Weighted blankets can help improve sleep and reduce stress by providing a soothing and hugging sensation.
The speaker discusses his past experience of starting a tech company by placing tablets in Ubers for advertising, raising money, and eventually giving it back to investors before starting again from scratch.
The founder discusses his journey of coming up with successful business ideas, including his inspiration for creating a weighted blanket. He gives himself a two-year window to create something out of nothing, leading to months of sleeping on the couch and shutting down failed companies.
After struggling to find a comfortable weighted blanket for everyday use, the speaker became curious about the popularity of these blankets and the lack of accessibility for those seeking them out.