In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Anushka, the CEO of Nanit, to discuss how their groundbreaking smart baby monitor is transforming the parenting experience. Nanit’s Pro Camera uses advanced computer vision technology to provide parents with personalized insights and smart alerts on their child's sleep, breathing, speech, and developmental milestones.Anushka shares the inspiring story behind Nanit, founded by two dads who wanted to leverage their expertise in computer vision to help parents get more sleep. She also delves into her own journey from working at Rent the Runway to leading Nanit, and how her passion for consumer technology and data-rich businesses has driven her career.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:09 - Anushka’s background and journey to Nanit00:23 - Overview of Nanit’s smart baby monitor01:05 - The benefits of better sleep for families01:21 - How Nanit’s technology works02:06 - The founding story of Nanit02:28 - Anushka’s career at Rent the Runway03:23 - The challenges of modern parenting04:01 - The future of AI in consumer tech06:29 - Integrating AI in product and business operations07:41 - Expanding Nanit’s technology beyond baby monitoring08:44 - A day in the life of a CEO09:40 - Reading recommendations10:55 - Building company culture and hybrid work models12:37 - The importance of in-person collaboration14:07 - The state of consumer tech and economic outlook17:28 - Balancing product development and customer feedback19:07 - Staying grounded as a leader20:05 - The role of empathy in leadership21:25 - The importance of giving and receiving opportunities

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