Overstock CEO on Wall Street Corruption

“For many months I have gone to bed knowing somewhere in America there is a grandmother eating dog food tonight so that some ass … on Wall Street can drive a new Porsche.”

Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock (Fortune, 2005)


2 thoughts on “Overstock CEO on Wall Street Corruption

  1. Lila,

    I said that in 2005. I thought it was euphonious, but Fortune gave me some grief about the vulgarity. I hope that the trade-off works out more in my favor these days.

    Best,
    Patrick Byrne
    CEO, Overstock.com
    Journalist, DeepCapture.com

  2. Hi –

    I liked it. I saw in an article by Bethany McLean, if I’m not mistaken.
    Thanks for stopping by.

    Lila Rajiva

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