Jack Dorsey
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Jack Dorsey

American entrepreneur (born 1976) · Co-founder of Block and former CEO of Twitter

Latest 13d ago
Organization
Block, Inc.
Role
Co-founder
Born
1976 (age 49–50)
Focus
Bitcoin
Also known as
Jack Patrick Dorsey
Nationality
American
Education
University of Missouri–Rolla, New York University
On X
@jack
Reference
Wikipedia

Profile by The Voices DeskReviewed under editorial standardsUpdated September 26, 2026Corrections

Who is Jack Dorsey?

Jack Dorsey is an American tech entrepreneur and businessman. He is known for co-founding Twitter, Inc., which operated the social media service Twitter. Dorsey also co-founded financial technology company Block, Inc., which owns and operates Square, Cash App, Afterpay, Bitkey, and Tidal. Additionally, he co-founded the microblogging social networking service Bluesky. His work with these companies has established him as a significant figure in the technology and financial sectors.

Career

Dorsey enrolled at the University of Missouri–Rolla in 1995 before transferring to New York University in 1997, where he dropped out two years later. While studying at New York University, he conceived the idea that later became Twitter. He then co-founded Twitter, Inc., Block, Inc., and Bluesky. Through these ventures, Dorsey became a notable voice in technology and finance.

What is Jack Dorsey known for?

  • Co-founder of Twitter
  • Co-founder of Block
  • Co-founder of Bluesky
  • American tech entrepreneur

What Jack Dorsey has said

“government of India officially removes bitchat from the App Store”

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Frequently asked

Who is Jack Dorsey?
Jack Dorsey is an American tech entrepreneur and businessman known for co-founding Twitter, Inc. and financial technology company Block, Inc. He also co-founded the microblogging social networking service Bluesky.
What is Jack Dorsey known for?
Jack Dorsey is known for co-founding Twitter, Inc., which operated the social media service Twitter, and for co-founding Block, Inc., a financial technology company. He also co-founded Bluesky.
Where does Jack Dorsey share views on Bitcoin?
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