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Jack Dorsey

Tech Entrepreneur and Co-founder of Twitter Jack Dorsey

Full Name: Jack Patrick Dorsey
Profession: Tech Entrepreneur and Co-founder of Twitter

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Jack Dorsey is an American entrepreneur who co-founded two major platforms, Twitter and Square. As a young man, Dorsey developed a keen interest in computers and programming, paving the way for him to create Twitter, a platform that reshaped the world of communication.

Twitter, launched in 2006, quickly evolved into a global medium for social interaction, news dissemination, and marketing, impacting significant global events from political campaigns to social movements. Dorsey was at the helm of Twitter during its early stages and later returned to lead the company from 2015 until his departure in 2021.

Simultaneously, Dorsey co-founded Square in 2009, a company that transformed the payment industry by providing a platform for anyone with a smartphone or tablet to accept card payments. This innovative idea immensely benefitted small businesses, allowing for greater flexibility and ease in transactions. Under Dorsey's leadership, Square expanded its portfolio to offer a wide range of business and financial services.

In his personal life, Dorsey demonstrates an interest in holistic practices such as meditation and yoga. His professional interests extend to the realm of cryptocurrencies, where he has made substantial investments.

Born: November 19, 1976
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Age: 47 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio

Historical Events

  • 2006-03-21 First ever tweet sent out by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey "just setting up my twttr"
  • 2019-09-01 Co-founder and CEO of Twitter Jack Dorsey has his Twitter account hacked
  • 2019-10-30 Twitter head Jack Dorsey announces it will no longer take political ads
  • 2021-03-23 First ever tweet by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey "just setting up my twttr" sells for $2.9 million in digitally autographed version
  • 2021-11-29 Jack Dorsey announces he is stepping down as CEO of Twitter, to be replaced by Parag Agrawal

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