Jules Goldberg is the founder of Sleepwave and SnoreLab, which are both apps that aim to improve an individual’s sleep.
Goldberg taught himself to code and first launched SnoreLab, an app to record and measure snoring, in 2012. He says the app has gone on to be downloaded over 14 million times.
In 2022, Goldberg launched Sleepwave, an alarm and sleep-tracking app that uses motion-sensing technology to wake people up gently at the best time.
In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Goldberg explains why founders should focus on solving real-world problems, why his company doesn’t “blow money” on user acquisition, and the productivity benefits of taking power naps.
1. What advice would you give to a first-time founder?
Jules Goldberg: Focus on solving real-world problems! This advice is essential for founders at any stage of their journey. Although the app market is very saturated, there are still significant opportunities for those who can innovate and create products that genuinely help people....