His Harvard Dorm Room Side Hustle Started With a 'Simple Frustration.' Now It's Speeding Toward $500,000 in Sales in Its First Year.

"Youngblood's experience at a food waste startup revealed that over a third of food produced is wasted, primarily at the consumer level, prompting him to seek solutions beyond composting."

"The common frustration with store-bought hummus, which often spoils quickly and lacks freshness, led Youngblood to create a shelf-stable version that tastes great and can be made on demand."

"Prest launched with three flavors: Lemon Dill, Roasted Garlic, and Spicy Harissa Red Pepper, aiming to provide a fresh alternative to traditional hummus that relies on preservatives."

Brian Youngblood founded Prest, a shelf-stable hummus brand, in November 2024 while pursuing an MBA at Harvard. He invested in equipment to create a powdered hummus that can be made fresh on demand. Youngblood's experience in food waste at a previous job inspired him to address the common issue of store-bought hummus spoiling quickly. Prest achieved $3,600 in sales during its first week and is projected to reach $500,000 in its first year, offering flavors like Lemon Dill, Roasted Garlic, and Spicy Harissa Red Pepper.

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