Jack Dorsey
Mentioned in 61 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, now CEO of Block (formerly Square), a financial services and Bitcoin infrastructure company. Podcasts discuss his contrasting moderation philosophy at Twitter versus Musk's approach on X, his leadership decisions at Block including significant workforce reductions justified by AI efficiency gains, and his foundational role in building both companies. Also noted for his explicit inspiration from AIM and ICQ for Twitter's design, and his current work on Bitcoin custody and infrastructure solutions.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Better Offline · May 15, 2026
Monologue: AI Is Making The Tech Industry Weak
“Cited as example of executive likely running company with directionless AI strategy”
Masters in Business · May 8, 2026
Winning the Degenerate Economy with StockTwits CEO Howard Lindzon
“Lindzon pitched on financial integration; didn't understand Twitter's potential as financial infrastructure”
What Bitcoin Did · May 6, 2026
Jack Mallers | Wall Street Is Rebuilding Around Bitcoin
“Praised for building Bitcoin products while maintaining operating business; model Mallers partially follows”
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 30, 2026
Intelligent Machines 868: Happy Hamburgers Towing Timmy To The Sea
“Backed Vine reboot called Divine, resurrecting 500K original Vines and supporting decentralized social media”
Daily Tech News Show · Apr 29, 2026
Sony’s 30-Day DRM Clock Reappears - DTNS 5258
“Backing the revival of Vine video platform with archived content and new creator tools”
Daily Tech Headlines · Apr 29, 2026
European Commission Issues Preliminary Findings Over Meta's Compliance - DTH
“Financed Divine, the new Vine revival app with AI detection and creator verification features”
Channels with Peter Kafka · Apr 29, 2026
AI Can Make Software Now. That Changes Everything, with Paul Ford
“His company laid off employees with AI cited as contributing factor”
Tech Brew Ride Home · Apr 28, 2026
Musk V. Altman
“Announced layoffs while framing cuts as confidence in AI future rather than economic distress”
BigDeal · Apr 27, 2026
Stop Overthinking: The 70% Rule to Beat Procrastination
“Co-founded Square with Jim McKelvey in 2009 after McKelvey's missed sale; previously mentored McKelvey at Twitter”
Y Combinator Startup Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
The Playbook For Building An AI Native Company
“Referenced for rebuilding company structure around intelligence layers rather than traditional management hierarchies”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Apr 23, 2026
E354: Why Most VCs Misunderstand Peter Thiel’s Power Law
“Example of founder archetype driven by starting multiple companies early in career”
Foundering · Apr 23, 2026
Bob Lee Part 3: The Brilliant Programmer and a Lot of Wild Living
“Introduced Bob Lee to Jim McKelvey; called Bob 'the best Java programmer in the world'”
My First Million · Apr 22, 2026
25% Of My Portfolio Is One Overvalued Stock, Here's Why
“Restructured company around AI as central decision-maker rather than traditional org chart”
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Apr 17, 2026
What you can learn from the greatest businessmen of all time (with Carmine Gallo)
“Co-founded Square with Jim McKelvey; used novelty and pattern-breaking in pitch presentations 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
“Changed Twitter origin story hundreds of times; greatest product he made was Jack Dorsey himself; erased co-founder Noah Glass”
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth · Apr 12, 2026
Hard truths about building in the AI era | Keith Rabois (Khosla Ventures)
“Inspired Rabois to use iPad exclusively since 2010; example of being ahead of curve”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Referenced for laying off 40-50% of workforce attributed to AI, illustrating tech sector displacement and tax implications”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Example cited for AI-driven mass layoffs (40-50% workforce) raising questions about future tax revenue and employment”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Cited for laying off 40-50% of workforce attributed to AI, raising questions about tax revenue and employment”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Example cited for mass layoffs attributed to AI; potential tax revenue implications discussed”
Omni Talk Retail · Apr 11, 2026
Aerie and Pamela Anderson’s Anti-AI Pledge | Fast Five Shorts
“Referenced for laying off employees in favor of AI automation, illustrating broader AI adoption trends”
MacBreak Weekly (Audio) · Apr 8, 2026
MBW 1019: Furious, Eloquent, and Unrestrained - The Earth: Shot on iPhone
“Created mesh-based chat app removed from App Store due to Chinese government pressure”
TBPN · Apr 7, 2026
FULL INTERVIEW: Thomas Laffont’s Journey From Hollywood Assistant to Legendary Tech Investor
“Pivoting entire company infrastructure for AI era with remote-first, small-team organizational approach”
TBPN · Apr 7, 2026
Tokenmaxxing, SF Street Name Auction, Corporate Retreat Gone Wrong | Riley Walz, Aditya Bandi, Zach Shore, Hongwei Liu, Zak Kukoff, Thomas Laffont
“Pivoting entire company infrastructure for AI era; remote-first strategy; founder mode discussion”
Big Technology Podcast · Apr 4, 2026
OpenAI buys TBPN, SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO?, Iran Disables Amazon Infrastructure
“Using AI as cover story for layoffs rather than admitting management mistakes”
The a16z Show · Apr 1, 2026
What Happens When a Public Company Goes All In on AI
“Block founder known for being early and bold on AI adoption; led the decision to restructure around agentic systems”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 28, 2026
Why OpenAI Killed Sora, Did Apple Just Save Siri?, Meta’s Big Loss
“Mentioned regarding Twitter's 2016 shift from chronological to algorithmic timeline”
Galaxy Brain · Mar 27, 2026
What Is Twitter’s Legacy, 20 Years Later?
“Sent first tweet in March 2006; fired as CEO in 2008; returned as CEO later; shaped platform's direction and free speech philosophy”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 25, 2026
Senator Mark Warner: Nobody’s Ready for What AI Could Do To Us
“Cited as example of executive claiming 40% staff cuts due to AI implementation”
Hard Fork · Mar 20, 2026
‘A.I.-Washing’ Layoffs? + Why L.L.M.s Can’t Write Well + Tokenmaxxing
“Block CEO who announced 40% layoffs after spending $68M on Jay-Z company event”
The a16z Show · Mar 16, 2026
AI Startups vs. Big Chatbots — With Olivia Moore
“Block CEO mentioned for attributing company layoffs to AI automation”
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
“Characterized as best design-centric CEO from Rajaram's experience”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 16, 2026
Rob Schneider Annihilates Fauci and Talks Norm Macdonald Documentary
“Former Twitter CEO; later admitted suppressing Hunter Biden laptop story was a mistake”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Mar 12, 2026
It's No Longer About Senior vs Junior
“Referenced as cutting 4000 employees at Block, using AI narrative for stock market benefits”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 11, 2026
AI’s Unpopularity + Competing With ChatGPT — With Olivia Moore
“Block CEO who attributed company layoffs to AI implementation and efficiency gains”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Mar 3, 2026
It's Over For Paid Media
“Block CEO praised for handling layoffs with generous severance packages”
Morning Brew Daily · Mar 2, 2026
Anthropic Blacklisted By US Government? & US-Iran War Disrupts Gulf Travel
“Block CEO laid off nearly half workforce citing AI automation, signaling white-collar job market disruption.”
This Week in Startups · Feb 28, 2026
The Biggest Private Funding Round in History | E2256
“Block co-founder who announced 40% layoffs, praised for transparent and compassionate approach”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 27, 2026
Credit Concerns Hit Banks, Private Equity… And Opportunities In The Software Selloff 2/27/25
“Block CEO; tripled workforce then cut 50% citing AI efficiency; stock rewarded the move”
NPR News Now · Feb 27, 2026
NPR News: 02-27-2026 6PM EST
“CEO of Block announcing 40% workforce reduction and AI-driven operational transformation strategy”
Big Technology Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Anthropic vs. The Pentagon, Bloodbath at Block, The Citrini Selloff
“Block CEO who laid off half the company citing AI efficiency and predicted others would follow suit”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 27, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI Draw a Red Line for the Pentagon - DTNS 5215
“Block CEO who announced 40% workforce reduction justified by AI efficiency gains; positioned as industry-wide trend.”
PBD Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Clinton's Epstein Depositions + Paramount WINS WarnerBros Deal | PBD #748
“Block CEO announced 4,000-person layoff with transparent communication; stock rose 25%; praised for leadership approach”
AI-Driven Marketer: Master Practical AI Marketing Skills · Feb 27, 2026
AI Is Turning Marketers Into Designers (Ready or Not)
“Former Twitter CEO who laid off 4,000 employees at Block due to AI efficiency improvements”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 27, 2026
2/27/26: Zohran Flawless Trump Victory, 1st AI Mass Layoff, Anthropic DEFIES Hegseth
“BlockStock founder executing 40% workforce reduction citing AI displacement; stock market rewarded decision”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Walks Away From WBD Deal & Why is Everyone Leaving America?
“Block CEO announcing 50% workforce reduction citing AI efficiency; former Twitter co-founder”
This Day in AI Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Nano Banana 2 is Here! Gemini-3 Shutdown & The AI Layoff Myth | EP99.36
“Former Twitter CEO, current Block CEO criticized for running bloated companies”
TBPN · Feb 27, 2026
Nvidia Earnings, Paramount Emerges Victorious, Block Layoffs | Diet TBPN
“Block CEO announced 40% workforce reduction citing AI-enabled productivity improvements”
TBPN · Feb 26, 2026
NVIDIA Earnings, Nano Banana 2, Block Cuts 20% of Workforce | Kenn Ricci, Howard Marks, Yash Patil, Scott Morton, Fan-Yun Sun, Adam Draper & Doug Bernauer, Sammy Azdoufal
“Block CEO who announced 40% workforce reduction, citing AI efficiency improvements”
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-founder of Square and Twitter; hired by McKelvey at 15; became Square CEO and remains in role 15+ years later”