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Early Life and Education
Jack Patrick Dorsey was born on November 19, 1976, in St. Louis, Missouri. He developed an early interest in computers and communications, programming dispatch software for taxis and emergency services by the age of 15. Dorsey attended the Missouri University of Science and Technology before transferring to New York University, where he conceived the idea that would eventually become Twitter. He left NYU before completing his degree to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions. Britannica
Career
In 2006, Dorsey co-founded Twitter, Inc. with Evan Williams and Biz Stone. He served as the company's CEO until 2008 and returned to the role from 2015 to 2021. Under his leadership, Twitter became a prominent social media platform, influencing global communication and politics. Dorsey resigned as CEO in November 2021. Wikipedia
Square (Block, Inc.)
In 2009, Dorsey co-founded Square, a mobile payments company, with Jim McKelvey. The company launched its first product in 2010, allowing small businesses to accept credit card payments via mobile devices. Square rebranded to Block, Inc. in December 2021 to reflect its expansion into blockchain technology. Dorsey continues to serve as CEO of Block, Inc. Cointelegraph
Philanthropy
Dorsey has been active in philanthropy, notably donating $1 billion of his Square equity in 2020 to fund COVID-19 relief efforts, girls' education, and universal basic income initiatives. He has also supported environmental causes, including funding the planting of 150,000 trees as part of the #TeamTrees initiative in 2019. Biography.com
Personal Life
Dorsey is known for his unconventional lifestyle, including practices like Vipassana meditation. He resides in San Francisco, California. Wikipedia
Net Worth
As of May 2025, Forbes estimated Dorsey's net worth to be $3.8 billion. Wikipedia