Scott Tannen
Scott Tannen is the founder and CEO of Boll & Branch, a luxury bedding company he launched in 2014 with his wife Missy. The brand focuses on ethical and sustainable production, and has grown to 275 employees and 15 retail locations.
Scott Tannen's Bio
Scott Tannen is the Founder & CEO of Boll & Branch, the world's first Fair Trade-certified luxury bedding company. He launched the brand in 2014 with his wife Missy after their own search for high-quality sheets exposed the exploitative practices of the traditional textile industry. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Scott worked as a video game maker, bringing a disruptive, consumer-first mindset to the surprisingly opaque world of bedding manufacturing. Under his leadership, Boll & Branch has grown from a direct-to-consumer startup into a globally recognized lifestyle brand that proves ethical sourcing and luxury are not mutually exclusive. The company's focus on fair trade, organic cotton, and radical transparency has redefined what "good sheets" can mean—for both customers and the farmers who grow the cotton. Today, Boll & Branch operates retail stores and continues to expand its product line while maintaining its core mission of doing business differently.
Career Timeline
1999 — Began digital marketing role at Nabisco/Kraft Foods
Pioneered internet and digital marketing within Nabisco (later Kraft Foods) during the late 1990s, becoming the company's de facto digital team.
2014 — Founded Boll & Branch
Launched luxury bedding company with wife Missy after self-funding the venture; motivated by exploitative industry practices.
2015 — Expanded product line to organic cotton towels and baby bedding at Boll & Branch
Introduced organic cotton bath towels and a line of crib sheets and blankets for babies, broadening the product portfolio.
2016 — Raised $7M Series A funding from Silas Capital at Boll & Branch
Secured Series A investment to accelerate growth and scale operations.
2016 — Launched flannel bedding line at Boll & Branch
Introduced flannel bedding manufactured in Guimaraes, Portugal, expanding international supply chain.
2017 — Opened first retail store at The Mall at Short Hills at Boll & Branch
Began brick-and-mortar presence with inaugural store in Short Hills, New Jersey.
2017 — Raised $4M Series B funding from Silas Capital at Boll & Branch
Secured additional funding to further expand retail and product categories.
2018 — Expanded into mattresses and down pillows at Boll & Branch
Launched luxury mattress line using wool, coils, and organic cotton; introduced ethically sourced down pillows.
2019 — Received $100M investment from L Catterton and entered Nordstrom at Boll & Branch
Accepted $100M growth investment from private-equity firm L Catterton; products began carrying in 21 Nordstrom stores.
