As a young founder building a mental health startup in New York City, Hashem runs on focus, clarity, and energy. But before he got the Pod, one thing consistently got in the way: heat.
“I used to get really hot at night. I love sleeping with a thick blanket, but I’d always wake up too hot or too cold. There was never a good in-between.”
That discomfort interrupted his sleep, leaving him feeling foggy during days that demanded sharp thinking. So he invested in Eight Sleep.
Finally, temperature that adjusts to you
The Pod changed everything. Instead of waking up drenched or shivering, Hashem now sleeps through the night with automatic adjustments tuned to his body and room temperature.
“It’s helped a lot with temperature regulation. I don’t wake up too hot or freezing anymore, which has made a huge difference in how I feel during the day.”
It’s not just about comfort. In a city that runs nonstop, staying well-rested became essential to keeping up.
Sleep as a performance tool
Hashem doesn’t just work in mental health — he studies it closely. He’s seen firsthand how much sleep impacts your well-being and productivity.
“We spend a third of our lives sleeping. But most people forget to optimize it. The Pod has helped me get better sleep so I can perform better throughout the day.”
That performance boost shows up in his routine. He’s sharper, more focused, and more in control of his schedule.
Learning what really hurts his sleep
One of the biggest surprises came from the data. Hashem learned that certain habits — like working out or eating too close to bedtime — had a measurable impact on his sleep quality.
“My HRV would spike. And I never would have noticed that without the Pod’s data. Now I don’t eat or work out right before bed, and my sleep is way better.”
With the Pod tracking everything passively, he gets the insight he needs without wearing anything on his wrist.
Wake up hot, on purpose
Hashem also swears by the Pod’s vibrational alarm — and the heat that helps him get out of bed faster.
“I crank the heat right before wake time. It’s actually so warm that I want to get up. It’s the opposite of staying cozy and hitting snooze. It works really well.”
It’s a smarter way to start the day, especially when your mornings need momentum.
From skeptics to believers
When Hashem first bought the Pod, his roommates made fun of him for “being so bougie.” That didn’t last long.
“They tried it once and now they’re both getting one. It totally changed their perspective. It’s 100% worth the money.”
Now he’s the one converting others to cooler, smarter sleep — with the data to back it up.
“You spend a third of your life sleeping. You might as well get it right.”
Hashem didn’t just improve his sleep. He leveled up his entire day — and his ability to build, think, and perform under pressure.
