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One year after a bipolar episode, Bonobos cofounder sold his company to Walmart for $310 million
fortune.com • • business
Key Points:
- Andy Dunn, co-founder of Bonobos, was diagnosed with Bipolar I in college but faced a severe manic episode in 2016, leading to hospitalization and a turning point in his life and career.
- Despite mental health struggles, Dunn successfully led Bonobos from a startup to a $310 million acquisition by Walmart in 2017, recognizing entrepreneurial traits often mirror symptoms of hypomania.
- Post-Bonobos, Dunn has openly shared his mental health journey through talks and his book, and founded Pie, a social media platform aimed at combating loneliness and fostering real-world connections.
- Pie, launched in 2020, initially struggled but gained traction after relocating to Chicago, now serving over 310,000 users across 100 U.S. cities and raising $24 million from notable investors.
- The company recently added Nadya Okamoto as co-founder, expanding its mission to empower younger generations, particularly Gen Z, to build meaningful social communities.
