Motley Fool Money Dave Gilboa, co-Founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker
Sep 9, 2025
Dave Gilboa, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, discusses his innovative vision for the eyewear industry. He explains how Warby Parker plans to introduce AI-enabled glasses in partnership with Google, aiming to transform consumer experiences. Gilboa simplifies the brand's mission for younger audiences and delves into the strategic importance of capital allocation in their growth. The conversation highlights how AI could reshape eyewear, making technology more accessible while maintaining a commitment to style and affordability.
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Founding From Personal Frustration
- Dave Gilboa started Warby Parker 15 years ago with three friends to solve their own frustration with expensive, stagnant eyewear.
- They built a brand to lower prices, innovate distribution, and create a lasting company vision.
Glasses As The AI Interface
- Warby Parker sees glasses as the primary consumer interface for always-on AI that understands sight and sound.
- The company believes AI-enabled glasses will transform real-time access to contextual information without a phone.
Concrete AI Glasses Use Cases
- Dave described examples like asking glasses how long a walk to your next meeting will take or what bird is chirping.
- He illustrated real-world queries the glasses could answer using Google services and captured context.