Phat Le
Building in AI | Entrepreneur | Thiel Fellow
I’m an entrepreneur and product builder focused on turning complex problems into simple, scalable systems. I’ve spent over a decade building companies across consumer software, enterprise SaaS, mobility, and CPG—taking products from zero to market, building teams and supply chains, and navigating pivots, growth, and scale in fast-moving environments.
My path has always been shaped by hard problems. I studied Aerospace Engineering at 17, was recruited into the U.S. Navy’s nuclear propulsion program at 18, and at 22 became a Thiel Fellow, receiving $100,000 from the founder of PayPal to dropout instead of following the traditional path.
Today, I’m a building AI & software products at Eight Sleep, working on next-generation sleep and recovery technology at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and human performance.
Eight Sleep is the sleep fitness company that fuels human potential through optimal sleep, creating beautifully designed, high-performance products that actively enhance recovery and longevity.
Eight Sleep is used by pro athletes and top performers across multiple industries, backed by HSG, Valor Equity, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and YC, with over $250M raised to date, and recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023.
Angel Investments:
Crescent - A consumer health startup making it easier for people to sleep well. Acquired by BetterUp valued at $4.7B in 2021.
Zurp - A credit card and rewards platform that allows fans to support their favorite creators. Raised a $5M Pre-Seed in 2023.
Carry (formerly Ocho) - Helping business owners build wealth. Founded by Ankur Nagpal, founder of Teachable (sold for $250M).
Awards/Features:
Featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, NerdWallet, Business Journal, and Business Wire.
Peter Thiel’s $100k Thiel Fellowship
Entrepreneur Magazine’s Young Millionaires 2020
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