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Ozlo Sleep CEO Rockwell Shah
• 40 minOn this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint chats with Rockwell Shah, the CEO of Ozlo Sleep, about his incredible journey from a remote tech support agent to leading a company focused on innovative sleep solutions. Rockwell shares the story behind the Ozlo Sleep Buds, a revolutionary product designed to enhance sleep quality by blocking out noise and streaming audio. He discusses the success of their crowdfunding campaign, the challenges of hardware manufacturing, and the importance of customer feedback in product development. Additionally, Rockwell reflects on his personal experiences, including the joys of fatherhood and the impact of macroeconomic conditions on consumer products. Join us for an insightful conversation filled with valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Rockwell and Oswell Sleep 00:20 - Rockwell's Journey to CEO 01:02 - Transition from B2B to Consumer Apps 01:56 - The Bose Sleepbuds Experience 02:52 - Acquisition of Bose's IP 03:57 - The Importance of Sleep and Snoring Solutions 05:02 - Consumer Trends in Sleep Products 06:57 - Success of the Relaunched Sleepbuds 07:47 - Advantages of Crowdfunding 08:12 - Crowdfunding as a Pre-Order Campaign 11:52 - Using Both Kickstarter and Indiegogo 13:13 - Challenges of Hardware Development 15:15 - The Complexity of Manufacturing 16:33 - Navigating Supply Chain Issues 19:02 - The Iterative Process of Product Development 20:29 - The Risks of Hardware Startups 21:25 - Customer Usage Patterns 24:27 - Daily Life and Work Balance 27:02 - The Joys of Fatherhood 28:35 - Information Consumption Preferences 30:35 - The State of E-Commerce and Consumer Products 36:07 - The Importance of Community Support 39:32 - Conclusion and Future Outlook
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