# Light's co-founders on building a phone for the anti-smartphone crowd

Light's co-founders discuss their minimalist phone designed for people who want to avoid smartphone distractions. The device focuses on essential calls and texts without unnecessary apps. This reflects a growing niche market for simplified tech in an age of information overload.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/video/no-ones-making-a-phone-like-this-lights-co-founders-on-building-for-the-anti-smartphone-generation/) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000