In this episode of Perception Paradox, recorded in collaboration with Tech Park Kaunas, host Zivile Einikyte sits down with Povilas Sabaliauskas, founder of Pulseto, a wellness tech startup pioneering vagus nerve stimulation for stress relief.

Born from personal health struggles and driven by the desire to create real impact, Pulseto has evolved from a medical device concept into a sleek, science-backed wearable designed for daily stress management. Povilas opens up about the emotional journey behind the company, the bold decision to pivot into wellness tech, and the real execution challenges behind every startup.

They explore:

• Why the vagus nerve is the next frontier in health tech
• What it really takes to pivot in a startup
• How to handle rejection from investors
• The power of asking for help, building a strong brand, and staying resilient

If you're curious about the intersection of tech, health, and founder grit, this episode delivers raw insights and powerful takeaways.

Connect with Povilas:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/povilas-sabaliauskas/

About Pulsetto:

https://www.pulsetto.tech

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:43 The Health Tech Revolution: Vagus Nerve Stimulation

04:54 From Personal Struggles to Startup Success

09:10 Pivoting for Impact: The Evolution of Pulsato

11:02 Lessons from Entrepreneurship: Execution Over Inspiration

13:18 Scaling Challenges: Transitioning to Commercial Growth

18:03 Investment Strategies and Future Ambitions