Square
Mentioned in 30 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Square (Company) A fintech and payment processing company co-founded by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey that provides point-of-sale systems, payment processing, and business management tools for small merchants and restaurants. The platform has expanded beyond payments to include online ordering, inventory management, payroll, and AI-powered analytics, and notably acquired Afterpay to add buy-now-pay-later capabilities. Commonly featured as a podcast sponsor and discussed in business contexts for its role in democratizing financial services for small businesses, though the company (now operating under parent company Block) has undergone significant restructuring including major layoffs driven by AI implementation.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth · Apr 12, 2026
Hard truths about building in the AI era | Keith Rabois (Khosla Ventures)
“Rabois was COO; Jack Dorsey example of being ahead of curve; smoothie story illustrates barrel concept”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Apr 10, 2026
E345: How I Raised $10 Billion in Venture Capital w/Scott Painter
“Payment processing and business management platform featured as episode sponsor for SMB operations”
TBPN · Apr 7, 2026
FULL INTERVIEW: Thomas Laffont’s Journey From Hollywood Assistant to Legendary Tech Investor
“Jack Dorsey's company pivoting entire infrastructure for AI era with remote-first, small-team approach to AI-native building”
The a16z Show · Apr 1, 2026
What Happens When a Public Company Goes All In on AI
“Block subsidiary providing payment processing and point-of-sale solutions, being restructured with AI-powered small teams”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 25, 2026
A Toolkit for a Noisy Mind: How John Green Manages Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts
“Sponsor providing payment processing and financial management tools for small businesses”
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch · Mar 16, 2026
20VC: The 8 Moats of Enduring Software Companies: How to Analyse for Durability and Defensibility in a World of AI | Why Dropouts are "AI Maxing" the World & Remote Early-Stage Companies are Dying with Gokul Rajaram
“Multi-product portfolio strategy example with 11 products doing $50M+ revenue”
TBPN · Mar 3, 2026
Ellison's Media Empire, Ken Burns Joins, Cursor Mic Drop | Matthew Belloni, Gokul Rajaram, Nik Seetharaman, Raj Rajamani, James Everingham, Dr. Felix Ejeckam
“Conducted 40% layoffs, example of AI-driven workforce reduction”
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth · Mar 1, 2026
The design process is dead. Here’s what’s replacing it. | Jenny Wen (head of design at Claude)
“One of Jenny's previous design roles mentioned in her background”
This Week in Startups · Feb 28, 2026
The Biggest Private Funding Round in History | E2256
“Block subsidiary mentioned in context of company restructuring and layoffs”
NPR News Now · Feb 27, 2026
NPR News: 02-27-2026 6PM EST
“Former name of Block; company rebranding reflects shift toward fintech and AI-focused operations”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 27, 2026
2/27/26: Zohran Flawless Trump Victory, 1st AI Mass Layoff, Anthropic DEFIES Hegseth
“Jack Dorsey's major fintech company affected by BlockStock layoffs”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 27, 2026
Mike Vigil on Cartels, Matthew McGuire on Tariffs, John Baick on Online Accusations
“Financial services company laying off 40% of workforce due to AI implementation, per CEO Tim Dorsey”
Gastropod · Feb 24, 2026
When is a Pancake Not a Pancake?
“Episode sponsor providing point-of-sale, payroll, and AI business analytics tools for restaurants”
Fell Into Food · Feb 23, 2026
MARIO GOMEZ-HALL: ZEST / DEATH OF THE 1 STAR REVIEW / LYFT TO LUNCH
“Mario's previous employer where he learned about democratizing business tools; worked on point-of-sale and restaurant management features”
How I Built This with Guy Raz · Feb 23, 2026
Square: Jim McKelvey. He Lost a $2,000 Sale, Then Built a $10 Billion Company
“Co-founded by McKelvey and Jack Dorsey; revolutionized credit card payments for small merchants using iPhone-based reader”
On with Kara Swisher · Feb 19, 2026
Inside the MAGA Blueprint for Breaking the Midterms
“Payment processing and business management platform with AI analytics and payroll features”
Business Wars · Feb 18, 2026
The Buy Now Pay Later Takeover | Maxing Out | 2
“Point-of-sale company that acquired Afterpay to add BNPL capabilities to 4 million merchants”
Chiro Hustle · Feb 12, 2026
Taking The Pain out of Payment Processing with John Allen - Chiro Hustle Podcast 742
“Payment facilitator platform offering quick signup but lacking individual merchant account protections”
The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby · Feb 11, 2026
Married Couple Answers Your Relationship Dilemmas (Cheating, Performance Anxiety, & Sleep Divorce)
“Business platform providing payment processing, POS systems, online ordering, and inventory management for small businesses”
The Nateland Podcast · Feb 4, 2026
1: Public Figures
“Payment processing system enabling fast transactions for businesses from coffee shops to merchandise sales”
The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds · Feb 3, 2026
719 - General Edwin Walker - live
“Payment processing platform featured in pre-roll sponsorship with promotional offer for podcast listeners”
What We Said · Jan 29, 2026
OUR JANUARY ROUNDUP
“Business payment and POS platform sponsored in episode with discount code for listeners”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 28, 2026
Ellen Huet (on wellness cults)
“Sponsor: payment processing platform for small businesses”
The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby · Jan 28, 2026
Mark Manson: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
“Sponsor offering point-of-sale system and business tools including Square AI for data insights and financial suite”
Giggly Squad · Jan 20, 2026
Giggling about reality tv, family feuds, and flare ups
“Payment processing and business management platform used by retailers and service businesses in mid-roll sponsorship”
The a16z Show · Jan 14, 2026
Alex Rampell on TBPN: Revenge, Redemption, and Founder Drive
Simple Farmhouse Life · Jan 13, 2026
324. Why More Stay-at-Home Moms Are Starting Farm Stands (Is It Worth It?) | Rayla of Farmstand Club
“Point-of-sale system mentioned as alternative payment processing option for farm stands”
THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST · Dec 25, 2025
EP.268 - ADAM AND JOE
“Sponsor providing business payment solutions and point-of-sale systems for small businesses”
Million Dollaz Worth Of Game · Dec 13, 2025
POOH SHIESTY: MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 356
“Payment processing and business management platform supporting neighborhood businesses”
Proven Podcast · Aug 6, 2025
How to Steal $500 Million From Barkbox's Playbook - Henrik Werdelin
“Mobile payment processor Henrik used for early BarkBox customer transactions at dog parks”