At Thorn, we form long-term partnerships to build tools to fight child sexual abuse. The work We turn technology into hope for the most vulnerable kids. He's grown each and every investment he’s made over the years. Our response to this epidemic must be redesigned for the digital age. The 'That 70’s Show' actor is the co-founder of Thorn. His approach is to turn up-and-coming companies into major firms so far, he’s done a tremendous job. Senate Foreign Relations Committee looking at way to end human trafficking on Wednesday morning. After Ashton and Demi had watched a documentary on what was happening to children in. Thorn was created in 2012 with Julie Cordua as the CEO, and was co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. In February 2020, Business Insider named Kutcher the most active celebrity investor in Silicon Valley and, arguably, the most experienced tech investor in Hollywood. Thorn is the digital defenders of children, a nonprofit organization that is crafting new technology to help stop child exploitation. We invest in and deploy the latest technology to create hostile environments. Thorn works to disrupt and deflate predatory behavior in the fight to end child sexual exploitation. We aim to disrupt the predatory behavior of those who seek to exploit children (formerly the Demi and Ashton Foundation). He Was Named The Most Active Celebrity Investor About Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. The internet has made purchasing a child for sex nearly as easy as buying a pizza. Exploitation of children online for sex has continued to grow. While he hasn't quit acting entirely, it's evident that Ashton's priorities have shifted over time. Could these factors be the reasons why the 42-year-old doesn't act as much anymore? Here's the lowdown. Partner: Thorn, Digital Defenders of Children 63 of child sex trafficking survivors were advertised online at some point during their trafficking situation. This was an indication that his star power had taken quite a hit over the years. Not to mention the fact that the box office numbers for his films were beginning to decline. Many people doubted that Ashton's career would last in Hollywood, simply because he was a typecast actor who was usually hired to play the same sort of role. He's also focusing on other ventures, including tech investments. However, these days, Ashton Kutcher is making wine to save lives, rather than spending time in front of the camera. That role would propel him to stardom in the early '00s. The organization has been a leader in the worldwide fight against human trafficking since its founding in 2011. He landed his big break in 1998, after being cast as Michael Kelso in the hit sitcom, That '70s Show. Thorn is a nonprofit anti-trafficking organization founded by actor and Iowa native Ashton Kutcher.