Jim McKelvey, Block (formerly Square)

Winning STL

Jim McKelvey, Block (formerly Square)

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Published on Mar 4, 2025, 3:40:14 PM
Total time: 00:28:05

Episode Description

Jim McKelvey, Block (formerly Square) co-founder, discusses beating Amazon, how he started Square with Jack Dorsey and his thoughts on original ideas defining entrepreneurship in part one of this interview.

In part two, he discusses public safety in St. Louis and why he thinks St. Louis can be one of the world’s safest cities.

Presented by Purina.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch Publisher Ian Caso speaks with St. Louisans who have invested their time, passion and resources in the region.