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Former Wall Street Worker Launches Health Startup After Prioritizing Sleep
A former Wall Street employee, inspired by the unhealthy culture of minimal sleep, quit her job to launch a health startup. Her experience highlights a shift in perspective towards well-being in demanding careers.
20 Aug, 09:30 — 20 Aug, 09:30
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Business InsiderMostly Factual12d ago
On Wall Street, barely sleeping was a badge of honor. It inspired me to quit and launch a health startup.
Josh Hou, on the right, with his Ren cofounders Ryan Hou (left) and Eli Qian (middle). Josh Hou Josh Hou, 22, left his investment banking job at Evercore after a year to cofound Ren, a health app. Conversations on Wall Street about sleep and the culture around wearables inspired the startup. Hou quit three months before getting his bonus, hoping to minimize his regret later. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Josh Hou, 22, who left his job as an investment banking analyst...
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual12d ago
On Wall Street, barely sleeping was a badge of honor. It inspired me to quit and launch a health startup.
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