# Sagar & Sahil Chopra - Founders of Empower Sleep on AI-powered sleep care and the Hims opportunity

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Published: 2026-05-26T12:23:59+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-stern1/episodes/Sagar--Sahil-Chopra---Founders-of-Empower-Sleep-on-AI-powered-sleep-care-and-the-Hims-opportunity-e3jtlbd
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## Resource

In episode 68, Jonathan Stern hosts Sagar and Sahil Chopra, founders of Empower Sleep, to unpack why sleep care is still fragmented, slow, and overly dependent on single-night testing. They explain how Empower uses multi-night diagnostics, wearable integrations, coaches, and clinicians to build a fuller picture of what is actually driving poor sleep. They also discuss how weight loss, GLP-1s, alcohol, congestion, and physiology changes can alter sleep therapy over time. Finally, they explore how Hims could enter sleep through diagnostics, targeted treatments, cash-pay CPAP, and AI-enabled longitudinal care. 00:59 - Background on Empower Sleep 07:41 - Why sleep care is broken 11:12 - The single-night testing flaw 15:02 - Medical-grade sensors vs wearables 20:08 - Empower’s patient journey 28:29 - The sleep market opportunity 36:29 - How Hims could enter sleep 46:02 - Future of sleep tech Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

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