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Square: Jim McKelvey. He Lost a $2,000 Sale, Then Built a $10 Billion Company

Feb 23, 2026 · 01:11:54
✨ AI Summary
  • Jim McKelvey discusses the challenges of building systems, not just products.
  • Square faced entrenched networks and monopolies, not just other startups.
  • McKelvey shares tactics for overcoming regulatory hurdles and market gatekeepers.

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Jim McKelvey
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