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Apple was Steve Jobs' side hustle.
- Many of the most recognizable companies started as small side hustles.
- Some founders were working full-time jobs while building their side hustle. For example, Steve Jobs was working at Atari, while building the Apple I.
- Major social media companies like, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, started as side projects.
- Retail companies like Yankee Candle and Under Armour also began as passion projects.
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While side hustles become more and more popular, only a few people have managed to turn their passion projects into multi-million-dollar corporations.
Some of the most recognizable companies that have raked in millions - or billions - of dollars have started as a small side project ...sometimes in a garage, in a basement, or even at a larger company.
From Apple to Under Armour, these are the companies that had humble beginnings.