Steve Conine

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Steve Conine
Born
Steven K. Conine

1972or1973(age 50–51) [1]
NationalityAmerican
Education Cornell 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.

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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]

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