# [[👤Jack Dorsey]] - [[Artificial Intelligence]] - [[👤Jack Dorsey]] *** Jack Dorsey is an American technology entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, as well as the founder and CEO of Block, Inc. (formerly Square). Here are some key points about Jack Dorsey: 1. Early Life and Education: - Born on November 19, 1976, in St. Louis, Missouri - Showed an early interest in computer programming and dispatch technology - Attended but did not graduate from New York University 2. Career Highlights: - Co-founded Twitter in 2006 with Evan Williams, Biz Stone, and Noah Glass - Served as Twitter's first CEO from 2006 to 2008, and again from 2015 to 2021 - Founded Square (now Block, Inc.) in 2009, a mobile payments company 3. Innovations and Contributions: - Pioneered the concept of microblogging with Twitter's 140-character limit - Developed Square's mobile payment technology, revolutionizing small business transactions - Advocate for cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin 4. Leadership Style and Personal Habits: - Known for his unconventional leadership approach and personal habits - Practices meditation, intermittent fasting, and cold therapy - Advocates for remote work and decentralized organizational structures 5. Philanthropy and Social Causes: - Pledged $1 billion (28% of his wealth) to fund COVID-19 relief and other causes in 2020 - Supports various social and political causes, including criminal justice reform 6. Recent Developments: - Stepped down as Twitter CEO in November 2021 - Supported Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter in 2022 - Currently focused on leading Block, Inc. and exploring decentralized technologies 7. Net Worth: - Estimated net worth of $3.1 billion as of October 2023, according to Forbes Jack Dorsey's career has been marked by innovation in social media and financial technology, as well as a commitment to transparency and decentralization in tech platforms. His unconventional approaches to business and personal life have made him a notable and sometimes controversial figure in the tech industry. Citations: [1] https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-cn/%E6%9D%B0%E5%85%8B%C2%B7%E5%A4%9A%E8%A5%BF [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Dorsey [3] https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Dorsey [4] https://oslofreedomforum.com/speaker/jack-dorsey/ [5] https://twitter.com/jack [6] https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/jack-dorsey [7] https://www.forbes.com/profile/jack-dorsey/ [8] https://astrumpeople.com/jack-dorsey-biography/ [9] https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-Dorsey [10] https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Dorsey-Way-Greater-Discovered/dp/1682619052 [11] https://www.businessinsider.com/jack-dorsey-twitter-creator-billionaire [12] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_%28social_network%29 [13] https://www.fastcompany.com/91119170/jack-dorsey-elon-musk-relationship-bluesky-twitter