Palo Alto, California, United States, May 2026 – 1X has announced the appointment of Amy Lentz as Senior Vice President of People, marking a significant step in strengthening its people strategy as the company scales its humanoid robotics ambitions.
She joins 1X after a distinguished career spanning the Obama White House, Teach For America, and TOMS, where she most recently led organization-wide transformation as Chief People Officer. She has built her career at the intersection of strategy, operations, and human performance, making the case that people strategy is a true competitive advantage, not a cost center.
“Joining 1X feels like the perfect next chapter. The opportunity to help shape a company that is building advanced humanoids with genuine care for human values, safety, and meaningful coexistence is incredibly inspiring. I’m excited to bring my experience to a team that treats people strategy as core to long-term success.” – Amy Lentz
Amy has advised ambitious leadership teams across tech, including Perplexity AI, and has built an audience of over one million professionals through her platform Hack Your HR, where she turns executive behavior into practical, actionable frameworks. Her core thesis, that emotional regulation is your corporate superpower, reflects the kind of thinking that will help 1X continue building a world-class organization.
“Amy’s leadership is exactly what we need as we scale. She brings deep expertise, a sharp strategic mindset, and an unwavering belief that investing in people is how great companies win. At 1X, our people are everything, and Amy’s arrival is a powerful testament to how seriously we take our team as we work to bring NEO to the world.” – Bernt Børnich
About 1X
1X is a leading AI and robotics company focused on building humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
With its flagship product NEO, the company aims to create a future where intelligent robots integrate seamlessly into everyday life, enabling people to focus on what they value most while automation handles routine tasks.
