Founder Friday: Owlet Baby Care co-founder Kurt Workman on transforming infant care while navigating FDA approval

In this December 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, Executive Editor Catherine Bennett and Kurt Workman, co-founder of Owlet Baby Care, discuss succeeding in the competitive health and wellness market. Workman has dedicated the last decade to revolutionizing infant health, leading Owlet’s growth from its inception and overseeing research and development of the company’s pipeline, including the creation of the Owlet Smart Sock and its connected nursery ecosystem of products. In this live-event recording, he highlights the success he has found by staying close to customers, the challenges of navigating FDA approval, and his transition from CEO to board member.

This event was sponsored by Kiln and Northwestern Mutual. 

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This episode was produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

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