EP#76: Eri Pavlaki, Co-Founder and CEO of Star Sleep
Published on February 14, 2024
In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Eri Pavlaki, the Co-Founder of Star Sleep. As an outdoors and nature enthusiast, Eri transformed her passion for starlit slumbers into a thriving business. Her mission? To bridge the gap between people and nature through the unmatched experience of sleeping under the stars. Eri and her team have curated 22 idyllic locations across Crete for this purpose. With ambitions to expand across Greece and internationally, listen in to discover how Eri not only promotes reconnecting with nature but also supports local communities by transforming unused properties into sources of alternative income.
ℹ️ Eri Pavlaki , Msc International Law & Diplomacy, is Co-founder and Director of “Star Sleep” & “Women Do Business”. She has been awarded as one of “Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise for 2022” in Europe and she has been distinguished by Vodafone Foundation for 2021. She is the keynote speaker for Empowerment & Entrepreneurship for Women and Equality. Founder of the voluntary association “I’m Still a Child” for abused children.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:44 – Background Information
02:48 – Solving the Sleeping Under the Stars Problem
04:30 – Local Focus in Crete or Expanding?
05:15 – Revenue Model: How Start Sleep Makes Money
07:08 – Achieving Product-Market Fit
09:10 – Showcasing the Product & Locations of Star Sleep Kits
10:35 – Customer Feedback and Experiences
13:00 – Manufacturing Insights
16:07 – Market Fit and Future Estimations
17:33 – Competitive Edge in the Market
21:23 – Progress and Milestones
24:09 – Fundraising Goals and Allocation
25:56 – Behind the Scenes: The Team
27:27 – Future Hiring Plans
28:19 – Additional Information & Conclusion
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