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Ryan Hansen

Solo founder. 8 months ahead of OpenAI’s $6.5B hardware play.
Living in a van. Building an emotional AI wearable that listens before the breakdown hits.
No team. No funding. 100+ units pre-sold.
Just me, a laptop, and a vision to build something that actually matters.
If it works, it’ll change mental health forever.
If it fails, it’ll be the loudest whisper you ever heard.

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Aug 16, 2026created a post
YOUR MIND IS NOT A FUCKING TEMPLATE
Aug 16, 2026created a post
YOUR AI BEST FRIEND SHOULD SHUT THE FUCK UP
Jun 2, 2025created a post
I’m a Founder. And I’m Pissed.
May 28, 2025created a post
I Lived in a Van to Build My Wearable Startup - Before the $6.5B Headlines
May 27, 2025commented on a post
OpenAI just bought Jony Ive's "io" for $6.5B in stock

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