Jim McKelvey: Billionaire Co-Founder of Block Inc (Square) on The Innovation Stack

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Jim McKelvey co-founded Square with Jack Dorsey and built a billion dollar company. Then Amazon came after them. They survived. In this episode Jim breaks down the Innovation Stack — the strategy that made Square uncopyable even by the world’s most powerful company. This conversation will change how you think about building something that lasts. About the Show The Bigger Why is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Sam Weber, exploring meaning, purpose, strategy, and the stories behind enduring success—across investing, business, creativity, and life. Connect with The Bigger Why on Socials YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiggerWhy X - https://x.com/iamsamwebber TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsamwebber Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamsamwebber/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-weber-esq-6b11a248/?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

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