# Brian Popelka

> Brian Popelka is a startup investor at Overstock (Salt Lake City). See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Overstock](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/overstock-com)
- Location: Salt Lake City, United States
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpopelka

Brian Popelka is a startup investor at Overstock in Salt Lake City. Brian Popelka, as senior vice president of supplier, customer and people care, is responsible for the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of Overstock's award- winning customer care department. Under his direction, the department has repeatedly ranked in the top four of the former NRF Foundation/American Express CustomerChoice Awards, and earned the Gartner Gold Award and the 2011 Stevie Award for the Retail Customer Service Department of the Year. Popelka also oversees all relations with the company's drop-ship fulfillment partners.Popelka has held several positions since joining the Overstock in 2002, including business to business manager, director of the books, media, movies and games department, and vice president of customer care. In these roles, Popelka has contributed greatly to the success of Overstock, helping to set the tone of the company's culture while at the same time spearheading development of a media channel, travel site, and auto sales site.Popelka holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Film and History from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

## About Overstock

VC Fund · Salt Lake City, United States

Overstock.com operates as an online retailer for brand names at clearance prices. Through its fan page, users can enjoy exclusive promotions, product deals, gift card giveaways, contests, and more. They can easily speak their mind by writing on the wall, uploading photos and videos, or by starting a discussion board.

5 contacts available at Overstock.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brian Popelka | Senior Vice President, Supplier, Customer and People Care | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/brian-popelka |
| Carter Lee | Senior Vice President, Technology | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/carter-lee |
| Jonathan Johnson | interim CEO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jonathan-e-johnson-iii |
| Lucia Macari | Senior Test Engineer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lucia-macari |
| Mitch Edwards | Senior Vice President, Global Operations and General Counsel | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitch-edwards-2 |

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