Steven K. Conine (born 1972/73) is an American businessman, and the co-chairman and co-founder (with Niraj Shah) of the online retailer Wayfair.
Steve Conine | |
|---|---|
| Born | Steven K. Conine 1972 or 1973 (age 50–51)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Cornell University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-founder and co-chairman, Wayfair |
| Spouse | Alexi Conine |
| Children | 3 |
Early life edit
Raised in the New Vernon section of Harding Township, New Jersey, Conine spent some time during his teens working at a pair of outdoor furniture stores his mother operated.[2] Conine graduated from Delbarton School in 1991.[3] He went on to attend Cornell University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1995.[1][4]
Career edit
Conine co-founded Wayfair in 2002, and is the co-chairman of the board.[5]
In May 2017, Wayfair's share price rose above $70 per share, making Conine and his co-founder Niraj Shah both billionaires. As of 2019, each had an estimated net worth of $2.3 billion.[6]
Personal life edit
Conine is married to Alexi, they have three children and live in Boston, Massachusetts.[7][8] They have a holiday home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.[8][9]
References edit
- ^ a b "Executive Profile: Steven K. Conine". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ Wehrum, Kasey. "Special Report: Wayfair's Road to $1 Billion Wayfair was founded with one goal in mind: to get as big as possible. Next stop: $1 billion.", Inc. (magazine), April 3, 2012. Accessed October 31, 2019. "Conine grew up in New Vernon, New Jersey, and his mother owned two stores that sold outdoor furniture."
- ^ Fiddes, Jessica. "Architects of E-Commerce; Steve Conine '91, Co-Founder of Wayfair.com", p. 24, Delbarton Today, Fall / Winter 2017. Accessed October 31, 2019.
- ^ "Wayfair founders Niraj Shah and Steve Conine at Entrepreneurship Summit NYC 2013". Cornell University. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Wayfair Team Members". 20 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018 – via www.wayfair.com.
- ^ "#1168 Steve Conine". 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019 – via www.forbes.com.
- ^ "Co founder Steve Conine has some unusual hobbies". Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ a b "A Dream Home in the Tetons with Mod Style". 24 August 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ Craig, Elise (11 July 2015). "A Custom, LED-Lit Slide Twists Through This Family-Friendly Vacation Home". Retrieved 30 December 2017.