COREDUMP #018: The Hidden Complexity of Sleep Tech: Power, Comfort, and 8 Hours of Reliability

François and Chris sit down with Ozlo Sleep co-founder, Charles Taylor, to trace the path from early experiments in audio technology to a beloved sleep companion. Sleepbuds, originally developed at Bose and later discontinued, live on with Ozlo Sleep after the founders acquired key patents and advanced the concept. This conversation will cover what the Ozlo team kept, what they changed, and why. They will also dig into the complexity of the tech: Power management for 8+ hours, all-night comfort for side sleepers, and reliability that holds through the night.

What You’ll Learn

• The founding story and why Sleepbuds became the team’s main focus
• How three former Bose engineers plan to evolve the original Sleepbuds IP
• Lessons expected from the move between Kickstarter and retail — and the surprises that may follow
• Design choices made with side sleepers and all-night comfort in mind
• Battery life in practice: up to 10 hours in the buds and 32 hours in the Smart Case
• How testing works when users are asleep, and why that’s key to reliability
• An update philosophy shaped by field data, customer feedback, and clear communication

Why You Should Listen:

Whether you’re a product leader, engineer, or builder, this episode is packed with practical insights, real-world lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories from a company redefining what connected health products can be.