Sleep Secure, PBC dba WhisperSom

We are changing the face of snoring and sleep apnea with an OTC wearable mHealth tech device that is far more comfortable and affordable than current options.

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Medical Devices and Equipment
  • Location Boston, MA, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded 2014
  • Employees 3
  • Website WhisperSom.com

Company Summary

WhisperSom™ is a patent-pending Sleep Tracking and Adaptive Neuromodulation Therapy Device for sleep-disordered breathing. As a wearable mobile heath technology device, WhisperSom™ is designed to be sold over-the-counter to detect and terminate episodes of snoring, as well as pauses in breathing before they become apneas. Our mobile app can be private-labeled for retailers.

Team

  • Co-Founder and President

    Serial entrepreneur, innovator and educator with science and big data background. Two U. S. Patents. Two-time Ford Foundation Grantee. Recipient of endorsements and R&D investments from IBM, Citigroup, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Founder and former CEO of Pay Rent, Build Credit. Former Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Former Director at Credit-Based Asset Securitization Services. BA in Biology from Franklin & Marshall College.

  • Technical Support and Database Administrator

    Database, social and digital media, security and internet expertise. Co-Founder and former CTO of Pay Rent, Build Credit, Inc., Founder of Far End Gear, a producer and marketer of stereo to single ear buds and accessories for runners, cyclists and hearing impaired.

  • Founder and Chief Operating Officer

    Manufacturing Engineer with over 25 years of experience as a Manufacturing/Process/Component/Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Senior Purchasing Agent, Materials Manager/Scheduler and Electronics Technician. Unique skills and cross functional expertise in manufacturing, procurement and design support infrastructure. BSIE, Cum Laud Northeastern University; ASEE Franklin Institute of Boston; Certificates in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.

Advisors

  • Will Headapohl
    Board Chair of the American Sleep Apnea Association. Co-author of the book Sleep or Die. Overcome Apnea Before It Overcomes You. Former EVP, CIO, and COO in the Internet/IT/Wireless industries.
    Unconfirmed
    Healthcare industry veteran and advisor having raised over $65 M in venture funding. Focused on strategy development and implementation for medical device and healthcare services firms ranging from early stage start up to Fortune 50 global conglomerates.
    Michael E. Klicpera
    Legal Counsel with expertise in IP, FDA clearance and compliance, contracts and licensing. Former legal and regulatory affairs counsel to medical device company that was acquired for $400M.
    Unconfirmed

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