Alexandra Zatarain | Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer @ Eight Sleep
About this video
A guest shares a deeply personal story about discovering their late father’s emails after his death from cancer, finding a final message that inspired them to leave a comfortable job in New York and co-found a sleep technology company in San Francisco with international co-founders. The speaker reflects on how unexpected moments and the words of people close to us can catalyze major life changes and the importance of staying connected to those who inspire us.
Key takeaways
- Unexpected life events and personal loss can serve as catalysts for taking risks and making bold career decisions
- The words and examples of people we care about can have profound long-term influence on our choices, even when communicated briefly or in passing
- Building something new often requires persistence despite skepticism from others, especially when the founders are outsiders or working against conventional wisdom
Episode details: published March 27, 2018 · 6.2K views · 8:07 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The business ideas, figures and results discussed are the hosts’ and guests’ own claims, shared as brainstorming and entertainment — not verified facts and not investment advice.
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