Author: Michael Magnuson

Michael Magnuson is the founder and CEO of GoodBed.com, the leading mattress research destination for consumers. He started GoodBed after a fatefully frustrating mattress shopping experience, during which he saw the need for a trustworthy and personalized guide that helps people search across brands and stores to find and buy the best mattress for them. Prior to GoodBed, Magnuson was a private equity investor focused on digital media and marketing, as well as a management consultant. Magnuson received his MBA from Stanford and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Finance and Systems Engineering.

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The NEW Mattress Name Game

February 20, 2020 By Michael Magnuson

TweetRunning GoodBed.com has the nice advantage of keeping my ear close to the ground when it comes to the challenges and frustrations of everyday consumers who are shopping for a […]

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Casper Return Rates: Part 2

February 1, 2020 By Michael Magnuson

TweetOver the past few weeks, there has been much discussion of the Casper S-1 — from the business press to Wall Street to the mattress industry, including during a “Bedding CEO […]

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Online mattress return rates: The hidden gem in Casper’s S-1 filing?

January 14, 2020 By Michael Magnuson

TweetLast week, Casper announced its much-anticipated plans for an initial public offering. For close observers of the mattress industry landscape, this meant a long-awaited look at the financial metrics of […]

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The untold part of USA Today’s Chinese mattress dumping story

December 12, 2019 By Michael Magnuson

TweetEarlier this week, USA Today reported on the finding by US trade agencies that Chinese companies had been unfairly dumping mattresses into the US market. Overall, I found this story […]

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Consumer Reports Mattress Reviews

January 15, 2017 By Michael Magnuson

TweetConsumer Reports built its reputation by being a “consumer watchdog,” and through this approach, they have amassed loads of credibility and influence with consumers over the years. While some of this […]