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E1O (YC X26) — Uncensored AI models, served at scale with zero data retention

E1O (E1 Optics) is building camera-free AI glasses with a private display and a personal assistant. Follow your coding agents, catch up on email, and bring useful information into view.

E1O is a Y Combinator company in the Spring 2026 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: Uncensored AI models, served at scale with zero data retention. The founder listed is Maceo Cardinale Kwik (Founder/CEO) (Y Combinator directory entry, March 2, 2026).

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E1O

New accelerator entry · 2026-03-02 · the record

Spring 2026
batch
1
people
Early
stage
United States of America
region
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BatchSpring 2026
Announced2026-03-02
StageEarly
StatusActive
Team size1
IndustryConsumer
Sub-industryConsumer -> Consumer Electronics
SectorsHardware, Consumer, AI Assistant
RegionsUnited States of America, America / Canada
BasedSan Francisco, CA, USA
HiringNo
Founded2026
YC group partnerDavid Lieb
Previously known asDatost, ED1TH

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E1O (E1 Optics) is building camera-free AI glasses with a private display and a personal assistant. Follow your coding agents, catch up on email, and bring useful information into view. Connected to the E1O app on your phone. Join the early-access waitlist at e1o.com.

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