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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Former Oura CEO, Harpreet Singh Rai, Joins Loop to Accelerate Preventive Health Innovation
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27: Loop, the insurance and healthcare company on a mission to add 20 healthy years to the lives of working Indians, has announced that Harpreet Singh Rai, former CEO of health-tracking pioneer Oura and an early investor in Loop, has joined Loop as President, Healthcare. Harpreet brings a decade of experience in building and scaling preventive health solutions that merge science, data, and human behavior. As CEO of Oura from 2018 to 2021, he led the launch of the company's 2nd and 3rd generation rings, selling over 1 million units. In his new role, Harpreet will lead the development of Loop's healthcare products, working closely with Loop's medical, product, and engineering teams. His focus will be on creating seamless, engaging experiences that help people take charge of their health. "India's workforce loses 20 years compared to global peers; not because of destiny, but because our system profits from sickness rather than health. Harpreet has built consumer health products that people actually use and love. That's exactly the leadership we need to scale prevention beyond corporate walls," said Mayank Kale, Co-founder and CEO at Loop. Before Oura, Harpreet spent nine years as a technology portfolio manager at Eminence Capital, focusing on healthcare and technology investments. He began his career in Morgan Stanley's M & A group and holds a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan. His rare blend of engineering, investing, and health leadership uniquely equips him to accelerate Loop's prevention-first approach. "Loop is building something fundamentally different--Mayank and the team have a unique lens to improve healthcare for India. I'm excited to help make healthcare more accessible, engaging, and measurable for millions of working Indians. This is how we add decades to lives--one person, one family, one company at a time," said Harpreet Singh Rai. Loop is on a mission to add 20 healthy years to the Indian workforce. By combining best-in-class insurance with unlimited primary care and data-led prevention, Loop empowers over 850,000 employees at 1,200+ companies to live longer, healthier lives. Backed by global investors including Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, Elevation Capital, and General Catalyst, Loop is redefining corporate healthcare by making prevention profitable, outcomes measurable, and vibrant health possible for every team in India.
Fashion Value Chain
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Former Oura CEO, Harpreet Singh Rai, Joins Loop to Accelerate Preventive Health Innovation
Loop, the insurance and healthcare company on a mission to add 20 healthy years to the lives of working Indians, has announced that Harpreet Singh Rai, former CEO of health-tracking pioneer Oura and an early investor in Loop, has joined Loop as President, Healthcare. Harpreet brings a decade of experience in building and scaling preventive health solutions that merge science, data, and human behavior. As CEO of Oura from 2018 to 2021, he led the launch of the company's 2nd and 3rd generation rings, selling over 1 million units. Harpreet Singh Rai In his new role, Harpreet will lead the development of Loop's healthcare products, working closely with Loop's medical, product, and engineering teams. His focus will be on creating seamless, engaging experiences that help people take charge of their health. 'Indias workforce loses 20 years compared to global peers; not because of destiny, but because our system profits from sickness rather than health. Harpreet has built consumer health products that people actually use and love. Thats exactly the leadership we need to scale prevention beyond corporate walls,' said Mayank Kale, Co-founder and CEO at Loop. Before Oura, Harpreet spent nine years as a technology portfolio manager at Eminence Capital, focusing on healthcare and technology investments. He began his career in Morgan Stanley's M&A group and holds a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan. His rare blend of engineering, investing, and health leadership uniquely equips him to accelerate Loop's prevention-first approach. 'Loop is building something fundamentally different-Mayank and the team have a unique lens to improve healthcare for India. I'm excited to help make healthcare more accessible, engaging, and measurable for millions of working Indians. This is how we add decades to lives-one person, one family, one company at a time,' said Harpreet Singh Rai. About Loop Loop is on a mission to add 20 healthy years to the Indian workforce. By combining best-in-class insurance with unlimited primary care and data-led prevention, Loop empowers over 850,000 employees at 1,200+ companies to live longer, healthier lives. Backed by global investors including Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, Elevation Capital, and General Catalyst, Loop is redefining corporate healthcare by making prevention profitable, outcomes measurable, and vibrant health possible for every team in India.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Super comfy' Loop ear plugs are ideal for protecting hearing while at TRNSMT
'Been using these for a while now for gigs and love them. Super comfy even after a few hours. Barely noticed them being in.' With festival season starting up, many people are sorting out their outfits and making sure they have packed all their essentials so they can fully enjoy a few days of live music. However, while these events can be fun and full of memories, they can also have a negative impact on our hearing. For those who end up getting headaches from the constant ringing noise after concerts and festivals, or can become overwhelmed in loud events, investing in a set of quality ear plugs may be a purchase shoppers want to consider. Amazon is currently selling the Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs for £33.95. With TRNSMT just around the corner, the ear plugs are available in black, gold, rose and silver and can provide added hearing protection without cancelling out your favourite artist while they are on stage at Glasgow Green. Designed with live events in mind, these Loop ear plugs are ideal for will lower the volume around users without compromising the sound quality. This means that shoppers will still have a crisp and clear listening experience no matter the occasion, whether it be a concert, festival or sporting event. These ear plugs qualify as certified hearing protection and offer 17dB SNR of filtered noise reduction. Along with a carry case so users can slip the plugs in and out when needed, shoppers will be provided with four upgraded ear tip sizes so they can find the size that provides the most secure fit. To use the plugs, all shoppers need to do is pop them into their ears, twist to secure and then get on with their day. To know if the plugs are inserted correctly, they shouldn't stick out from the front. So for those who are gearing up to attend a festival, these ear plugs may just become your saving grace. Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs £33.95 Amazon Buy Now Product Description Alternatively, Amazon is also selling the Alpine Tune Earplugs. Dropping from £33.25 to £29.25, these ear plugs offer 19dB SNR to provide crystal clear audio at a safe volume. Available in six colours, shoppers will also have four oval tip sizes to choose from. For those looking for ear plugs that are designed to help with sleep, Loop Earplugs are also selling the Quiet 2 edition on their website for £19.95. With 24dB SNR of noise reduction, these plugs are made with a flexible soft-touch silicone that will bring comfort for both day and night. Back to the Experience 2 ear plugs, over 1,000 people have bought a set in the last 30 days and they currently have a 4.4 star rating from over 5,800 shoppers. Many reviewers shared their own experiences of wearing the plugs at concerts and festivals. One happy shopper said: "I am a huge music fan and I attend a lot of music gigs and festivals, ever year. I have had several different types of ear plugs, which have be good over the years. "I used these at an Interpol gig the other week and found them very easy to use; very comfortable but more importantly you could hear the singing & instruments with more clarity but without the dull noise. Even better, when leaving the gig, my ears weren't ringing like normally." With another five-star reviewer adding: "Absolutely brilliant, bought so I could hear Bryan Adams properly with nothing else, it was only when I took one out to speak to my daughter I realised how much sound was being blocked, easy to fit and to remove." However, not everyone was completely impressed by the ear plugs. One person wrote: "I think these earplugs look great but I find my own voice booms in my head making me feel a bit uncomfortable and talk too quietly to be heard by others." With another commenting about the price: "As others have said, they are quite pricey for what they are, but they are very light and do the job. Invaluable for noisy restaurants or open-plan offices." Despite this, one top reviewer wrote: "Comfortable, worked well at a recent festival and concert, I find they help to stop me getting overwhelmed by sound and give really good sound quality, focusing me on the music and not hearing that much of those around me." While another praised: "Been using these for a while now for gigs and love them. Super comfy even after a few hours. Barely noticed them being in." To buy the Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs, click HERE. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. 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Forbes
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Hearing Protection Is The Next Big Wellness Trend
EARPEACE Everyday earplugs Revisiting the Noise Economy In my last article, I introduced the idea that we live in a Noise Economy. Noise is no longer just an occasional nuisance. It is a constant force that affects our health, our focus, and our ability to feel grounded in daily life. That article resonated with readers who had long sensed the problem but lacked the words to name it. Many wrote to share how deeply they related. Now, I want to shift focus to one of the simplest, most overlooked tools we have to respond: ear protection.A Lifestyle Shift with Health Benefits For decades, hearing protection remained on the fringe. It was seen as a safety tool for construction crews, factory workers, hunters, or the occasional concertgoer handed a foam plug at the gate. It was industrial, disposable, and uninspiring. Most people never gave it a second thought. That perception has been changing, gradually but significantly. Over the past fifteen years, a new category has emerged. Festival organizers began offering earplugs at events. Musicians began endorsing them. Brands like EarPeace entered the market with better-looking, better-performing products that felt more like lifestyle tools than medical gear. This evolution matters. Ear protection is no longer something to hide. It is something to choose. Today, brands like Loop, Eargasm, EarFab, and EarPeace have helped reframe the conversation. Their products are not only functional, they are stylish, discreet, and designed to be worn with confidence. Loop's ring-shaped earplugs come in a range of colors and finishes to match one's wardrobe or environment. Eargasm offers high-fidelity filters that preserve sound quality while protecting hearing, ideal for musicians and concertgoers. EarFab brings custom-fit technology to the mainstream, enabling users to scan their ears via a smartphone app for precise comfort. EarPeace, one of the earliest lifestyle-first hearing protection companies, offers performance-specific options packaged in sleek metal cases that feel like accessories, not medical supplies. What once seemed niche is becoming personal, portable, and proudly worn. Still, awareness does not always translate into action. A Specsavers-backed study in the United Kingdom found that 81 percent of festivalgoers experienced ear ringing after events, but fewer than one-third had ever used earplugs. Similar reports in the United States show that while many say they would wear hearing protection if it were provided, very few actively seek it out. The issue is not lack of awareness. It is lack of habit, access, and social acceptance. The risk starts earlier than many realize. A generation raised on earbuds, video conferencing, streaming platforms, and open-plan offices is already showing signs of auditory fatigue. Add to that the whir of appliances, the hum of HVAC systems, the clang of gym equipment, and the sirens of emergency vehicles, and the average auditory load becomes substantial. The damage does not happen in one moment. It builds across time, through constant layering. Friction, not laziness, is the obstacle. When protection is freely available at concerts, adoption increases. When employers offer earplugs in offices or warehouses, usage improves. When musicians, influencers, or public figures normalize it, the stigma fades. People want to protect their hearing. They simply need the tools, the visibility, and the permission. This is a wellness issue, not a lecture. Just like sunscreen or sunglasses, hearing protection helps prevent damage we cannot see until it is too late. It is not about limiting joy. It is about extending it. It is about being present, energized, and Noise Is Becoming a Business Metric The Noise Economy is shaping more than just individual behavior. It is influencing product design and corporate values. Quiet Mark, a certification program for low-noise performance, now reviews and endorses appliances and tools designed to reduce background noise. Their seal appears on dishwashers, kettles, washing machines, and workspace products, helping consumers find options that support well-being at home or work. Dyson, known for its powerful vacuums and hair dryers, has also made noise mitigation part of its design approach. Delivering both performance and quiet is difficult, but the company has committed to that challenge because it understands that sound is part of user experience, not an afterthought. That is the Noise Economy in action. Sound has value and cost. And how we manage it has real implications for health, customer experience, and brand trust. We are still early in this movement, but momentum is building. Hearing protection is showing up in public places and private routines. People are starting to talk about the noise level in their daily lives at restaurants, gyms, and workplaces. And the market is responding. Brands that once ignored hearing health now have an opportunity to lead. Offering ear protection in public venues, promoting quiet-certified products, and designing spaces with auditory wellness in mind are not just acts of care. They are competitive advantages in a market where experience and well-being are increasingly tied to sound. When worn openly, hearing protection starts new conversations on focus, wellness, and how we can make the spaces we share more respectful. Choosing to protect your hearing is not about withdrawal. It is about participation, with care. The Noise Economy is not about avoiding life. It is about living it more fully. Hearing protection is one way we can take back control and decide what we let in. The sooner we act, the more we can enjoy, not in silence, but in clarity and sanity.
Daily Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Gas Malaysia signs MoU to bring British clean tech to Southeast Asia
Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 Text Size: SHAH ALAM: Gas Malaysia has teamed up with UK-based Levidian to explore the rollout of its methane-cracking Loop technology in deal was inked to support Gas Malaysia's clean energy goals and drive regional adoption of decarbonisation tech. Loop turns methane into clean hydrogen and captures carbon as graphene, a 'supermaterial' used in everything from batteries to construction. A pilot unit will be deployed in Malaysia as a testbed before potential expansion across Southeast Asia. Gas Malaysia CEO Ahmad Hashimi Abdul Manap said the partnership bolsters the company's ESG strategy and taps into new revenue streams. He added that the move into graphene aligns with Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan and advanced materials roadmap. Advertisement Levidian CEO John Hartley said the collaboration aims to deliver environmental and economic value while scaling sustainable graphene production. The project forms part of Gas Malaysia's GM32 roadmap to strengthen its gas business and diversify into cleaner solutions. Both parties expressed confidence in Loop's commercial potential and its role in Malaysia's energy transition. The signing ceremony was witnessed by senior representatives from both companies at a recent event in Shah Alam. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
