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
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
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).
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.
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.