Andy Dunn

Co-founder of Bonobos and former CEO for 11 years, Andy Dunn built the digitally native menswear brand before its sale to Walmart. He is the author of Burn Rate and founder of the social app Pie.

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Andy Dunn's Bio

Andy Dunn is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Bonobos, the digitally native menswear brand he launched in 2007.

He served as CEO for eleven years, pioneering direct-to-consumer retail before the company was acquired by Walmart. After Bonobos, Dunn founded Pie, a social startup focused on facilitating real-world friendships and experiences.

He is also the author of the memoir Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind, which chronicles his journey with bipolar disorder and entrepreneurship.

Career Timeline

2007 — Co-founded Bonobos
Launched Bonobos as a digitally native menswear brand with Brian Spaly.
2017 — Sold Bonobos to Walmart
Bonobos was acquired by Walmart for over $300 million after more than a decade of growth.
2022 — Published Burn Rate
Released memoir detailing the founding of Bonobos and his experience with bipolar disorder.
2022 — Founded Pie
Launched Pie, a social app focused on in-person friendships and event organization.

Episodes

EP 722

Advice Line with Andy Dunn of Bonobos

Andy Dunn, Michelle Cosentino, Alex Supak, Sabrina Nass

Bonobos, Top Banana, Broda Beverage Company, House of Biscotti

Bonobos co-founder Andy Dunn joins Guy Raz on the Advice Line to help three early-stage founders tackle real business challenges. Michele in Connecticut seeks positioning advice for her tennis-inspired apparel brand Top Banana. Alek in Chicago wants to reach more health-conscious drinkers with his naturally-flavored vodka at Broda Beverage Company. Sabrina in Philadelphia weighs DTC versus wholesale for her handmade biscotti company House of Biscotti. Andy also shares how his latest venture, Pie, was inspired by his own struggle with loneliness after moving during the pandemic.

Apr 17, 202548 min

Related Companies

Bonobos

Founded in 2007, Bonobos pioneered direct-to-consumer menswear with a focus on perfect fit and exceptional customer service. The brand was acquired by Walmart in 2017 and continues to operate as a leading digitally native apparel retailer.

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