### An Operating System for Attention
Opal O.S.'s mission is to align computers with human well-being. We believe in the power of technology for human progress, productivity, and happiness.

[Read Our Manifesto](/content/blog/manifesto/index.html)

### Get Inspired
Opal collaborates with creatives who are as passionate about focus as we are

"This is not an iPhone"  
Quinn, USA

"You are an Addict"  
Roberto, USA

"I have time"  
Jeffrey, USA

### A Billion users
Human attention is in crisis. Soon, managing your attention will be as normal as managing your diet. We’re building for a world where a billion people can focus freely.

### World-class investors
We’re committed to building Opal for the long term. We are backed by builders of generation-defining companies who are aligned with our mission.

Nico Wittenborn
Adjacent

Markus Lang
Speedinvest

Kevin Carter
Night Capital

Evan Sharp
Co-founder, Pinterest

Tim Kendal
CEO of Moment

Severin Hacker
Co-founder, Duolingo

Jean-Charles Samuelian
Co-founder Alan, Mistral

### Our Team
Here is the global team building the product and expanding our mission.

Adélaïde Humez  
R&D Engineering Intern  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelaidehumez/)

Alec Bettinson  
Senior iOS Engineer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-bettinson-50601938?originalSubdomain=uk)

Alexandru Cucos  
Design Engineer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://opalapp.com/fr/about#)

Andy Bennett  
Opal for Schools Lead  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymbennett/)

Anna Seavey  
ADHD Brand Partner  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-seavey-715867247/)

Antoine Choussat  
Creative Director  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoine-choussat-65630624/)

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Anton Balitskyi  
Lead Designer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonbalitsky/)

Elise Braud  
Creative Ads Producer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisebraud/)

Georgji Šur  
Lead Android Engineer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiy-shur/)

Heba Guirguis  
Growth  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hebabguirguis/)

Jean-Benoit Hamard  
Lead Backend Engineer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanbenoithamard/)

Julien Sagot  
Senior iOS Engineer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://opalapp.com/fr/about#)

Kenneth Schlenker  
Cofounder & CEO  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethschlenker?originalSubdomain=fr)

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Konrad Roj  
Lead iOS Engineer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/konroj/)

Lilit Mkhoyan  
QA Specialist  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilit-mkhoyan-463986120/)

Marie Moriani  
VP, People  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-moriani/)

Marjolaine Chirpaz  
Growth Manager  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjolaine-chirpaz/)

Matt Davenport  
Cofounder & CTO  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-davenport-ios?originalSubdomain=uk)

Nour Ben Ameur  
Brand Designer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nour-ben-ameur-ux-ui-da-designer/)

Olivia Yokubonis  
Social Media Manager  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviayokubonis/)

Peter Schaeffer  
Senior iOS Engineer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilpit/?originalSubdomain=fr)

Roman Hruška  
Android Engineer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamromanhruska/)

Sarah Kitteringham  
Support Specialist  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kitteringham/)

Saskia I’Anson  
People Ops  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-i-anson-199b68136/)

Thibaud Saint-Etienne  
Senior iOS Engineer  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thibaud-saint-etienne-229499108/)

Ugo Coppola  
Product Manager  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ugo-coppola-product-leader/)

Vincent Huart  
Finance Lead  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vhuart/)

Yunshu Yang  
Growth Manager  
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yunshuyang/)

### Opal in the press

[Everything You Need to Break Up With Your Phone, From Free Tricks to Phone Safes](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/break-up-with-your-phone/)

[Gentle Parenting My Smartphone Addiction](https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/gentle-parenting-my-smartphone-addiction)

[Harvard-Westlake blocks TikTok and Clash Royale on student phones. How’s that going down?](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-31/harvard-westlake-blocks-tiktok-clash-royale-on-student-phones-hows-that-going-down)

[What a Digital Detox Can Do for You](https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/what-a-digital-detox-can-do-for-you-e4b0b893)

[Hold an ice cube – and shake like a dog: therapists on 16 simple, surprising ways to beat stress](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/20/hold-an-ice-cube-and-shake-like-a-dog-therapists-on-16-simple-surprising-ways-to-beat-stress)

[The best distraction blockers to jump-start your focus in the new year](https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/25/the-best-distraction-blockers-to-jumpstart-your-focus-in-the-new-year/)

[It’s the third day of 2026. Are you resolving to get off your phone this year? Our writers have been grappling with their screen time lately.](https://link.newyorker.com/view/5be9c9c92ddf9c72dc1729d3psxa9.4ewr/1b61e70b)

[I helped build the architecture of addiction for social media and I see warning labels coming. That’s just a start.](https://fortune.com/2025/11/19/opal-founder-ceo-kenneth-schlenker-warning-labels-for-social-media-addiction-doomscrolling/)

[I asked experts how to reduce screen time – here’s what they said](https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/jan/06/how-to-reduce-phone-screen-time)

### Conclusion 
All content above is dedicated to promoting Opal and the focus on mental well-being.