Structured Rounds
Debates flow through clear phases: Opening Arguments, Discussion, Rebuttals, and Closing. Everyone gets heard.
Dondo brings real conversation back—
Inspired by the talking drum.
Structured debates powered by AI, designed for meaningful discourse
Debates flow through clear phases: Opening Arguments, Discussion, Rebuttals, and Closing. Everyone gets heard.
Get real-time suggestions to strengthen your arguments. AI helps with logic, evidence, and persuasiveness—without taking sides.
Face-to-face video with multiple layouts: grid view, speaker focus, or TikTok-style battle mode for 1v1 debates.
Find opponents by topic interest, stance position, or school. Send personalized challenges to specific debaters.
Earn badges for debates won, streaks, and contributions. Compete on weekly, all-time, and school-specific leaderboards.
Spectators vote for winners, most persuasive arguments, and best points. Live reactions keep debates engaging.
AI-powered content moderation and human moderators keep debates civil. Real-time interventions when needed.
A conversation instrument, not a referee
"Human judgment leads; AI helps structure and reflect. Dondo guides debates into clear rounds, keeps tone constructive, and generates concise summaries to elevate the quality of civil discourse."
In West Africa, the dondo was more than an instrument. By tensioning its cords, drummers could shape pitch to "speak" in the tones of human language—sharing stories, sending messages, and bringing communities together across great distances.
The drum's power lay not in volume, but in rhythm and structure. A skilled drummer could communicate complex ideas, mediate disputes, and unite villages through the careful cadence of their beats.
Dondo brings that same rhythm to digital discourse—where every voice matters, every perspective is heard, and civil debate creates lasting understanding.
Clear rounds and turn-taking ensure productive conversation instead of shouting matches.
The goal isn't to defeat opponents—it's to find common ground and broaden perspectives.
Schools, clubs, and organizations build their own debate communities with shared values.
from universities across the country
debates that reach common ground
average rating out of 5
We're partnering with universities and organizations to pilot structured debate. Join the first wave of communities building better discourse.
We'll reach out within 48 hours to discuss how Dondo can work for your community.