In a heartwarming revelation that recently surfaced on social media, OpenAI’s visionary CEO Sam Altman and his partner Oliver Mulherin shared that they had welcomed their baby boy in February 2025. The intimate announcement stayed under wraps until Altman posted a nugget of parenting wisdom—endorsing a futuristic crib crafted by the Bengaluru-born brand Cradlewise.
Though Altman is not known for promoting consumer products, his recommendation stood out. “We bought a lot of silly baby things that we haven’t needed. But definitely I recommend a Cradlewise crib and a lot more burp rags than you think you could possibly need,” he wrote. This rare personal nod from the AI mogul instantly turned the spotlight toward Cradlewise, creating a stir among techies, parents, and innovators alike.
Radhika Patil, co-founder and CEO of Cradlewise, responded with joy, writing on social media, “Thanks for loving us Sam Altman. The AI god’s trust in the smarts of Cradlewise means a lot to us.”
So what’s so special about this crib that it’s caught the eye of the AI elite?
The Cradlewise smart crib is no ordinary baby bed. Priced at $1,999 (approx. ₹1.5 lakh in India), it’s a sophisticated blend of technology and tender care. The AI-powered bassinet quietly monitors sleep patterns, anticipates wake-up signs, and gently bounces the baby back into slumber. It features a silent night vision camera, white noise system, and is fully app-controlled—available on both Android and iOS. It’s not just a crib; it’s an intelligent sleep partner for both child and parent.
Founded in 2016 by Radhika and Bharath Patil, the startup had its genesis in Bengaluru. A graduate of IISc in Electronic Design, Radhika was inspired to create the crib when her first child, Anushka, faced restless sleep patterns. Together with her husband, she transformed their experience into innovation. Amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple relocated to the US with their children and launched Cradlewise into the American market, where it has since found a loyal audience of modern parents.
Today, Cradlewise stands tall as a symbol of Indian ingenuity—carrying dreams from a Bengaluru garage to nurseries across the U.S., proving that technology, when softened with empathy, can change lives.
With increasing global traction, Altman’s unexpected seal of approval could further elevate Cradlewise into a household name. It’s not just a product; it’s a revolution in parenting, reimagining sleep with the language of AI.
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