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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 15 MIN

S2E324: The Wealthy Student Myth, Our 'iPhone-Style' Updates, and Screen Time Truths

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Does our school only work for wealthy, driven students? Braden Pomerantz, Head of Alpha Austin, answers this frequently asked question with personal experience to back it up. Braden and MacKenzie also break down the philosophy of Alpha's Apple 'iPhone-style' updates, the difference between various uses of screen time, and how collecting student-specific data enables us to engineer highly effective motivation models. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how the Alpha model actually scales across diverse demographics, this episode is the perfect place to start.

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MacKenzie and Braden, Head of Alpha Austin, break down the philosophy of Alpha's Apple 'iPhone-style' updates, the difference between various uses of screen time, and whether or not our model only works for wealthy kids.

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