SAN FRANCISCO, California — Bob Lee, a well-known tech innovator and former chief technology officer of Square, has passed away at the age of 43 after an apparent stabbing attack in San Francisco. Lee, who played a significant role in the success of the popular Cash App, joined MobileCoin, a cryptocurrency and digital payments startup, as its chief product officer in 2021.
MobileCoin CEO Josh Goldbard confirmed Lee’s death in a statement to CNN, calling him “a dynamo, a force of nature” and “the genuine article.” Goldbard further expressed his sorrow in a separate tweet, stating, “Bob left this world too soon.”
On Tuesday morning, San Francisco police responded to a stabbing report in the Rincon area of the city, where they found a male victim with apparent stab wounds. Despite receiving medical attention, the victim, later identified as Lee, succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Lee’s death is ongoing, and the police have made no arrests as of yet. Several local news sources have reported that Lee was the victim of the stabbing.
Lee’s passing is a significant loss to the tech industry, as his contributions at Square and Cash App had earned him widespread recognition and respect. The news of his death has left many in shock, and his family, friends, and colleagues are mourning his untimely passing.