SEp 12, 2019

Dorm mattresses are notoriously uncomfortable. His startup aims to change that

As a college student transitioning from home life to dorm life, Steven Van Alen was jolted by a harsh reality of campus living -- the notoriously uncomfortable mattress.

JUN 13, 2019

This $160 memory foam topper is so cushioned and comfortable

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JUN 24, 2019

DTC startup Sleepyhead offering copper-infused mattress topper

The mattress topper comes in both a two-inch and three-inch version. Prices start at $139 for a two-inch twin through $229 for a two-inch king size.

JUN 25, 2019

The 6 Best Soft Mattress Toppers

Whether you have an old mattress you want to breathe new life into, or a new one you want to make even more fabulous, a mattress topper is a simple way to improve your sleep game.

SEP 24, 2019

The only con is I don't want to get out of bed

There's nothing worse than sleeping on an uncomfortable bed. But if you're headed off to college this fall, there's a good chance that your dorm mattress will be less than luxurious.

25 Amazing Amazon Prime Day Deals for Back to School

There are markdowns on electronics, clothes, backpacks, dorm decor, snacks… basically, everything a student of any stage could possibly need!

20 Labor Day Deals You Can Only Get on Amazon

You can score these incredible Labor Day deals from home, vacation, or anywhere else because they’re all on Amazon.

JUL 16, 2019

Sleepyhead Secures High Status Investors Early in the Startup Game

Accomplishing what entrepreneurs twice his age are striving for, sleep company CEO and Founder Steven Van Alen already has his dream team of highly experienced investment professionals and seasoned industry executives.

AUG 19, 2019

Concerned About College Housing?

Your freshman year of college is a series of new experiences that help you learn and grow. For Steven Van Alen, it was life in student housing that opened his eyes and inspired the idea behind his student-focused business.

DEC 7, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide 2019 – Fun Finds For Everyone on Your List

Offering men’s and women’s fashion accessories including watches, sunglasses and bracelets, TruWood makes these unique pieces from 100% wood

DEC 5, 2019

GOAT Holiday Gifts for Tweens + Teens

Looking for the latest and greatest must-have for your favorite tweens and teens this season? Relax and check out our handpicked gifts—they’ll be talked and texted about for years to come!

DEC 111, 2019

Steven Van Alen: “Here Are 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became CEO of Sleepyhead

In my opinion, being a CEO is the most challenging job one can pursue, which is probably why they are paid so much.