Despite the layoffs and the CTO's departure, Humane is still actively hiring and has made several internal promotions. The company has not yet announced who will replace Gates as CTO. The changes come as Humane transitions from stealth to customer-facing operations, and amid an economic climate that has seen many companies struggle.
Key takeaways:
- Hardware startup Humane is laying off 10 employees, which is 4% of its workforce, before it has shipped a single product.
- The company's CTO, Patrick Gates, is transitioning into an advisory role after five years at the company.
- Humane, founded by former Apple executives, is working on the Ai Pin, a wearable device that projects information onto any surface.
- The company has been heavily promoting its product, which will cost $699 plus a $24 monthly subscription, with shipping starting in March.