In this engaging discussion, Graham Dugoni, Founder and CEO of Yondr, sheds light on the philosophy behind his innovative phone-locking pouches. He shares how these devices help create phone-free spaces at concerts, schools, and weddings, promoting genuine interactions. The conversation touches on the urgent need for cell phone bans in schools, inspired by literature like Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation. Dugoni emphasizes the importance of balancing technology use and real-life engagement to enhance focus and community connections.

Graham Dugoni, CEO of Yondr, discusses benefits of phone-free spaces in schools, reducing behavioral issues, improving student engagement. Steps to implement policies, address resistance, enforce consequences highlighted. Positive impact on school culture, support from Yondr emphasized.