In this conversation, I sat down with Alexandra Zatarainv, the co-founder of Eight Sleep, a health and wellness company focused on sleep fitness. We discuss the importance of sleep and how technology can help improve sleep quality. We dive into the history of Eight Sleep, the challenges, and talk all things sleep fitness.
Learn more about Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/
Connect with Alexandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrazatarain/?locale=en_US
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Sleep
04:10 Inspiration and Early Days of 8 Sleep
08:16 Challenges and Lessons Learned
10:49 Product Validation and Crowdfunding
15:23 Working with a Partner in Business
22:51 The Impact of Influential Endorsements
26:08 Continuous Iteration and Improvement
30:23 The Potential of AI in Sleep Technology
36:24 Transforming the Bed into a Preventative Health Device
