Mentra's approach goes beyond resume keywords, considering factors like neurotype, aptitude, and environmental sensitivities. It uses AI to ensure job descriptions are cognitively accessible and uses an algorithm to match job seekers with roles based on their neurotype. The platform is free for neurodivergent job seekers, while enterprise companies are charged an annual subscription. Mentra is also developing a neuroinclusion marketplace for service providers to offer services to companies, and plans to extend this to neurodivergent individuals in the future.
Key takeaways:
- Mentra, a startup co-founded by three autistic individuals, is developing an AI-powered "neuroinclusive employment network" to help neurodivergent individuals find suitable employment. The platform uses AI to match individuals with roles that align with their abilities and skills.
- The startup has received backing from OpenAI's Sam Altman, who invested $1 million in a pre-seed round in February 2022. Mentra also won an AI for accessibility grant from Microsoft and raised $3.5 million in a seed round led by Shine Capital.
- Mentra's approach goes beyond keywords in resumes, considering factors such as a person's neurotype, aptitude, and environmental sensitivities. It uses AI to ensure job descriptions are cognitively accessible and to match jobseekers with suitable roles based on their neurotype.
- The platform is free for neurodivergent jobseekers, while enterprise companies are charged an annual subscription. Mentra is also developing a neuroinclusion marketplace for service providers to offer services to companies, and plans to offer similar services to neurodivergent individuals in the future.