Not Alone
Not Alone
Valeria Lipovetsky
Women Aren't Getting Good Sleep: Here's Why and How to Fix It
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Aug 12, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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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This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep, the leader in sleep fit technology. Their award-winning Pod 5 sleep system helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling more refreshed by automatically adjusting to your ideal temperature, elevation, and sound throughout the night. Upgrade your rest and your recovery: use code VALERIA for $350 off at http://eightsleep.com/valeria 
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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