Our Story
Our Story Begins at 2 A.M.
In 2021, our co-founder Elena Ramirez was wide awake—again—cycling through three different pillows in search of a position that didn’t pinch her neck. A former UX designer, she opened her laptop at 2 A.M. and sketched what would become the first rough outline of the CloudCurve™ cradle.
From Napkin Sketch to Biomechanics Lab
Elena teamed up with her college friend Dr. Marcus Lee, a biomechanics PhD who had just wrapped an NIH-funded study on cervical alignment. Together they 3D-scanned 200 neck profiles, tested 27 foam densities, and pressure-mapped every prototype until 97 % of participants reported reduced morning stiffness.
Why “AlignNest”?
We believe a pillow should feel like a nest—soft, secure—and keep your spine in perfect alignment. That balance between comfort and support became our north star.
What Guides Us
- Science first – every curve is lab-validated.
- Honest materials – CertiPUR-US® fillings/cotton, recycled AirMesh™ covers.
- Radical transparency – no inflated mark-ups, no miracle claims.
What Keeps Us Up (So You Don’t Have To)
- Reducing landfill waste—our packaging is 100 % curb-side recyclable.
- Perfecting temperature regulation (next up: phase-change fibers).
- Funding sleep-health research in underserved communities.
Where We Are Now
We’re still tiny—six people, one mission—but more than 38,000 nights of better sleep have been logged on Cloud Puff V2 so far.
“If you wake up pain-free, you show up better for everything else.”
— Elena Ramirez, Co-founder