era labs
Developing the intelligence infrastructure for the next generation of AI devices, acting as the 'last mile' for AI to reason and act on behalf of humans.
At a Glance
- AI hardware startups
- Device manufacturers
- Independent developers/makers
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A software platform and agentic OS for AI hardware that manages voice customization, multimodal inputs, and real-time decision-making. It supports over 130 large language models from 14+ providers.
A collection of 34 artisanal AI devices showcased to demonstrate the capabilities of the Era platform, including air quality monitors and stock trackers.
Market Position
Era provides a managed software layer for AI hardware, competing with companies like Sandbar and Taya, while positioning itself against ecosystem control by giants like Apple and Google.
Leadership
Founders
Liz Dorman
CEO and Co-founder. Previously a Senior Product Engineer at Apple and worked on AI orchestration at Humane. Princeton University CS graduate.
Alex Ollman
CTO and Co-founder. Interact affiliate. Co-founded Era Laboratories with Liz Dorman.
Megan Gole
CPO and Co-founder. Harvard University graduate.
Executive Team
Liz Dorman
CEO
Ex-Apple, Ex-Humane product engineering.
Alex Ollman
CTO
Interact affiliate, Co-founder.
Board of Directors
Founding Story
Founded by former Apple and Humane engineer Liz Dorman and Alex Ollman to bridge the gap between AI agents and human-centric hardware. The founders spent time in China exploring hardware before focusing on a software orchestration layer.
Business Model
Revenue Model
Software infrastructure platform for AI hardware developers and manufacturers. Likely monetized through API usage, subscriptions, or licensing fees.
Target Markets
- AI hardware startups
- Device manufacturers
- Independent developers/makers
- AI-powered glasses
- Smart jewelry
- AI home speakers
- Artisanal/Niche AI hardware
- Developers and artists from the Primavera showcase