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Meaning
The quote says that getting financing is not the finish line for an entrepreneur. Instead, it marks the point where the real work begins, with new responsibilities and pressure ahead. It compares that shift to a race beginning right after what seems like the hardest part.
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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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