Bob lee, the former chief technology executive of square who is also the founder of cash app. And currently he was working as chief product officer of mobile coin. Unfortunately, he has died after getting fatally stabbed in San Francisco early Tuesday.
This information is given by the police and cryptocurrency platform. The police said in a press release that one of their officers reported the incident of stabbing on main street of San Francisco at 2:35 am, Tuesday. Where they found a 43 year old man suffering from fatal stab wounds . Finally they took the victim to the hospital, where he took his last breath.
Bob lee’s death was confirmed by the CEO of MobileCoin, where he is currently employed.Josh Goldbard (CEO of MobileCoin) said this message to everyone in his statement given to CNN on Wednesday morning ” Our dear friend and colleague, Bob Lee passed away yesterday at the age of 43, survived by loving family and collection of close friends and Collaborators. Bob was a dynamo, a force of nature. Bob was the genuine article. He was made for the world that is being born right now, he was a child of dreams, and whatever he imagined, no matter how crazy, he made real.”
He continued : “We will miss you Bob. We love you.”
Bob Lee has contributed alot to Android at Google, then he became the first CTO of Square , during this time he also created Cash App, and before leaving all of us alone he is currently working in MobileCoin where he joined it as a early stage investor and advisor. Then he became the chief product officer and also helped in launching “Moby App”.
Bob Lee’s father, Rick Lee also confirmed this news in his statement given on Facebook. Wgere he wrote, ” I just lost my best friend. Bob would give you the shirt off his back. He would never look down on anyone and adhered to a strict no-judgment philosophy.”
He also said that his son “will be missed by all those that knew him” and atlast he thanked those who have reached out and offered support to him.
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San Francisco’s Mayor London Breed also reacted to this news and in the statement mayor said Lee’s death “a horrible tragedy.” Breed said that police are doing their best and as soon they complete their investigation of Lee’s death , they definitely share further more details to us.
Everyone related to tech world and beyond responded to the news of Lee’s death with shock and grief. Some of the tweets are mentioned below, where the CEO’S of some big tech companies reacting on thw death of “Bob Lee”.
Figma CEO “Dylan Field” – “It’s so hard to believe he is gone,” wrote in a tweet, recalling how he first met Lee back in 2006.
Tech investor of Launchpad Capital “Ryan Gilbert” – tweeted that Lee “was one of a kind,” adding, “May his memory be a blessing.”
Mixed Martial Arts fighter “Jake Shields” remembered Lee as a “loyal friend” in a tweet, writing, “RIP brother”.
Shields’ tweet gained the attention of Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk, who said that, “Violent crime in SF is horrific and even if attackers are caught, they are often released immediately.” Musk also tagged San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins in his tweet.
CEO of Square (which is now called Block) “Jack Dorsey” respond on social media Nostr – “Heartbreaking,” Dorsey wrote. “Bob was instrumental to Square and Cash App”.
We all are deeply sad after hearing the news of unfortunate death of Bob Lee. It is with a heavy heart that I express my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this extremely difficult time.
He was a true visionary and leader in the tech industry, and his contributions will be sorely missed.He had achieved all those things which he had dreamed for. His legacy will continue to inspire us and influence the upcoming generations also.
As we mourn his loss, we can take solace in the memories we shared with him and the impact he made on our lives. I hope that we all find comfort and strength during this dark time, and find peace in the knowledge that he touched so many lives.
Rest in peace, “Bob Lee”. Your legacy will never be forgotten.
