Jim McKelvey

Jim McKelvey

Jim McKelvey (#2375)

I have this habit of starting companies, but I can't run them. If I stay around too long, I become disruptive.

  • $ 2 B
  • Mobile payments
  • United States
  • M
  • 60 Years

About Me

Jim McKelvey cofounded payments firm Square with Jack Dorsey in 2009 after he had trouble selling a $2,000 art piece from his studio; the company was renamed Block in 2021. McKelvey remains on Block's board He started a new company, Invisibly, which powers micropayments for journalism and publishing. He owns nearly 5% of Block stock and has netted at least $270 million from selling Block shares over the years. A serial entrepreneur, he has started at least seven companies, ranging from a CD cabinet maker to a glass-blowing studio. He also sits on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and started a nonprofit, LaunchCode, to teach people how to program. In March 2020, he released "The Innovation Stack," a book detailing Square's battle with Amazon to create a better payments system.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Jim McKelvey’s rise and global influence.

  • #2481   Billionaires (2026)
  • #269   Forbes 400 (2021)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Jim McKelvey’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.7B (May 4, 2026)

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