“Plenty of entrepreneurs can start a company. What is more rare is to evolve it and to scale with it over time.”

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The quote suggests that launching a company is only the first step. The harder part is adapting the business and helping it grow steadily over time. It contrasts initial startup ability with the long-term skills needed to keep building successfully.

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Original Language & Translation

Originally said in English.

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About Andy Dunn

American entrepreneur and Bonobos co-founder

Andy Dunn is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bonobos Inc. He was CEO of the company for 11 years after helping start it in 2007. In June 2017, Walmart announced it would buy Bonobos for $310 million in cash. Dunn then joined Walmart to lead its direct-to-consumer brands, before leaving in January 2020. After Walmart sold Bonobos in 2023, he returned to the company as an advisor.

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