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Block

1955 Broadway
Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
(855) 700-6000

Overview

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Introduction

Block, started by Twitter founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey, makes it easier for entrepreneurs to start, run, and grow their businesses. One of its foremost products, the Square card is enabled to accept chip cards and NFC payments. At Block, you’ll work with an inventive team that’s solving real problems, fostering economic empowerment, and building the future of e-commerce. Block offers impactful STEM internships and careers, and special offerings like coding boot camps for women.

Company Stats


Size

10,001+ Employees

Major Departments

Counsel

Major Office Locations

Oakland, CA (HQ)


CEO

Jack Dorsey


Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer

Amrita Ahuja

About the Company

Jack Dorsey, founder and CEO of Twitter, started Square in 2009. Now called Block, with Square being its flagship tool, the company aims to democratize the business world, making it a less complex environment for young business and entrepreneurs. The original Square card reader was the first of many of the company's innovations. Today, Block is the parent company of many big-name brands, including Square, Cash App, Afterpay, Tidal, Bitkey, and Proto. Block has opened up a world of opportunity to anyone with a bright idea looking to start a business.

Block went public in November 2015 and continues to grow financially (it generated more than $5 billion in revenues each quarter) and strategically (it’s constantly rolling out new tools and ideas). Cash App, the peer-to-peer payment app, was created by the team ...

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Perks & Benefits