David Heath and Randy Goldberg co-founded Bombas after identifying a critical need in homeless shelters for socks, sparking their mission-driven approach. David, a Babson College graduate with a background in entrepreneurship and Randy, a former media company employee, combined their skills in sales, branding, and a passion for creating social impact.
What problem does Bombas solve?
Bombas solves the issue of underwhelming sock quality and the need for essential items at homeless shelters by offering highly comfortable and innovative socks, and donating a pair for every purchase. This addresses the indulgent daily comfort consumers seek while providing for a critical, often overlooked need in the...
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26 Sep 2025—David Heath and Randy Goldberg turned Bombas from a scrappy Indiegogo campaign into the most successful Shark Tank investment of all time—now valued at $3.4 billion.
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