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Mike Kisch

December 19, 2019

Beddr and 2020 Health Predictions

Beddr has four predictions for health tech in 2020. 1: Technology powering precision healthcare will be on the rise. 2: Care will be supported with AI and machine learning insights. 3: Investor focus on data and results-driven startups. 4: Appetite for holistic solutions providing more than just technology.

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Mike Kisch

December 10, 2019

Beddr's 2020 Sleep Predictions

The Beddr team gathered together to put together a list of our sleep predictions for 2020. We look at factors that may have a negative impact and others that look promising for 2020 and beyond.

Written By

Mike Kisch

November 28, 2019

Beddr's Sleep Filled Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal

Beddr is offering a $30 discount on the SleepTuner and a one hour webinar for people who purchase by Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:59pm PT with code Holiday2019.

Written By

Mike Kisch

November 12, 2019

Beddr Named to CNBC Upstart 100 List for 2019

Beddr is pleased to announce that today we’ve been recognized as one of CNBC’s Upstart 100 companies. In CNBC’s own words, The Upstart 100 is CNBC’s exclusive list of promising young start-ups, featuring a diverse group of companies that are building brands and breaking industry barriers on the path to becoming tomorrow’s household names. To be eligible, companies must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the 2019 CNBC Upstart 100 list:

Written By

Mike Kisch

October 22, 2019

Beddr Launches First Precision Sleep Health Solution, Now Available for Employers

Beddr expands upon its FDA-listed sleep wearable with improved data and insights, expert-led sleep coaching and sleep physician telemedicine network

Written By

Mike Kisch

May 28, 2019

The Future of Sleep Management, a podcast interview with Beddr CEO Mike Kisch

A look 10 years into the future at the challenges we face in understanding the importance of sleep management and how will we better understand and improve our future sleep habits and needs.

Written By

Mike Kisch

October 4, 2018

Why we believe Apple did not launch any new sleep features

Apple’s newest release had all the components of their usual announcements: a dramatic unveiling to thunderous applause, an enthusiastic yet measured delivery from CEO Tim Cook, a breathless crowd hungry for their beloved brand’s newest product. And while the new ECG feature was exciting, there was one element noticeably absent from previous releases: new sleep features. In a world increasingly obsessed with consumer sleep data, some may wonder: did Apple fall asleep on the job? Not at all. Here’s the possible reasoning behind Apple not launching any new sleep features.‍

Written By

Mike Kisch

August 1, 2018

How Beddr can help solve the sleep data problem

The science of sleep has evolved considerably over the past several decades, but for all that we know, there is even more that we don’t. Part of what holds the industry back is a lack of high quality data from which to infer the true relationship between our actions, choices, sleep quality, and our overall health.

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Mike Kisch

July 24, 2018

Why track your sleep when you can tune it?

Nearly 100 million Americans struggle with their sleep, and many are actively looking to better understand and improve their situation. Traditionally, it comes down to deciding between two distinct approaches: an overnight stay in a sleep lab or purchasing a sleep tracker. But what if there was another option that bridged the gap?

Written By

Mike Kisch

July 24, 2018

Beddr to Launch New Solution for Improving Sleep with $5.6 Million in Series A Funding

With $5.6 million in Series A funding led by Three Leaf Ventures, Beddr is launching a new product to help consumers understand and solve their sleep problems. Other investors in the round included the Stanford-StartX Fund, Delta Dental Washington Seed Fund and I.T. Farm, as well as top experts in technology and healthcare. Now available for pre-order, the Beddr SleepTuner is the initial step in the company’s plan to deliver the industry’s first integrated, digital approach to understanding and improving sleep. The SleepTuner’s innovations are based on validated sleep science, providing users with insights into how breathing and sleep position impact health.

Blog Archive

November 28, 2019
Beddr and True Sleep
Written by
Subarna Mitra
November 27, 2019
Beddr's 2020 Sleep Predictions
Written by
Mike Kisch
November 26, 2019
Beddr's Sleep Filled Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal
Written by
Mike Kisch
November 25, 2019
Beddr Holiday Sleep Tips
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
November 12, 2019
Beddr Named to CNBC Upstart 100 List for 2019
Written by
Mike Kisch
October 22, 2019
Beddr Launches First Precision Sleep Health Solution, Now Available for Employers
Written by
Mike Kisch
June 26, 2019
The Benefits of Sleep Coaching
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
June 4, 2019
Why am I so tired?
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
June 4, 2019
Five ways Beddr can help you sleep better
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
May 28, 2019
The Future of Sleep Management, a podcast interview with Beddr CEO Mike Kisch
Written by
Mike Kisch
May 3, 2019
The Importance of Sleeping in the Dark
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
April 30, 2019
How to get more deep sleep
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
February 14, 2019
Tips to help you boost your sleep hygiene
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
February 5, 2019
How does pulse oximetry work
Written by
Tom Goff
February 5, 2019
Why do I get up frequently to pee at night?
Written by
Tom Goff
February 5, 2019
How does a custom mouthguard help with sleep apnea?
Written by
Steve Carstensen, DDS FAGD
February 4, 2019
What is a sleep dentist and how can they help you?
Written by
Steve Carstensen, DDS FAGD
January 16, 2019
What is sleep tuning?
Written by
Simon Vining
October 30, 2018
How light exposure helps you sleep
Written by
Tom Goff
October 30, 2018
What to do (and not do) when you can't fall asleep
Written by
Tom Goff
October 30, 2018
Sleeping with a loud snorer? Here’s an idea.
Written by
Tom Goff
October 19, 2018
How temperature impacts sleep and 5 tips for staying at your “coolest”
Written by
CPT. Allison Brager, PhD
October 15, 2018
Top sleep trackers: How do Apple Watch, Fitbit, and other products compare for sleep tracking
Written by
Simon Vining
October 11, 2018
Apnea: the undiagnosed disorder that’s killing us as we sleep
Written by
Tom Goff
October 9, 2018
How to choose between a home sleep test and a lab sleep test
Written by
Robyn Woidtke, MSN, RN, RPSGT
October 8, 2018
Learn about the link between your nightly oxygen levels and good health
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
October 5, 2018
What is ‘stopped breathing’ and why is it important?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
October 4, 2018
Why we believe Apple did not launch any new sleep features
Written by
Mike Kisch
October 4, 2018
What your Beddr sleep quality rating says about your sleep health
Written by
Simon Vining
October 2, 2018
Tracking your sleep? Why your forehead is the optimal location for a sensor.
Written by
Simon Vining
September 25, 2018
Want to sleep better? Hit the gym.
Written by
CPT. Allison Brager, PhD
September 19, 2018
How the Whole30 diet was a wake-up call for my poor sleep habits
Written by
Catie Nienaber
September 10, 2018
7 ways to establish a nighttime routine for better sleep
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 31, 2018
How side sleeping improves your nightly oxygen level
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 29, 2018
What really happens in a sleep lab?
Written by
Robyn Woidtke, MSN, RN, RPSGT
August 27, 2018
The power of sleep for improved athletic performance and recovery
Written by
CPT. Allison Brager, PhD
August 24, 2018
Understanding if your sleep tracker is clinical grade
Written by
Tom Goff
August 20, 2018
Want to improve your mental health? Focus on this.
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 10, 2018
How sleep affects your team's performance
Written by
August 8, 2018
Could non-prescription sleeping pills be increasing the severity of your sleep apnea?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 6, 2018
5 Questions to Ask Your Sleep Doctor
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 3, 2018
How well do popular sleep trackers actually work?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 31, 2018
How Beddr can help solve the sleep data problem
Written by
Mike Kisch
July 30, 2018
How to spark the conversation with your doctor about sleep
Written by
Robyn Woidtke, MSN, RN, RPSGT
July 24, 2018
Why track your sleep when you can tune it?
Written by
Mike Kisch
July 24, 2018
Beddr to Launch New Solution for Improving Sleep with $5.6 Million in Series A Funding
Written by
Mike Kisch
July 23, 2018
You could have sleep apnea and not know it. These are the most common symptoms.
Written by
Meir Kryger, MD, FRCPC, Senior Scientific Advisor,
July 23, 2018
Focus on sleep to boost your company’s performance
Written by
July 20, 2018
Women and sleep apnea
Written by
Robyn Woidtke, MSN, RN, RPSGT
July 18, 2018
Does a lack of sleep make you age quicker?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 16, 2018
Are you getting enough sleep for your age?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 12, 2018
Want to control your diabetes? Focus on your sleep.
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 12, 2018
Can sleeping better help you lose weight?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 11, 2018
Why Does My Heart Rate Spike When I'm Asleep?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 10, 2018
5 surprising ways alcohol can hurt your sleep quality
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 9, 2018
Are you one of the 90 million Americans with a sleep disorder?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 2, 2018
Positional sleep apnea and how it impacts your health
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
June 11, 2018
Why healthy breathing is vital for deep, restorative sleep
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
June 11, 2018
Boost your body's oxygen saturation for maximum sleep recovery
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
June 11, 2018
Use sleep positioners to help you sleep better
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
June 11, 2018
Why side sleeping boosts your sleep health
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
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