May 22, 2025 • 19 mins
In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, host Clint interviews Graham Dugoni, the founder and CEO of Yondr. Yondr is revolutionizing the way we experience live events and education by creating phone-free spaces. Discover how Graham's background in sociology, philosophy, and professional soccer influenced his journey to founding Yondr and the impact of phone-free environments on schools and live events.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:13 - What is Yondr?
00:26 - Concept of Phone-Free Spaces
00:47 - Implementation in Events and Schools
01:36 - Founding Yondr and Initial Vision
02:39 - Early Challenges and Validation
03:53 - Professional Soccer Experience
04:44 - Lessons from Sports to Entrepreneurship
05:35 - Thoughts on AI and Technology
07:20 - Impact of Phone-Free Schools
09:06 - Personal Experience Without a Smartphone
10:21 - Mental Clarity and News Consumption
12:13 - Reading Preferences and Recommendations
12:58 - Economic Outlook and Selling to Schools
15:07 - Importance of Giving and Taking Chances
16:46 - Collaboration with Dave Chappelle
17:59 - Cultural Impact of Phone-Free Spaces
18:26 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:13 - What is Yondr?
00:26 - Concept of Phone-Free Spaces
00:47 - Implementation in Events and Schools
01:36 - Founding Yondr and Initial Vision
02:39 - Early Challenges and Validation
03:53 - Professional Soccer Experience
04:44 - Lessons from Sports to Entrepreneurship
05:35 - Thoughts on AI and Technology
07:20 - Impact of Phone-Free Schools
09:06 - Personal Experience Without a Smartphone
10:21 - Mental Clarity and News Consumption
12:13 - Reading Preferences and Recommendations
12:58 - Economic Outlook and Selling to Schools
15:07 - Importance of Giving and Taking Chances
16:46 - Collaboration with Dave Chappelle
17:59 - Cultural Impact of Phone-Free Spaces
18:26 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation
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