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I Started Losing My Hearing at 21. I Built a Business From It.

After developing tinnitus and hearing loss, Bob Verlaat cofounded Hears, a company designing stylish earplugs for music fans.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bob Verlaat, cofounder of Hears. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I like to party and enjoy being close to loud music. I knew I should be wearing earplugs at music festivals, but I didn’… [3365 chars]

Source: Business Insider | Published: 2026-06-03T14:49:01Z

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