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In this insightful and inspiring episode, Valeria sits down with Alex Zatarain, co-founder of Eight Sleep, to discuss how she’s transforming the way we think about rest, recovery, and performance. Alex shares the story of building one of the most innovative sleep technology companies in the world, from identifying the gap in the market to creating the Pod - a smart mattress designed to personalize and optimize your sleep. Together, they explore the science behind quality rest, the connection between sleep and mental health, and how technology can help us live longer, healthier lives. Alex also opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, balancing ambition with self-care, and the habits that keep her grounded. Whether you’re an aspiring founder, a tech enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to sleep better, this episode offers actionable takeaways and a behind-the-scenes look at a brand changing the future of sleep.
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What we talked about:
- Valeria Recap Toronto Team Retreat
- Introducing Alexandra Zatarain
- Start of Interview
- Growing up in Mexico
- Learning what opportunity really means
- The college assignment that changed the game
- Meeting her husband and future co-founder
- Opening her world to tech in the “Silicon Alley”
- Working with her husband
- Trying to building something in 3D printing
- Coming up with the idea of Eight Sleep
- Leaving her job and forming the company
- How the technology works
- Temperature is crucial for good sleep
- Changing the conversation on sleep
- Sleep Fitness
- Mitigating women’s sleep issues
- Keeping it simple with sleep products
- Being a female Latina founder
- Building a company with her husband
- Valeria triggering people with Gary work dynamic
- “The team you build is the company you build”
- Balance and keeping herself in check
- Alexandra’s book recommendation
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