Jack Dorsey
Mentioned in 46 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Co-founder of Twitter and current CEO of Block (formerly Square), known for founding influential financial and social media companies. Frequently discussed in podcasts regarding major workforce reductions at Block citing AI efficiency improvements, as well as Twitter's original moderation philosophy and design inspiration from AIM/ICQ. Also noted for Bitcoin infrastructure initiatives and recent public market activity with Block's transformation strategy.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
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”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Jan 31, 2026
5. Susan Wojcicki: “Hey, Let’s Go Buy YouTube!”
“Twitter CEO; mentioned regarding public criticism of tech leaders and content moderation challenges, contrasted with Susan's reputation.”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Jan 27, 2026
#4650 Initial Impact
“Twitter co-founder; leads Block Inc. which owns majority stake in Tidal music streaming”
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · Jan 10, 2026
#702: The State of Bitcoin Protocol Development in 2026 with Coinjoined Chris
“Square/Block founder working on Bitcoin inheritance and custody solutions”
There Are No Girls on the Internet · Jan 10, 2026
Elon's Grok Sexualized Renee Good’s Dead Body — And He's Laughing About It
“Former Twitter CEO; moderation approach contrasted with Musk's approach on X”
Version History · Dec 21, 2025
AIM: Away message
“Twitter founder who explicitly credited AIM and ICQ status messages as direct inspiration for Twitter's design”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Dec 19, 2025
WTF Happened in 2025 - Waveform Rewind
“Twitter founder; discussed as not prioritizing monetization, enabling original Twitter's unique culture”
Rabbit Hole Recap · Dec 18, 2025
RABBIT HOLE RECAP #388: A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
“Took TBD/Bitcoin company public on NYSE (XXI) last week; major Bitcoin infrastructure builder”
Version History · Nov 23, 2025
Vine: Six seconds of fame
“Twitter CEO whose vision of status updates influenced Vine's original design philosophy”
The Vergecast · Nov 23, 2025
Version History: Vine
“Twitter founder whose status-update vision influenced Vine's original design concept”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Oct 2, 2025
#435 — The Last Invention
“Former colleague of Mike Brock in Silicon Valley; referenced in conspiracy allegations”
The Last Invention · Oct 2, 2025
EP 1: Ready or Not
“Former tech executive; worked alongside Mike Brock in Silicon Valley”