Mystery will may reveal Zappos founder’s final wishes

techcrunch.comPublished: 4/24/2025

Summary

"Tony Hsieh, late founder of Zappos, has left a surprising will behind that includes a 'no-contest' clause benefiting his family members and allocations totaling over $50 million to surprise beneficiaries. Among its bizarre provisions is a $3 million gift to Harvard University, which is currently under scrutiny by the Trump administration as part of the federal funding freeze. The discovery adds another layer to Hsieh's mysterious legacy following his untimely death in a house fire."