Mentava
OrganizationHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Sep 2026
Mentava is an educational technology startup that develops early literacy software designed to accelerate childhood reading. Founded by Niels Hoven, the platform utilizes phonics, real-time feedback, and coaching to help preschoolers and young children transition into independent readers.
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What experts have said about Mentava
13 statements · 10 positive · 1 negative · 1 mixed · 1 neutral
Mentava lets children learn at their individual capability rather than age-assigned pace.
“Mentava is software that is designed to let kids learn as fast as they're capable of learning instead of just at the pace assigned to their age.”
Open the episode · #882: How to Teach a 3-Year-Old to Read and Rethinking Education — Tim Coaches Niels Hoven of MentavaListen at 1:40
Mentava lets children learn at their capability rather than age-assigned pace.
“Mentava is software that is designed to let kids learn as fast as they're capable of learning instead of just at the pace assigned to their age.”
Open the episode · #882: Why Kids Can Learn 10x Faster Than We Think — Niels Hoven of Mentava (Tim Coaching Session)Listen at 1:40
A three-year-old learned to read using Mentava in approximately three months.
“We had a three-year-old who learned to read in about three months.”
Open the episode · #882: How to Teach a 3-Year-Old to Read and Rethinking Education — Tim Coaches Niels Hoven of MentavaListen at 3:49
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1 episode featuring Mentava, newest first
