Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin Can Biohacking Make You More Successful? With Casper Co-Founder Neil Parikh
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Aug 12, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Neil Parikh, co-founder of Casper, shares his passion for sleep and biohacking. He dives into the rising trend among entrepreneurs who are leveraging health hacks to boost performance. Neil explains the significance of good sleep hygiene and different biohacking practices, like fasting, that enhance mental clarity. He also touches on the accessibility of these methods and how self-experimentation can impact overall well-being. Listeners are sure to gain valuable insights into optimizing both health and productivity.
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How Casper Was Born
- Neil left medical school and met a mattress seller in a coworking space, which sparked Casper's founding.
- He combined a terrible mattress-buying experience with his sleep background to build a new consumer brand.
Daytime Habits Drive Sleep Quality
- Most sleep problems come from daytime habits rather than tiny night rituals.
- Neil calls the resulting pattern a 'doom spiral' driven by caffeine, late nights, and poor daytime choices.
Caffeine Revelation From Genetic Testing
- Neil discovered via genetic testing that he's a slow caffeine metabolizer.
- His afternoon coffee impacted sleep hours later until he changed timing and intake.