Founders Update #40
Michael here! Big news: we're hiring! But first, a quick look behind the scenes at how we're building Bía.
Michael Byrne July 11, 2025 2 min read
Building Bía💡
We're not your average startup creating another app or bluetooth speaker. We're creating an entirely new type of wearable computer that’s comfortable enough for sleep, yet powerful enough to make an impact. Here's a quick overview of our development cycles:
App: Quick and nimble. Launching new features or bug fixes every few weeks and fixing major bugs within days (sometimes hours!).
Firmware: This software tells our on-board chips how to interact with each other. When managing everything from battery balancing, to sound mixing, to brainwave tracking on-device, updates must be bulletproof. Each change goes through intense testing before it reaches you, often 30-60 days depending on it's impact.
Hardware: This is the electronics, or brains, inside Bía. Changes take between 60-90 days from design, to manufacturing, to testing. Specialized components (like medical-grade sensors) and flexible PCBs take longer to order while adding complexity. Most importantly, they make our product the best on the market.
Manufacturing: This is where fabric, foam, silicone, plastic, and more are transformed into Bía. Turning our designs into real-world parts requires precise tooling from blocks of steel. Each of our 12 custom parts goes through prototyping cycles that can take up to 60 days each.
Every step must align perfectly. We learned this over the past year with previous delays and now we have powerful systems to manage risks and streamline our workflow.
We're Hiring! 🚀
Currently, we're 9 full-time employees in Canada, supported by dozens of amazing contractors. Now it’s time to grow the team! Here’s why you’ll love joining us:
- Fully Remote Workplace
- 4-Day Work Week
- 4 Weeks Vacation
- Top 20% benefits package
- Stock options
Firmware Engineer, Wireless: You'll help us perfect our Bluetooth and Wifi connectivity ensuring fast transfers, reliable data, and seamless compliance.
Creative Director: Join Andrew and our marketing team to lead creative strategy and design. Your talent will fuel our growth, enhance brand impact, and drive performance across all marketing channels.
General Applications: Interested in joining us on our mission? Take a quick moment, visit our careers page, and fill out our simple application.
We're finalizing all changes this week and will have a detailed breakdown ready for you in the next update.
We did! They reported that Bía worked quite well alongside their CPAP.
We feel your excitement, and getting Bía into your hands is our top priority. We're steadily hitting major milestones, even if progress feels slower than we'd all like.
We've taken all your feedback and put it all together on our website as a dedicated FAQ.
You can contact us directly or fill out the Founder Feedback Survey