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The Fall Of Overstock’s Mad King

Patrick Bryne’s tenure at Overstock.com was already on the rocks, due to an all in bet on blockchain technology, before he admitted that he had an affair with the Russian operative Maria Butina.

Lauren Debter Forbes Aug 2019 Permalink

Health

Beta Blockers Were a Miracle Cure for My Stage Fright

Online startups can send you pills to cure anxiety. But is it safe to buy them?

Shannon Palus Slate Jun 2019 25min Permalink

Business Tech

Why Is This Man Smiling?

At times, Mr. Hsieh comes across as an alien who has studied human beings in order to live among them.

A profile of the Zappos CEO.

Motoko Rich New York Times Apr 2011 10min Permalink

Business Tech

Happy Feet

How and why Zappos works.

Alexandra Jacobs New Yorker Dec 2009 15min Permalink

Business

A Modern Mess

The rise and fall of Design Within Reach.

Jeff Chu Fast Company Dec 2009 Permalink