Steve Conine

American businessman
Steve Conine
Born
Steven K. Conine

1972 or 1973 (age 50–51)[1]
NationalityAmerican
EducationCornell University
OccupationBusinessman
Known forCo-founder and co-chairman, Wayfair
SpouseAlexi Conine
Children3

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.

Early life

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

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

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

  1. ^ a b "Executive Profile: Steven K. Conine". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  2. ^ 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."
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Wayfair founders Niraj Shah and Steve Conine at Entrepreneurship Summit NYC 2013". Cornell University. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  5. ^ "Wayfair Team Members". 20 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018 – via www.wayfair.com.
  6. ^ "#1168 Steve Conine". 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019 – via www.forbes.com.
  7. ^ "Co founder Steve Conine has some unusual hobbies". Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  8. ^ a b "A Dream Home in the Tetons with Mod Style". 24 August 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  9. ^ Craig, Elise (11 July 2015). "A Custom, LED-Lit Slide Twists Through This Family-Friendly Vacation Home". Retrieved 30 December 2017.