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Patrick Byrne
Online Retailer
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Patrick Byrne

Online Retailer
Patrick Byrne, a prominent figure in the digital commerce sector, is best known as the founder and CEO of Overstock.com, a role he held for over twenty years. His visionary leadership was crucial in turning Overstock.com into a leading online retail platform. Established in 1999, the company rapidly achieved profitability within three years, a significant accomplishment in the highly competitive e-commerce industry. This early success foreshadowed the company's ongoing financial growth, with 2009 marking a year of notable profitability and the company's revenues reaching a staggering $1.8 billion by 2016. Byrne's innovative approach was further exemplified in 2012 when he steered Overstock.com to become the first major retailer to accept Bitcoin, placing the company at the forefront of adopting new financial technologies. His fascination with blockchain technology led to the establishment of Medici Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on blockchain technology investments. In a landmark move, Byrne became the first person to purchase a digital bond on the Bitcoin blockchain. Under his leadership, Overstock.com continued its pioneering streak, becoming the first company to issue shares via an alternative trading system in 2016. After a successful and transformative tenure at Overstock.com, Byrne stepped down as CEO in 2019, leaving a legacy of innovation and business success.
Overstock.com
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Stanford University
United States

职场能力评价

专业背景

  • 目前状态
    就职中
    目前没有兴趣寻找新的机会
  • 专业
    商务开发
    客户管理/咨询/开发
  • 产业
    企业支持
    数字
  • 工作年资
    15 年以上 (15 年以上相关工作经验)
  • 管理经历
    我有管理 15 人以上的经验
  • 技能
    Online Marketing
    Online Retailer
  • 语言能力
    English
    专业
  • 最高学历
    博士

求职偏好

  • 预期工作模式
    全职
    对远端工作有兴趣
  • 希望获得的职位
    Founder & CEO
  • 期望的工作地点
  • 接案服务
    不提供接案服务

工作经验

Founder & CEO

Overstock.com
全职
1999年7月 - 2019年10月
20 年 4 个月

学历

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Philosophy
1992 - 1996