These College Classmates Started a Side Hustle to Solve a Common Household Problem — Then Scaled It From $0 to Over $50 Million in Under 4 Years

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Justin Soleimani, 34, and Zach Dannett, 35. The duo met as classmates at Emory University and then went on to co-found Tumble. Their Los Angeles-based company sells machine-washable, spill-proof rugs and scaled from zero to $20 million in revenue within 2.5 years. Today, Tumble boasts a team of 10 and mid-eight-figure sales. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Image Credit: Courtesy of Tumble. Justin Soleimani, left, and Zach Dannett, right.

What was your day job or primary occupation when you started Tumble as a side hustle?
JS: I was a consultant at Bain & Co., a global management consulting firm that provides strategic

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