Owain Yeoman: From ‘The Mentalist’ to EdTech Innovator with edYOU

In this insightful episode of Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto, actor and Oxford graduate Owain Yeoman sits down with Greg Hanna to talk about his transformation from playing Agent Wayne Rigsby on The Mentalist to co-leading one of the most promising AI education startups: edYOU. Owain shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time on set, including fun character quirks, cast chemistry, and how the success of The Mentalist surprised even the cast. Then the conversation shifts to his passion for education and how edYOU is creating a global impact by making tutoring more accessible, affordable, and personalized through AI. The Mentalist’s Enduring Legacy Owain reflects on the timeless appeal of murder-mystery TV and why The Mentalist still resonates with fans of shows like Columbo and Murder, She Wrote. What Would Rigsby Do Next? Greg poses a creative question about Rigsby's post-CBI life. Owain imagines a wholesome twist — Rigsby and Van Pelt launching an organic vegan business! A Return to Education With an Oxford degree and a family of educators, Owain reveals how his academic roots inspired him to join the edtech world and help revolutionize digital learning. The Mission of edYOU edYOU isn’t just another AI chatbot. It’s a personalized, adaptive AI tutoring platform that: Supports students from Pre-K to PhD Includes built-in wellness tools and SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) support Helps teachers plan lessons and track student data Makes test prep affordable (less than $100/month vs. $100/hr) Provides free access in underserved communities through a global “pay it forward” model Human-Centered AI for Learning Owain explains why edYOU is the “anti-ChatGPT” — not just giving students answers, but walking them through how to learn and apply concepts with human-like guidance. Prompt Engineering and the Future of Learning Greg and Owain discuss the rise of “prompt experts” and why critical thinking, curiosity, and higher-order problem-solving are essential skills in an AI-powered world. Helping Homeschoolers and Global Learners edYOU is being embraced by homeschooling parents and families worldwide who are looking for scalable, reliable, and comprehensive alternatives to traditional education. “Being an actor is being an entrepreneur. You’re constantly selling yourself — and now I get to sell something that changes lives.” — Owain Yeoman “edYOU isn’t here to replace teachers. It’s here to help them teach better and help students learn smarter.” — Owain Yeoman “We’re not just giving answers — we’re teaching the thinking behind them. That’s the future of AI in education.” — Owain Yeoman “Education should not be a luxury. edYOU is here to level the playing field — globally.” — Owain Yeoman TV Appearance: Look out for him in the new season of Bosch: Legacy, where he plays a darker, more complex character. New Series in Development: The Asset Recovery Agency, a fresh drama pilot. Reality Projects: Collaborating with Lon Gale (The Bachelor, FBOY Island) on several upcoming series. 💻 Website: www.edyou.com ➤ Try the FREE demo and see how AI can support your student or classroom. 📱 Social: @OwainYeoman 🔍 Key Topics Covered:💬 Notable Quotes:🎥 What’s Next for Owain:🌐 Learn More & Try edYOU: