Technology & Innovation — October 26, 2009

No More Khaki Diaper Butt!

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Andy Dunn was sick of the way that his pants fit. So he and a friend from Stanford Business School started an online pants company called Bonobos. They make reasonably priced pants that are customed tailored to men. The best part? No more shopping in stores! Dunn talked to Big Think about the genesis of his idea, and what goes into starting a service for customers that you never meet in person. Stay tuned for his interview in the upcoming weeks.

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