Empowering Women's Safety

Hello,

My name is Steven Johnson, and I was the target of an attempted kidnapping at an EDM festival in 2023. Since then, I’ve spent a lot of time analyzing what went wrong and exploring ways to prevent situations like this in the future. The solution I’m proposing—and the community I aim to build—is called Stop The Music.

The core principle of Stop The Music is embedded in its name. Clubs and festivals often feature loud music and dim lighting, which create an exciting atmosphere but also provide cover for predators looking to take advantage of women. Traditionally, venues attempt to enhance guest safety by increasing staff and security presence. However, my background in engineering and product design has convinced me that it’s time to add some new tools to women’s personal safety arsenals: such as wearable devices for all guests, which enables them to alert the staff or even stop the music if they feel unsafe.

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Thank you,

Steven Johnson