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 Welcome00:13 - What is Yondr?00:26 - Concept of Phone-Free Spaces00:47 - Implementation in Events and Schools01:36 - Founding Yondr and Initial Vision02:39 - Early Challenges and Validation03:53 - Professional Soccer Experience04:44 - Lessons from Sports to Entrepreneurship05:35 - Thoughts on AI and Technology07:20 - Impact of Phone-Free Schools09:06 - Personal Experience Without a Smartphone10:21 - Mental Clarity and News Consumption12:13 - Reading Preferences and Recommendations12:58 - Economic Outlook and Selling to Schools15:07 - Importance of Giving and Taking Chances16:46 - Collaboration with Dave Chappelle17:59 - Cultural Impact of Phone-Free Spaces18:26 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation

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