Adam Adler is a Charleston-based founder and investor focused on building technology that creates healthier, more sustainable systems — for families, communities, and the next generation.

The idea for Wyzly didn't come from a pitch deck or a boardroom. It came from Adam's daughter, Isla. At seven years old, Isla proposed a simple idea that every parent instantly understands: what if kids could earn screen time by learning first?

That moment sparked the creation of Wyzly — a learn-to-earn screen time platform designed to eliminate daily screen battles without punishment or restriction.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in private equity, data-driven businesses, and systems design, Adam built Wyzly from the ground up. The platform uses AI to generate curriculum-aligned learning challenges tailored to each child's age, grade, and school district.

Key Takeaways

• It's the only app with this level of iOS integration. Two years working with Apple let Wyzly act as a true gatekeeper for all apps — unlocking them only after kids answer curriculum-aligned questions.
• The AI adapts to each child. Questions adjust in difficulty based on performance and are tailored to age, grade, and school district.
• It interrupts "doom scrolling," not just screen time. Built-in breaks prompt learning moments during long stretches of passive use — his daughter's idea.
• Built with real experts, not guesswork. The team includes 14 in-house staff, teachers, a school principal, and a licensed child mental health counselor.
• His daughter helped design it firsthand. She tested features, flagged confusing questions, and shaped the UX from a kid's point of view.
• Currently U.S./iOS only, K–6. Android and more grades/countries are planned for next year.

Chapters:

• 00:13 - The Inspiration Behind Wyzly
• 02:50 - The Birth of Wisely: A New Approach to Screen Time
• 09:27 - Introducing the App and Its Unique Approach to Screen Time Management
• 17:33 - The Importance of Sports in Education and Life
• 22:26 - Navigating Technology and Parenting
• 29:11 - Empowering Children: A New Approach to Parenting

https://www.wyzly.app

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamadler-charleston

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