Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | November 29, 1962 |
Birth Place | Indiana |
Age | 61 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Net worth: $17 Million (2024)
Patrick Byrne, a renowned entrepreneur hailing from Indiana, is projected to have a net worth of $17 million by 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, Byrne has demonstrated exceptional business acumen, leading to his considerable wealth accumulation. He is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions in various industries, including e-commerce and technology. Known for his innovative mindset and strategic approach, Byrne has established himself as a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial landscape. With his drive and determination, it comes as no surprise that he is set to achieve substantial financial success in the coming years.
About
The founder and CEO of Overstock.com, he was dubbed "the Renaissance man of e-commerce" by Fortune Magazine. Overstock.com was the first online retailer to accept bitcoin, becoming a billion dollar company while achieving full profitability in a decade.
Before Fame
He attended Dartmouth College, Beijing Normal University, Cambridge University as a Marshall Scholar, and received his doctorate in philosophy from Stanford University.
Trivia
He started Worldstock Fair Trade as a way to give back in a sustainable fashion to artisans in developing nations. He is a black belt in taekwondo and he has ridden a bicycle across the U.S. four times. He is also a linguist, skydiver, SCUBA diver and a three-time cancer survivor.
Family Life
He is the son of the late John J. Byrne, an insurance industry mogul who served as CEO of GEICO, White Mountains Insurance Group and Fireman's Fund. Patrick has never been married and has no children.
Associated With
He created the award-winning blog DeepCapture.com during his fight against Wall Street and naked short selling. He serves as chairman of the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, founded by two of his mentors, the late Milton and Rose Friedman.