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HIBT Lab! Burn Rate: Andy Dunn

May 26, 2022

Andy Dunn, co-founder of Bonobos and author of "Burn Rate," opens up about his journey through entrepreneurship while battling bipolar disorder. He shares the emotional highs and lows he faced during pivotal moments, including his company's $310 million acquisition by Walmart and his personal life milestones. Dunn emphasizes the critical need for mental health awareness and support in the entrepreneurial world, showcasing resilience and the importance of vulnerability in addressing mental health challenges.

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Andy Dunn

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

From CEO to Employee: A Reflective Transition

9min

Navigating the Extremes of Bipolar Disorder and Entrepreneurship

5min

Navigating Love and Crisis

6min

Exploring Notorious Scams and Medical Mysteries

2min

Navigating Bipolar Disorder in Entrepreneurship

15min

Entrepreneurship and Challenges in Fashion Industry

2min

From the outside, it seemed like Andy Dunn was living the dream. His menswear company, Bonobos, was acquired by Walmart for $310 million in 2017 — the same year he married the love of his life, Manuela. Of course, Andy’s entrepreneurial journey wasn’t without its challenges. Under the surface were much darker struggles that he largely kept hidden…

This week on How I Built This Lab, Andy returns to the show to talk to Guy about his new book, Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind. In this radically honest memoir, Andy finally opens up about the struggle with bipolar disorder that nearly cost him everything.

Check out Andy’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Rate-Launching-Startup-Losing/dp/0593238265

Listen to Andy’s How I Built This interview from 2019: https://www.npr.org/2019/01/18/686640146/bonobos-andy-dunn

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