Nextsense
Mountain View, US · 2 known investors
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NextSense makes Smartbuds, EEG earbuds with dry-contact sensors that measure brain activity and adapt audio in real time to increase deep sleep, meditation, and focus. The consumer wearable uses clinical-grade ear-EEG, validated in a multi-site seizure-detection study, and pairs with a companion app for sleep tracking and slow-wave enhancement.
Founders & leadership
JB

Jonathan BerentinCEO & FounderHe previously worked as a Director at Google X and held multiple roles at Google leading digital marketing teams, as well as serving as Senior Director at Oracle, with a 25-year career spanning technology and early work on web-based systems.
Investors · 2
Frequently asked questions
- What does Nextsense do?
- NextSense makes Smartbuds, EEG earbuds with dry-contact sensors that measure brain activity and adapt audio in real time to increase deep sleep, meditation, and focus. The consumer wearable uses clinical-grade ear-EEG, validated in a multi-site seizure-detection study, and pairs with a companion app for sleep tracking and slow-wave enhancement.
- Who founded Nextsense?
- Nextsense was founded by Jonathan Berent.
- Who are Nextsense's investors?
- Nextsense's investors include Ascension Ventures, Dolby Family Ventures.
- Where is Nextsense headquartered?
- Nextsense is headquartered in Mountain View, US.

