July 5×5 Night at Start Garden
Voting Closes:
July 21, 2025 11:59 am
Impact
The primary impact of the Sky Snooze Sleep Mask is comfort. As a frequent traveler, Iāve endured countless late nights, red-eye flights, and chaotic travel schedules. Since creating Sky Snooze, Iāve actually looked forward to early flightsāknowing I could finally get meaningful rest.
Sky Snooze keeps your head upright, helping prevent neck pain and discomfort. It also reduces the awkwardness of accidentally falling asleep on your neighbor. By offering a lightweight, compact, and affordable alternative to traditional travel pillows, it stands to disrupt a niche yet highly competitive part of the travel accessory market.
The global sleep accessory market is valued at approximately $4 billion annually, with a growing focus on compact, ergonomic solutions for in-transit rest. Sky Snooze combines two essential sleep toolsāa mask and a support pillowāinto one simple device. We aim to capture a small but significant portion of this market, scaling from a fraction of a percent to a household travel brand. For many travelers, sleeping well isnāt a luxuryāitās essential. Sky Snooze makes that possible, affordably and conveniently.
What I'll do with $5,000
The $5,000 grant will be used to fund our initial production run, secure shelf space in Amazon warehouses through Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), and build a dedicated website for Sky Snooze. These investments will establish our retail foundation and allow us to reach customers directly and through trusted platforms. As we move into our second round of purchasing, this funding will also support hiring a project manager to handle operations and help scale the business efficiently.
Quick Bio
My name is Joe Swinehart. Iām an inventor, entrepreneur, and high-level coach with a knack for problem-solving. Iāve helped grow multiple companies into successful ventures and a frequent traveler.