EP95: Prioritizing Sleep for Personal Success w/ Kathryn Fantauzzi

Kathryn Fantauzzi is the co-founder & CEO of Apollo Neuroscience, the company that developed and launched the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & sleep. 

Originating from research at the University of Pittsburgh, the Apollo Neuro wearable sends gentle vibrations to the body that signal safety to the brain through the sense of touch. The simple yet elegant tool retrains the nervous system to recover from stress, like meditation, without effort on the part of the user.

As CEO, Kathryn has raised over $21.2M including a $15M Series A while building  a highly-skilled team of physicians, scientists, engineers, and designers to transform the Apollo technology from a futuristic concept into a simple but powerful tool. Launched in January of 2020, Apollo Neuro has already helped tens of thousands of users access improved mental health, without drugs or side effects.  

Kathryn has in-depth experience in incubating early-stage technology startups. Prior to founding Apollo, Kathryn developed and launched a $20M tech commercialization accelerator through the NY State Energy Research & Development Authority. Born & raised in upstate New York, Kathryn holds a B.A. from Smith College and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), with a focus on behavioral economics and finance, from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. She and her co-founder are happily married, and split their time between Monterey, California and Pittsburgh, PA.

In this episode of the Define Success Podcast, Kathryn and Matt discuss:

• Her journey as a CEO
• What is Apollo Neuro and how has it helped thousands of people globally?
• Linking sleep to productivity, stress and more
• The importance of good sleep
• Mastering transitions throughout the day to be at your best
• Effects of sleep deprivation 
• How much sleep do we need?
• Much more!

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