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Mentra (YC W25) Is Hiring: Head of Growth to Make Smart Glasses Mainstream

8 days ago
  • #smart-glasses
  • #operating-system
  • #open-source
  • Mentra is developing an open-source operating system (MentraOS) for smart glasses, aiming to revolutionize personal computing.
  • Smart glasses use cases include subtitles for the deaf, AI-assisted conversations, and POV streaming to enhance communication.
  • The company's mission is to create universal interfaces between the human mind and machines.
  • Mentra is looking for a Head of Growth to scale smart glasses adoption, targeting developers, companies, and content creators.
  • Success metrics include brand recognition, developer engagement, large-scale corporate orders, and widespread use among the deaf and hard of hearing by 2026.
  • The team, with backgrounds from MIT, Tsinghua, and more, has over six years of experience in smart glasses technology.
  • Recent advancements in micro-optoelectronics have enabled lightweight, all-day wearable smart glasses, setting the stage for a computing revolution.
  • MentraOS is positioned as an open-source alternative to dominate the smart glasses market, challenging giants like Apple and Google.