Nov 25, 2017

State Auditor John Dougall and Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton talk with Overstock founder and CEO Patrick Byrne. Byrne shares the founding story of Overstock and its impact on tech innovation as well as Utah's economy. Byrne shares why a Vermont native made Utah his home.

Aimee asks Byrne about Overstock's new augmented reality tool, allowing customers to view furnishings in their homes prior to purchase. Dougall then inquires about Byrne's advocacy of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. Byrne shares why he believes blockchain technology will be more revolutionary than the internet.

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