Square
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Square (company) A payments and business management platform co-founded by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey that revolutionized credit card processing for small merchants through iPhone-based readers and point-of-sale systems. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools including payment processing, online ordering, inventory management, payroll, and AI-powered analytics across multiple industries from restaurants to retail. Square frequently sponsors podcasts and has been acquired by parent company Block, which recently underwent significant restructuring including a 40% workforce reduction focused on AI implementation.
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Episode Mentions
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · May 21, 2026
The Courage to Believe You Are Enough | Blake Mycoskie - EP 770
“Referenced as example of problem-focused entrepreneurship; Jim McKelvey founded Square to solve his own payment processing problem as a glass artist”
Giggly Squad · May 19, 2026
Giggling about geosexuals, gray hair, and invisible ink
“Payment processing system sponsor; hosts discussed using Square for their podcast business operations and merchandise”
Life Wide Open with CboysTV · May 12, 2026
Evan Stopped by Undercover Cops, Ken's HUGE Party, & CJ Addresses Haters
“Payment processing platform with AI features, Bitcoin payments, and business tools for local businesses”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · May 12, 2026
Spirit Airlines Out of Runway: What Happens From Here?
“Episode sponsor; provides payment processing, inventory, scheduling, and reporting tools for small businesses”
Million Dollaz Worth Of Game · May 3, 2026
STREET SMART VS. SMART - MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 377
“Sponsor offering POS systems, payments, and inventory management for small businesses”
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
#741: Solving The Wrench Attack with Max Guise
“Block subsidiary enabling merchant Bitcoin payment acceptance with reduced network fees compared to traditional payment processors”
BigDeal · Apr 27, 2026
Stop Overthinking: The 70% Rule to Beat Procrastination
“Founded by Jack Dorsey in 2009 after Jim McKelvey missed a $2K art sale; beat Amazon's competitive product through speed-to-market”
The Dave Gerhardt Show (from Exit Five) · Apr 27, 2026
B2B Social Media Strategy Discussion
“Jeff Meltz mentioned working at Square as example of large company social media experience”
Foundering · Apr 23, 2026
Bob Lee Part 3: The Brilliant Programmer and a Lot of Wild Living
“Mobile payments company co-founded by Jim McKelvey where Bob Lee served as CTO and created Cash App”
Million Dollaz Worth Of Game · Apr 20, 2026
LIVE FROM SMOKE FEST - MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 375
“Business software sponsor offering AI tools, payment processing, and inventory management for local businesses”
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Apr 17, 2026
What you can learn from the greatest businessmen of all time (with Carmine Gallo)
“Co-founder Jim McKelvey used novelty and pattern-breaking in pitch (small credit card reader, live demo) to secure investment”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
Everything Is A Story: Journalist Nick Bilton Thinks AI Might End Humanity & How Stories Could Save Us
“Jack Dorsey's company laid off half workforce citing AI, but actual cause was poor management and bloated headcount”
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”