Jack Dorsey
Businessman, co-founder of Twitter
Born
November 19th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Co-founded Twitter in 2006, which became a significant social media platform affecting communication and information dissemination. Played a pivotal role in developing Square, a financial services and mobile payment company, launched in 2009. Served as CEO of Twitter twice, from 2006 to 2008 and then from 2015 to 2021. Contributed to the evolution of social media by introducing innovative features and fostering digital discourse.
Co-founded Twitter
Co-founded Square
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