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Fireside chat with Jack Dorsey ♻️ (Interview)

Aug 19, 2022

In a captivating conversation, Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Block and former CEO of Twitter, shares insights from his tech journey. He discusses the transformative power of Bitcoin and its potential to reshape the economic landscape. Dorsey emphasizes the importance of open source software in fostering innovation and developer collaboration. He also highlights recent advancements like Cash App Pay and the Lightning Development Kit. Finally, he reflects on the future of currency, showcasing Bitcoin's advantages over traditional systems.

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ANECDOTE

Hacker Ethos

Jack Dorsey learned by exploring systems, viewing source code, and embracing public feedback.
He applied a punk rock ethos to programming, valuing public creation and learning from mistakes.

INSIGHT

Giving Back to Open Source

Successful companies should contribute back to open source.
Open source is essential for growth and innovation.

INSIGHT

Block's Naming Philosophy

Square, now Block, was intentionally named generically for flexibility.
The name "Block" references various aspects of the company's vision.

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This week we’re re-broadcasting a very special episode of Founders Talk. Adam was invited by our friends at Square to host a fireside chat with Jack Dorsey as the featured finale of their annual developer conference called Square Unboxed. Jack is one of the most prolific CEOs out there. He’s a hacker turned CEO, often working at the very edge of what’s to come. He’s focused on what the future has to offer and an innovator at scale. He’s also a Bitcoin maximalist and has positioned himself and Block long on Bitcoin.

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