Startup Ignition Podcast · 2025-08-21 · 1h 14m
In this episode of the Startup Ignition Podcast, we are joined by Kurt Workman, the co-founder of Owlet. Kurt shares the deeply personal story that inspired the creation of the Owlet Smart Sock, a device that has now been used by 1 in 10 babies born in the US. He takes us through the entire journey, from a $50 student prototype to building a $100 million revenue company. Kurt opens up about the immense challenges faced along the way, including a three-year development cycle, navigating a complex and difficult relationship with the FDA, the rollercoaster of going public via a SPAC, and nearly facing bankruptcy. This is a raw and honest conversation about the steep climb of entrepreneurship, the fight for a mission you believe in, and the lessons learned from the highest highs and the lowest lows.
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