In 2025, Leo became the founder and CEO of NOMO, or No Missing Out. The company launched an app based on his research on the collective traps of social media. The app helps people scroll social media less, while boosting real-life experiences.
NOMO is an app that helps people scroll less and build a better relationship with social media without banning your social apps.
Unlock benefits for scrolling less: NFL and NBA tickets, exclusive merch, concerts, and even cash-back.
Cutting down scroll time requires collective action. Spend less time scrolling and foster real-life connections.
Leonardo Bursztyn is the Saieh Family Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago. He is also an Editor of the Journal of Political Economy, the co-director of the Becker Friedman Institute Political Economics Initiative, and the founder and director of the Normal Lab.
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