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Why Sugar Snap?

Quality shouldn't require a studio budget

At Sugar Snap Media, our core belief is that developmental rigor does not need to come at the expense of speed or cost. Kids' stories and illustrations can be created by humans, grounded in research, and animated using new tools that make quality possible without a major studio budget.

About us

Darrin Bedol

Darrin Bedol

Co-Founder & CEO

MBA, Harvard Business SchoolAudibleMom of 1

Darrin is the business behind the creativity. With 10+ years building at the intersection of tech and media, she founded Sugar Snap Media to channel new technology towards building great, educational stories for the next generation.

Anneli Woolf, PhD

Anneli Woolf, PhD

Co-Founder & Chief Learning Officer

PhD, Media Arts and Sciences, MITMA, Child Development, Tufts UniversityMom of 3

Anneli is a researcher and child development expert with a PhD focused on how storytelling and technology shape children's learning. A former therapist, preschool teacher, and literacy instructor, she has worked with 300+ children and families across the country on children's media-related projects.

Ready to build something great?

Apply to Sugar Snap's founding cohort of the creator program.