Block ft. Jack Dorsey - A controversial hack week project becomes the #1 financial services app

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7 ай бұрын

CEO Jack Dorsey’s ultimate vision for Block was always about economic empowerment for all. Initially called Square, the company’s first product-the white dongle that let small businesses turn an iPhone into a credit card reader-was just a first step. So when a hack week project called Cash App that let anyone send money for free started gaining traction, Dorsey wanted to support it. It was easier said than done. It seemed like a strategic departure and it was costing lots of time and money. “Everyone wanted to kill it,” Dorsey says. Today, Cash App accounts for half the company’s revenue. In this episode, Dorsey explains how the company navigated this strategic shift, and how companies can succeed by weaving successive products and experiences around a singular, core vision.
Jack Dorsey
Jack Dorsey is the head of, chairman, and cofounder of Block (formerly Square). Prior to Block, Jack Dorsey founded Twitter and served as the company’s CEO.
Brian Grassadonia
Brian Grassadonia is the executive VP & general manager of Block’s Cash App.
Alyssa Henry
Alyssa Henry is the CEO of the Square business at Block. Outside of Block, Alyssa sits on the board of directors of Confluent.

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@lukmanhakim-gm3yp 7 ай бұрын

This back-to-back discussion among founders, venture capitalists, and other key persons are awesome. So many insights, so many key decision makings to obtain. Very appreciate this podcast. Do hope you're doing these a lot more in the near future.

@blakesheppard4093 7 ай бұрын

Very inspiring and well made podcast. Square crucible moment next is bitcoin seemingly.

@kivatinos 6 күн бұрын

Great post!

@ZoraSt 7 ай бұрын

An example of creatively trying to combine philanthropy with entrepreneurship

@charlenecolas5837 6 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed the peaceful calming voices and super interesting breakdown of BLOCK Inc insights. The lessons learned are very interesting along with the pivoting moments, especially with Starbucks.