Equipo MentuLabs

About Us

A digital learning lab with a purpose

We combine agile methodologies from the digital world with the rigor of learning sciences to close educational gaps in Latin America.

We are a digital learning lab that combines agile methodologies from the digital world with the rigor of learning sciences: We test, measure, learn, and improve.

We believe quality education is a universal right. Our mission is to empower educational systems by leveraging technology safely, effectively, and equitably to close learning gaps in Latin America.

3

Countries

+200k

Students

3

Years operating

2 RCTs

Ongoing

Our History

Four years transforming education in Latin America

2023

Mentu Constitution

Born in Bogotá with a vision to leverage AI and learning sciences to transform education at scale in Latin America.

2024

Regional Consolidation

Deployed personalized tools across Colombia and Peru, reaching 150+ teachers and 6,000+ students with evidence-based solutions.

2025

Dominican Republic Expansion

Extended impact to the Dominican Republic through partnership with Bogotá's Secretary of Education, validating the regional education model.

2026

New MentuLabs Brand

Launched new brand identity and expanded operations to additional countries, positioning MentuLabs as the education-AI bridge for Latin America.

Our Pedagogical Principles

The principles that guide every line of code and pedagogical decision

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Evidence above all

Every pedagogical and design decision is backed by scientific research. Nothing we cannot measure has a place in our solutions.

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The teacher at the center

Technology is an enabler, not a replacement. We design to empower the teacher, reduce their workload, and improve the quality of their practice.

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Non-negotiable equity

Our solutions must work in both high and low connectivity contexts, ensuring the digital divide does not become a new educational barrier.

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Continuous co-creation

We listen first, code later. Every tool is co-designed with the educators who will use it, not just for them.

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Learning science

We apply the latest advances in cognitive neuroscience and learning sciences to guarantee our technology actually improves outcomes.

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Continuous improvement (MEL)

Our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework ensures each iteration is better than the last, based on real classroom data.

Our Team

Leveraging our team's deep experience leading and scaling large-scale educational initiatives, we drive systemic transformation. We integrate pedagogy and technology through rigorous evidence-based implementation, strategic government partnerships, and sustainable change management.

Co-Founders

José Rafael Espinosa

José Rafael Espinosa

Co-Founder & CEO

Former Junior Partner and leader of the Education practice in Latin America at McKinsey & Company. MPP from the University of Chicago (Harris School of Public Policy).

McKinsey & Company U. Chicago Public Policy
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Fernando Díaz del Castillo

Fernando Díaz del Castillo

Co-Founder & CLO

Professor and Former Director of Technology and Educational Innovation at Gimnasio La Montaña. Master in Technology, Innovation, and Education (M.Ed) from Harvard University.

Harvard M.Ed Ed-Tech Innovation
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Mentu Labs Team

A multidisciplinary team

Educators, engineers, designers, researchers, and public policy experts, united by the same purpose.

Carolina Ruiz
Pedagogy

Carolina Ruiz

Head of Pedagogy

Pedagogy

Andrés Morales
Technology

Andrés Morales

Lead Engineer

Technology

Valentina Torres
Research

Valentina Torres

Research Lead

Research

Daniela Pérez
Operations

Daniela Pérez

Operations Manager

Operations

Careers

Join a team rewriting the rules of education in LATAM

Scientific rigor

Every solution goes through a validation process before scaling.

Radical collaboration

We build with the teams we serve, not for them.

Systemic impact

We think about millions of students, not isolated pilots.

Speed with purpose

We are agile but never at the expense of quality or ethics.

Benefits and Culture

100% Remote

Work from where you are most inspired

Continuous learning

Annual training budget

Real impact

Your work reaches +200k students

Comprehensive health

Health insurance and mental wellness

Open Positions

Available Roles

No open roles at the moment

We currently have no open positions, but we are always looking for exceptional talent. Send us your profile and we'll contact you when we have a matching opportunity.

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