"It’s me or the mattress," my wife, Ellen, said—half-joking, but mostly serious.

We had just gotten married, bought our first home, and were figuring out life together.

But while I slept soundly on our firm, supportive mattress, Ellen tossed and turned, waking up sore and frustrated. Replacing the mattress wasn’t in the budget, and we searched everywhere for a simple fix—something that let her sleep soft while I kept the firm support I loved—without spending a fortune. But nothing existed.

That’s when we had the idea for the Dual Topper—a customizable, dual-sided mattress topper that gives each partner their perfect firmness without breaking the bank. Now, with your help, we can bring it to life.