23 - Sam Patterson on OpenBazaar, OB1, and the Decentralization of Everything
Sam Patterson works on the OpenBazaar project, bu…
July 27, 20151h 9m
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Show Notes
Sam Patterson works on the OpenBazaar project, building a distributed, peer-to-peer marketplace for the world. His team recently received media attention for landing a $1m investment from prominent VC firms Union Square Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
We discuss what OpenBazaar is, how it differs from traditional online marketplaces like eBay and Amazon, and from others like Silk Road. We also touch on his unique personal and professional journey and his decision to unschool his kids.