Yondr Founder & CEO Graham Dugoni

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