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Leap Academy with Ilana GolanSquare Co-Founder, Jim McKelvey: How to Build a Business No Competitor Can Copy | E131Jim McKelvey did the impossible. He beat Amazon. The tech giant launched a product similar to Square’s, undercut their pricing, and leveraged its massive brand. Everyone thought Square was doomed. But a year later, Amazon quit and even mailed Square readers to their customers. That left Jim with a bigger question: “How did we survive when no one else ever has?” The search for that answer inspired his book The Innovation Stack, a blueprint for building a business that cannot be copied. In this episode, Jim joins Ilana to reveal the secret to creating an unbeatable business, why ignora...
2025-10-2848 min
Oh, My Health...There Is Hope!Anika McKelvey: From Jamaican Roots to Stylish Compression Wear "I want women to feel good about themselves when they're walking through the airport or running errands, knowing that they're also learning about the benefits of compression." -Anika McKelvey Anika McKelvey is a Jamaican-born creative who grew up in Maryland. She has a diverse background that spans media, movement, and style. McKelvey transitioned from observing her grandmother's sewing talents to founding "LAS," a luxury travel wear line. Her brand, which stands for land, air, and sea, and also the names of her three children, Landon, Ari (short for Ariana), and Sienna, focuses on...
2025-10-2526 min
Hopkins Press Podcasts4.6 Patrick McKelvey on Honest Work Done By Honest DogsOn today’s episode, we talk with Patrick McKelvey about his new article for Theatre Journal about the early 20th century publicity campaign that popularized the Seeing Eye Dog.
Patrick McKelvey is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Notre Dame, and his research focuses the theatrical, cultural, and social history of disability in the twentieth-century United States. His first book, Disability Works: Performance After Rehabilitation (New York University Press, 2024) examines the relationship between US disability policy and the disability arts and culture movement, 1960-1990.
He’s also currently a National Humanities Center Fellow, as well as Book Review Editor for Amer...
2025-09-1738 min
The Long Road17. Silver Linings: Sam Carroll on Life Beyond Childhood CancerAt 9 years old, Sam Carroll was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer. Now 21, he reflects on his journey through treatment, recovery, and the silver linings he’s discovered along the way. A story of courage, resilience, and hope. Hosted by: Lisa McKelveyShow Notes: Video of Sams Tour De Cure Speech - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/171Z9mAd6J/Tour de Cure Website
2025-08-2436 minThe Long Road16. Sparkle in the Storm: Julie Cross’s Story of Living and Loving with AutismJulie Cross shares the hardest chapter of her life — losing her husband Flash after a stroke, parenting two young boys, and navigating her youngest son Thomas’s autism diagnosis. Through heartbreak and challenge, Julie has mothered through the storms with sparkle, humour, and wisdom. Hosted by Lisa McKelvey.Show notes: To find out more about Julie and her book "Living and Loving with Autism":www.juliecross.com.au
2025-08-1032 minThe Long Road15. Grit and Grace on the Land: Sasha Stanton’s Journey After Her Son’s Farm AccidentWhen Sasha Stanton’s 3-year-old son, Logan, lost his leg in a devastating farm accident (2018), life changed in an instant. What followed was a period of deep trauma, reflection, and ultimately, personal growth. In this episode, Sasha shares the raw truth of parenting through crisis, how she rebuilt her world, and the powerful ways she now supports other rural mums facing isolation and hardship.A heartfelt conversation about resilience, values, and finding strength and community in the hardest of seasons.Hosted by: Lisa McKelveyShow Notes:L...
2025-07-2731 minThe Long Road14. When the Road is Rare: Molly Bell on Parenting Through UncertaintyThe Long Road - Episode 14Guest - Molly BellHosted by - Lisa McKelveyIn this episode, Molly Bell — a pharmacist, wife, and mother of two from Toowoomba, QLD chats about her family’s journey. Molly and Nathans youngest son, Alfie, was diagnosed with an extremely rare neuro deficiency disorder (PPP2R1A), which affects his gross motor skills and causes moderate intellectual disability. Molly shares some of the challenges she has faced, of raising a child with additional needs, the uphill battle for services, education, support, and understanding in a syste...
2025-07-0631 min
The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!Inside Ben McKelvey's Music Journey: From Pop Punk to Entrepreneurship on The Hang!Join us for an exclusive interview with Essex-born musician @benmckelvey as he shares insights into his remarkable music journey and entrepreneurial ventures.
Starting off in the pop punk scene and later transitioning into a successful solo singer-songwriter, Ben McKelvey has experienced diverse facets of the music industry. He opened for renowned acts like Mike and the Mechanics and toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe, gaining valuable experiences along the way.
The pandemic brought challenges to the music industry, but Ben adapted by launching a fan club subscription business and delving deeper into the business...
2025-07-0423 min
The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!Inside the Fitness World of Ben McKelvey: Musician Turned Fitness Coach on The Hang!Join us for an enlightening conversation with singer/songwriter and physical fitness coach Ben McKelvey as he shares his inspiring journey from music to fitness. Discover how Ben's passion for health and wellness led him to establish Lower Your Shoulder, a thriving fitness and artist management brand based in Essex.
In this interview, Ben delves into his professional training business, offering insights into both in-person and online training programs designed to help people achieve their fitness goals. Learn about Ben's unique approach to fitness, rooted in his experiences on the road as a musician and his dedication...
2025-07-0411 minThe Long Road13. One Breath at a Time - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)The Long Road – Episode 13Guest – Mel Nicol Hosted by – Lisa McKelveyIn this episode, Mel shares what life was like raising four children while living remotely on Cubbie Station in Dirranbandi, QLD. Their journey took a complex turn when their youngest child, Will, was born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).Mel speaks openly about the challenges, the heartbreak, and the strength it takes to be a medical mum — and how, at its core, it’s all about navigating and advocating for your child.Notes and...
2025-06-2239 min
The Biblical MindHow Artists Think Biblically: Liturgies, Ritual, and the Weight of Words (Douglas McKelvey) Ep. #203What gives someone the right to script your prayers? In this powerful conversation, Douglas McKelvey, author of the bestselling Every Moment Holy liturgical series, joins Dru Johnson to unpack the spiritual and theological journey behind his work. From a childhood steeped in neo-charismatic theology to a disillusioning college experience at Oral Roberts University, McKelvey shares how God used a profound unraveling—what many today might call “deconstruction”—to rebuild a biblically coherent faith through unexpected mentors and communities.
Listeners learn how McKelvey became part of the Art House Foundation and later the Rabbit Room, drawing from the legacies...
2025-06-0556 minThe Long Road12. Caroline Kiefer - A Mother’s Fight: Rare Disease (GAND) and Breast CancerThe Long Road – Episode 12Guest: Caroline KieferHosted by: Lisa McKelveyA Mother’s Fight Caroline Kiefer is a mother of two from Melbourne, Victoria. In this episode, Caroline shares her remarkable story of strength and resilience after her only daughter, Alana, was diagnosed with a rare condition—GATAD2B-associated neurodevelopmental disorder (GAND).Together with her husband Chris and eldest son Bailey, Caroline has spent the past 17 years dedicated to giving Alana the best quality of life possible. Their journey has been filled...
2025-06-0449 minThe Long Road11. A Race Against Time: Toni Bloor’s 15-Year-Old Son James and the Life-Saving Gift of a Double Organ Transplant.The Long Road Podcast - Episode 11Guest - Toni BloorHosted by - Lisa McKelvey A Race Against Time Toni Bloor, a mother of two from Melbourne, shares her family’s extraordinary journey through heartbreak and healing. Her eldest son James survived Burkitt lymphoma at just five years old—only to face the unimaginable once again as a teenager, needing a life-saving heart and lung transplant. In this powerful episode, Toni opens up about the transplant process and the priceless gift of life their family of four has so gra...
2025-05-1841 min
Good FaithDouglas McKelvey Uncovers the Divine in Everyday Moments How Can Mundane Moments Become Sacred Acts? Host Curtis Chang welcomes Every Moment Holy author Douglas McKelvey for a special Holy Week conversation about how liturgical prayer can transform daily routines into sacred encounters. What if folding laundry or doing dishes could become moments of divine connection? As Easter approaches, Curtis and Douglas invite you to step into a deeper spiritual rhythm—where every moment pulses with holy meaning. Douglas also leads listeners in some liturgical prayers from his books. Resources mentioned in this episode: James K.A. Smith: You Are What You Love: Th...
2025-04-1745 minThe Long Road10. The Mystery Girl. Susan Crains 11 year old daughter, Isabella and her severe case of Post Viral Myalgia ArthralgiaThe Long Road Podcast - Episode 10 Guest: Susan Crain Hosted by: Lisa McKelveyIn this episode of The Long Road Podcast, we welcome Susan Crain as our Episode 10 guest.Susan, a mother of three, opens up about the lasting impact of a traumatic period in her family's life when her children were young. What began as a terrible virus affecting all three kids turned into an exhausting ordeal. Like many parents, she pushed through the sleepless nights and stress, expecting the illness to pass. However, when her...
2025-03-3028 minThe Long Road9. From Heartbreak to Research: Karlie Ross on Medical Trauma, and her daughters Leukemia journey.In this episode of The Long Road Podcast, host Lisa McKelvey sits down with Karlie Ross from Toowoomba, QLD, to discuss her family’s deeply personal journey through childhood trauma.Karlie and her husband, Mason, faced an unimaginable challenge when their daughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with Leukemia just before her second birthday. At the same time, they were navigating the complexities of raising their son, Leo, who has non-verbal autism outside the home. Through it all, they’ve fought to find balance in a world they never expected to be part of.Karlie is a deep...
2025-03-1647 min
Insider Interviews: Media and Marketing ProsBlueprints for Startup Success from CEO Mack McKelveyMack McKelvey, Founder and CEO of SalientMG, joins me to explain why “being uncomfortable” has been a great recipe for success throughout her award-winning career in tech and marketing.
With remarkable candor, Mack reveals how disruption propelled her from big tech brands like Lucent, Verisign, and British Telecom to the startup world, where she mastered being an “intrapreneur” before launching her own ventures.
While I almost give away what my initials (E.B.) stand for, Mack shares the fun but sobering story behind her own name change—and a realization about “what’s in a name.” It defi...
2025-03-1100 minThe Long Road8. A Father’s Story: How One Tragedy Changed a Family Forever (Jeff McPaul Story)In this powerful episode, host Lisa McKelvey sits down with Jeff McPaul to reflect on a tragedy that changed his family's life forever. 25 years ago, Jeff’s four-year-old son, Matty, was hit by a car in a devastating accident. Matty’s recovery has been a lifelong journey, shaping the resilience, strength, and love within their family. Jeff shares his insights on grief, hope, and the lessons they've learned along the way. #thelongroadpodcast #traumaticbraininjury #strength #love
2025-03-0234 min
Engineering the FutureEngineering Air Quality Management with Jay TurnerIn this episode of Engineering the Future, we continue our focus on Engineering Human Health with a look at how air quality impacts health in ways far beyond the respiratory system. Jay Turner, the James McKelvey Professor of Engineering Education, vice dean for education, head of the Division of Engineering Education and professor of energy, environmental & chemical engineering, shares his work on science-based policymaking, global air quality management and projects closer to home.
2025-02-1927 minThe Long Road7. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree - Emma Rennison's children both have her genetic condition Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia (MED)Emma Rennison chats with host Lisa McKelvey about the difficulties her mum went through with getting medical assistance for what was originally thought to be hip dysplasia for herself as a child. Then years later, as a mother, Emma sits in medical appointments and by her childrens bedside, while they have extensive orthopedic conditions as well. The Rennisons now have a diagnosis of the genetic condition - Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia (MED)Emma is a wonderful mother, wife, writer, story teller and disability advocate from Melbourne, Victoria. Episode 7 of The Long Road Podcast takes you...
2025-02-161h 12
Engineering the FutureEngineering communication with Seema DahlheimerSeema Dahlheimer, director of the Engineering Communication Center, joins host Shawn Ballard for the final episode of season 1 of Engineering the Future. Dahlheimer describes her mission with the ECC to support all McKelvey people as they work on various writing and communication projects. She also shares her approach to engineering education and how she prepares her students to contribute to a better world through engineering. Plus, she share the inside scoop on what it’s like to be on “Jeopardy”!
2024-12-0526 minThe Long Road6. A thank you note - Elisa Spano's 12 yr old son, Rafferty and his long road with Perthes DiseaseIn episode 6 of The Long Road podcast, we sit down with Elisa Spano, a dedicated mother of 2, to discuss her son's journey with Perthes Disease. Elisa shares her story, shedding light on the emotional, physical, and medical hurdles their family has faced since the diagnosis. From the initial signs, Elisa offers insight into what it's like to advocate for a child with a rare and often misunderstood condition.This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by chronic illness or seeking inspiration in the face of adversity. If you are looking for more information that...
2024-12-0145 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastListener Favorites: Jim McKelvey | How to Build an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a TimeIn this remarkable episode of Unmistakable Creative, we have the pleasure of hosting the brilliant entrepreneur and innovator, Jim McKelvey. Prepare to be inspired as McKelvey shares his insights on building an unbeatable business one crazy idea at a time.McKelvey, the co-founder of Square, one of the world's leading payment processing companies, takes us on his entrepreneurial journey. From starting his first business in his dorm room to co-founding Square with Jack Dorsey, McKelvey offers invaluable lessons on creativity, problem-solving, and building a successful business from the ground up.Through captivating anecdotes...
2024-11-271h 26
Engineering the FutureEngineering brain dynamics with Addison Schwamb and BethAnna JonesOn this episode of Engineering the Future, Addison Schwamb and BethAnna Jones, graduate students in the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering, describe their systems-based approaches to brain dynamics and dispel some science-fiction inspired misconceptions. With their adviser ShiNung Ching, associate professor of electrical & systems engineering in McKelvey Engineering, Schwamb and Jones use mathematics to understand how the brain works and apply that knowledge to address questions at the intersection of engineering, brain science and human health.
2024-11-1326 minThe Long Road5. From Day One. Aylish Mahers son has a severe cardiac condition and 22q.In Episode 5 of The Long Road Podcast, host Lisa McKelvey will speak with Aylish Maher a wife, to Mick Maher and mother to two beautiful children Miley and Monty. The Maher family begun their long road on day one of Montys life. Monty has a severe cardiac condition and was diagnosed with 22q deletion. Monty is currently 4 years old, and Aylish speaks about the whirlwind of the first year, time in the Queensland Childrens hospital and life as they know it now. Please enjoy the listen. If you could take the time to rate the sh...
2024-11-101h 03The Long Road4. Just Keep Swimming-Tamara Lloyds journey with son Kai and his high functioning Autism.Tamara Lloyd, together with her husband Jono are raising 3 beautiful children. Life definitely has its challenges with their eldest Kai (13 yo) having high functioning autism. Kai is non verbal, and in her 13 years of raising Kai, Tamara has never heard him say the words I love you. Only a handful of times has she heard him say the name "mum". Yet their bond is so so special. Tamara chats with host, Lisa McKelvey about raising Kai, family life in Goondiwindi QLD and all things autism. Have a listen! x
2024-10-2751 min
Business InnovatorsWhy the World Needs More Pure Entrepreneurs with Jim McKelvey (Co-Founder of Block, Inc)The bold actions of leaders during times of crisis can redefine entire industries. In this episode, I’m joined by Jim McKelvey, co-founder of Block, Inc. (formerly Square, Inc.) and author of The Innovation Stack. We dive into what it means to be a true entrepreneur and the challenges of breaking new ground. Jim shares his personal journey from outsider to innovator, the influence of his unconventional upbringing, and the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to business and and creativity. We also explore the power of using discomfort as a tool for innovation and how...
2024-10-2338 min
Engineering the FutureEngineering Depolarization with Jean SpringsteenOn this episode of Engineering the Future, Jean Springsteen, a graduate student in WashU’s Division of Computational and Data Sciences, offers a tantalizing glimpse into a future where social media isn’t so polarized. Tune in to learn how Springsteen and her advisers Will Yeoh, associate professor of computer science & engineering in McKelvey Engineering, and Dino Christenson, professor of political science in Arts & Sciences, are working to make democracy safer and Thanksgiving dinners less tense.
2024-10-1625 minThe Long Road3. A Healing Heart - Sarah Moorcrofts baby "Hunter" diagnosed with Myocarditis at 6 weeks old.Sarah Moorcroft had always dreamed of having children, and after meeting her husband John and having her first born, soon found out, its not always as straight forward as you would imagine. Sarah chats on the podcast with host, Lisa McKelvey, about her second born son Hunters time at the Queensland Childrens Hospital with inflammation of his heart muscle - Myocarditis, life since, and some of the things she has learnt on this precious journey. Enjoy the listen! Kids Heart Charity Supporting CoHD | HeartKids
2024-10-1333 min
Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori16. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Memoir with Susan McKelveySend us a textIn this powerful episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy provides live feedback on a page from Susan McKelvey’s memoir. Susan shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her husband and grappling with her new role as the matriarch of her family while coping with hereditary disease in her children and grandchildren. Suzy helps Susan refine her page, offering insights on how to transform deep emotions into compelling storytelling. Together, they explore techniques to create an immersive experience for readers while staying true to Susan's voice. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy...
2024-10-0849 minThe Long Road2. Choosing Happiness - Jen Drummonds son, Rafferty's devastating severe traumatic brain injuryJen Drummonds son, Rafferty (2) was tragically struck by a car while riding his balance bike, with his family while they were walking their dogs. Rafferty devastatingly sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. Jen chats with host, Lisa McKelvey, about family life since the life changing accident. Jen and her husband Dylan have chosen to pick happiness and make the most of the life that they do have with their family, although its not always easy. Putting one foot in front of the other, getting back out caravaning and sharing so much love with their children. ...
2024-09-2943 min
The Long RoadTrailer - WelcomeHi and welcome to The Long Road. Hosted by Lisa McKelvey, a mother of 5 children ranging in age from 16 - 5 years old. She lives with her husband Steve in Goondiwindi, QLD.On boxing day 2021, Lisas second eldest son Beau, had a motorbike accident which resulted in a Spinal Cord Injury, at just 12 years old. Lisa has gained so much by speaking with other parents who also have experienced a life changing trauma with their young person. She shares some of those stories with you on The Long Road. Enjoy the listen.
2024-09-0804 min
Engineering the FutureEngineering the Future: Women in Engineering trailerIt’s been too long! McKelvey’s Engineering the Future podcast is set to return Sept. 4, 2024 with a new season highlighting Women in Engineering. Guests from across McKelvey will join science writer Shawn Ballard to chat about research, teaching, outreach and more. Tune in every other Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts.
2024-08-2201 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipEp. 357: Making Every Moment Holy with Doug McKelveyOur lives are shot through with sacred purpose even when, especially when, we are too busy or too caught up in our busyness to notice. Jay’s guest Douglas McKelvey has spent the last several years penning beautiful prayers to help us bring Christ into the mundane parts of our lives. As Jay and Douglas discuss the Every Moment Holy series, you’ll discover how your life is already full of liturgy whether you realize it or not. Liturgy shapes us. Let’s be intentional about our rhythms and prayers! Bio Douglas Kaine McKelvey is an aut...
2023-11-2633 min
Straight from the Mustang’s Mouth: The Brick Memorial PodcastMcKelvey and Cromen Hit Major Volleyball Milestones!Aiden Crawford interviews Bella McKelvey and Delaney Cromen, two best friends who both hit big Mustang Volleyball milestones! McKelvey recently recorded her 500th career assist, and Cromen recorded her 100th career kill.
Crawford talks to Bella McKelvey and Delaney Cromen about their journeys to success, the challenges they have faced, and what it means to them to achieve these milestones. They also discuss their goals for the future and what advice they have for young athletes.
2023-10-1309 min
Outcome By DesignFrom Economic Ashes to Silicon Valley Gold with Square's Jim McKelveyIn this episode of Outcome By Design, Paul sits down with Jim McKelvey, the Co-Founder and Director of Square, for a fascinating conversation about entrepreneurship and innovation. McKelvey shares his personal journey from the economic crash of 2008 to founding Square and achieving great success in Silicon Valley. Tune in to learn more about: - how to push through the pain and despair of innovation- strategies for dealing with competition from giants like Amazon- overcoming confirmation bias and staying focused on the big picture.If you’d like to take a deeper dive on...
2023-04-2436 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanHow to Build an Unbeatable Business with Square Co-Founder Jim McKelveyJim McKelvey was a glassblower when he created the idea for the payment platform Square (now Block, Inc.). He was furious that he couldn’t accept certain credit cards as an artist and contacted a former colleague and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey to solve the problem. What took three weeks to build became a three-year journey of creating Square into a banking disruptor inspired by McKelvey’s frustrations. In the 15 years since McKelvey teamed up with Dorsey, Square has grown into a billion-dollar business and beat the world’s best company at absorbing startups—Amazon. Listen...
2023-04-211h 04
The CartographersLiturgical Formation with Douglas McKelveyHow do we move through pain? What forms can we use to practice communal identity with others and promote honesty before God? How do liturgies form us?Part of charting the cultural landscape for Christian leaders is promoting forms for communal and historical identity, rather than a flippant individualism. In this interview, Ashley Hales speaks to writer Douglas McKelvey about his work in Every Moment Holy.Resources mentioned:DISCOUNT CODE for listeners: 15% off use code EMHHALESEvery Moment HolyRabbit Room...
2023-01-3147 min
The Aviation ShowThomas McKelvey Cleaver: The Bridgebusters - Joseph Heller, Catch-22 and the 57th Bomb WingCatch-22 is one of my favourite books. My battered paperback copy lives on my bedside table. I have the fancy Folio Society edition on the shelf too. As an unashamed B-25 nut, I do bang on about how the Mike Nichols adaptation, written by Buck Henry, basically saved all the flying B-25s we still have. But, how much of it is true? Heller certainly always maintained he had made it up. Author, historian and screenwriter Thomas McKelvey Cleaver took a look into Heller's war and the 57th Bomb Wing for his book The Bridgebusters, which is finally getting...
2023-01-191h 00
Books of Titans PodcastThe Places Beyond the Maps by Douglas McKelveyIn this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the short story The Places Beyond the Maps by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Show Notes Author: Douglas Kaine McKelvey The Wingfeather Saga Podcast Episode Purchase Wingfeather Tales Two Testaments Podcast Episode Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Places Beyond the Maps by Douglas McKelvey appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
2022-11-1821 min
Crystal Paine Show185. Every Moment Holy (with Douglas McKelvey)This week's podcast is a conversation with Douglas McKelvey -- a screenwriter, songwriter, and author of several books including Every Moment Holy -- a book of prayers for every day life. In this episode I share how Every Moment Holy and the prayers in it have impacted me and I get to ask him the questions I've always wondered. Doug shares the story behind why he wrote this book of prayers, how he decided which topics to tackle, and where he found the inspiration.I love how he challenges us to make prayer such a backbone of...
2022-11-0833 min
Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsBen Mckelvey on Australia’s Crimes and Struggles in AfghanistanScott interviews author and freelance journalist Ben Mckelvey about a book he recently published which explores the controversies and challenges of Australian special operations in Afghanistan. Scott and Mckelvey dig into the war crime allegations and subsequent defamation lawsuits that have defined this chapter of Australian SASR history. They also take a step back and reflect on how the realities on the ground made Coalition success in the war impossible. Discussed on the show:
Find Fix Finish by Ben Mckelvey
Kill Bin Laden by Thomas Greer
Bush at War by Bob Woodward
Brereton Report
“The Other Afg...
2022-10-191h 22
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)Billionaire Jim McKelvey on Building an Unbeatable Business | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic | E69There are two types of entrepreneurs: those who copy other people’s businesses and those who create an entirely new market.When you disrupt an existing market, you run the risk of being lumped in with your competitors. For example, you can probably name five of your local coffee shops off the top of your head. While some entrepreneurs thrive off of copying other business ideas, the most successful businesses are the ones who solve a problem that nobody else has solved. If your business idea is completely original, then whoever needs your product will com...
2022-10-0552 min
ASOTU CON SessionsJim McKelvey, Co-Founder, Block (formerly Square), Founder & CEO, InvisiblySend us a textPaul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier sit down with Jim McKelvey to discuss Jim's thoughts on ASOTU CON, what he's doing now with Invisbly and his advice for auto dealers.Jim McKelvey is the Co-Founder of Block (formerly Square) and the Founder & CEO of Invisibly.⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free an...
2022-09-2814 min
Speaking of WritersThe Cactus Air Force Air War over Guadalcanal by Eric Hammel and Thomas McKelvey CleaverSpeaking of Writers Part 2 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45). Using diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts, this vivid narrative brings to life the struggle in the air over the island of Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942.
For 40 years from 1961, the late Eric Hammel interviewed more than 150 American participants in the air campaign at Guadalcanal, none of whom are still alive. These interviews are the most comprehensive first-person accounts of the battle assembled by any historian. More importantly, they involved the junior officers and enlisted men whose stories and memories were not part...
2022-08-1411 min
Tech Won't Save UsCompetition Won’t Fix Canada’s Telecom Woes w/ Fenwick McKelveyParis Marx is joined by Fenwick McKelvey to discuss the massive outage at Rogers, why it’s challenging the narrative that more competition will fix Canada’s telecom sector, and the need for better regulation and even public ownership.Fenwick McKelvey is the author of Internet Daemons: Digital Communications Possessed. He’s also an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University and a director of Machine Agencies at the Milieu Institute. Follow Fenwick on Twitter at @mckelveyf.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider so...
2022-08-0453 min
Auto Collabs“So we had to…” w/ Jim McKelveySend us a textToday's guest is a NYT Bestselling Author, the Co-Founder of Square, the Chairman of the St Louis Federal Reserve, and a Professional Glass Blower. That’s not all either. Jim McKelvey is one of the most purebred entrepreneurs we’ve ever met, and he’s here to help us tell ourselves the truth about innovation, entrepreneurship, and how to stack your laptop on laundry baskets for a zoom call. What we discuss with Jim McKelvey:00:25 - Paul recounts how he was introduced to Jim’s book, “T...
2022-07-2949 min
Free Time with Jenny BlakeHow to Find Your Perfect Problem with Jim McKelvey (Part Two)Finding the perfect problem is like falling in love. You can’t always choose the when or the what, but when it happens, you need to be ready to take action. In the second half of this two-part episode with Jim McKelvey, author of The Innovation Stack, we dive into the ways that finding your perfect problem parallels falling in love, and why having a lot of money doesn’t solve all business problems; often it creates more.More About Jim: Jim McKelvey is a glassblower, father, entrepreneur, author, aviator, computer programmer, chairman of the St. Louis Fede...
2022-06-0742 min
Free Time with Jenny BlakeHow to Find Your Perfect Problem with Jim McKelvey, author of The Innovation Stack (Part One)How can you find — and attempt the great feat of solving — your perfect problem? That’s what I’m talking about today with my guest, Square co-founder Jim McKelvey. His book, The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time, is one of the funniest and most engaging business books I’ve read. We met at TED through our mutual friend Jon Levy, and had the great joy of recording together in person at a studio in midtown Manhattan. In the first half of this two-part episode, we delve into fending off an attack from “the perfect...
2022-05-3132 min
How I Built This with Guy RazHIBT Lab! WeWork: Miguel McKelveyWhen Miguel McKelvey was first featured on How I Built This in 2017, his company was growing at an astounding rate. WeWork was considered the unicorn of unicorns. But after reaching a $47 billion valuation in 2019, WeWork’s tide began to turn. Investors raised concerns about the company’s rapid expansion and unsustainable spending. Miguel’s co-founder Adam Neuman faced accusations of mismanagement and was forced to resign. The company withdrew a long-anticipated IPO filing, and not long after, Miguel left the company he had worked so hard to build.Since then, the cautionary tale of WeWork...
2022-04-2129 min
The Ball and Blockchain PodcastGetting in on the Apecoin BuzzHave you bought ApeCoin already? Tune in to this episode of the Ball and Blockchain as Nils Smith and Justin McKelvey talk about the recent buzz surrounding ApeCoin by the Bored Ape Yacht Club. They will also discuss where they see this token going in the future: whether it will be the next big thing or if it’s going to flop.. Well, who knows? So hop in this podcast episode to know more about the crypto world and join in on the conversation! Show Notes: ApeCoin ape...
2022-04-1424 min
Trinity Forum ConversationsWriting as a Spiritual Practice with Jonathan Rogers, Tish Harrison Warren and Doug McKelveyOn this episode of our special Lenten podcast series we explore the spiritual practice of writing by listening to a conversation between authors, Tish Harrison Warren, Doug McKelvey and Jonathan Rogers.The Spiritual Practice of Writing As these three authors explore the craft of writing, what becomes clear is that the creativity and spiritual insight that marks their work is predicated on the discipline of showing up, to sit in the quiet with tools in hand and to attend to the wonder and mystery of their own lives. The very ordinary disciplines s...
2022-03-3018 min
Off The BricksEp. 19 Kevin McKelveyToday we welcome poet Kevin McKelvey who joins us to share his ecological, biological, and geological poetry. McKelvey is a place-based poet, writer, designer, and social practice artist. He teaches at the University of Indianapolis and directs the MA in Social Practice Art. His first book, Dream Wilderness Poems, is a poetic trail guide for the Deam Wilderness Area near Bloomington that represents years of exploration in the Hoosier National Forest. Other poems are collected in Indiana Nocturnes, a collaboration on Indiana’s urban and rural divide with another native Hoosier, Curtis L. Crisler. McKelvey has been a writer-in-residence in...
2022-03-1731 min
Savage WonderElize McKelveyMy guest this week was Elize McKelvey. Introvert. Art school graduate. Marine (makes Staff Sergeant in 6 years). Combat artist. Elize McKelvey managed to excel as a truly "martial artist" - capturing the stories of Marines as rendered by a Marine. There may be other introverts who became wildly successful freelance artists, but few, if any, did it through the Marine Corps. She and I chase shiny objects in a wide ranging conversation that goes from the technical - how many paintbrushes do you pack in your war belt? - to the emotional - capturing the aftereffects of an Osprey...
2022-03-071h 47The Ball and Blockchain PodcastPrivate Time in the BarnWelcome to The Ball and Blockchain Podcast! It’s another episode to discuss everything blockchain, and this time Justin McKelvey and Nils Smith dive deeper into digital ownership through this game known as Zed Run. Sit back and relax as we introduce you to this new version of horse race betting—the digitized version—and what it ultimately means to have ownership shift digitally. We’ll provide links to some of the insightful information we’ve found over the internet, so feel free to check it out, and if you have questions or future topic suggestions...
2022-01-2019 min
Masters in BusinessJim McKelvey on 'The Innovation Stack' (Podcast)Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz speaks with entrepreneur Jim McKelvey, author of “The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time.” McKelvey is the CEO and founder of Invisibly and (with Jack Dorsey) co-founder of Square, where he currently sits on the board of directors. McKelvey also chairs the board of directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-01-151h 14
3 Takeaways™How to Build an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time: Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey (#64)Learn how Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey successfully created and built Square, how (as a start-up) Square beat Amazon, and other tips he has for the 3 Takeaways audience. Jim shares why sometimes doing nothing is the best response.Square lets anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device and a bank account accept credit card payments. Jim McKelvey co-founded Square in 2009 with Jack Dorsey. Jim is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, philanthropist, artist, and author of The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time.
2021-10-2631 min
UnlearnThe Innovation Stack with Jim McKelveyBarry O’Reilly’s guest is Jim McKelvey, who has been everything from a glassblowing artist, to a founder of a multibillion-dollar organization. Just recently, he was appointed Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Jim is the co-founder of Square, a leading financial services and digital payments company, and the author of The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time, where he shares the story of building Square and his philosophy for building disruptive companies. His most recent startup, Invisibly, gives consumers control of how their personal data is monetized by advertisers. Jim...
2021-10-1333 min
New MissionsHaving A Local and Global Vision with Pastor Mike McKelveyWhat does it take to lead a church to reach their neighbors and community? Pastor Mike McKelvey from Family Church in Middletown, New York shares stories from his 26 year history in ministry on how they are making an impact close to home and around the world. Plus, he shares how their church stepped through some challenges during the pandemic and found better ways to reach people. Learn more about Pastor Mike McKelvey and Family Church at www.familychurchny.com. Participate with the New Missions Shoebox Drive at www.shoeboxdrive.com.Support the show
2021-09-3019 min
The Third PlaceThe Innovation Stack with Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey - Ep 60We had never met a billionaire before and were curious to know what a day in the life was like! While we certainly had a lot of fun asking this question, Jim ALSO gave such great insight about entrepreneurship as we asked many questions about his book, The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time. Jim's hope in writing the book was to empower everyday people to address some of our world's toughest problems through changing how we think about new ideas.This interview is such a treat, and we think you’re...
2021-09-1649 min
Washington Post LiveSquare co-founder James McKelvey's new company wants to help consumers reclaim their data onlineIn 2009, glassblowing artist James McKelvey teamed up with friend and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey to create Square after losing a sale because he couldn’t accept American Express cards. Today, through his new company, Invisibly, the serial entrepreneur is disrupting Big Tech by returning personal data back to consumers. McKelvey joins with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to discuss the dangers of personal data online and how his company is making a difference.
2021-09-0230 min
The Abstract AthleteS5E9 - Elize McKelveyJoin the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season five with United States Marine Veteran, freelance artist and a self described cardio addict, Elize McKelvey. Together they will discuss her incredible story and how she became interested in serving and how she became a Marine.This episode will discuss her interests as a person, what she sees in her future and what drives her as an artist.For information on Elize McKelvey please visit:instagram.com/inkstickart/?hl=enFor more information on Elize please visit:
2021-08-231h 17
Pounding The Table: Stocks, Options, And Weekly Market NewsInterview with Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey, $SQ overview, Delta Variant, FAANG Earnings@AviNMash and @AnthonyOhayon interview Jim Mckelvey (Co-Founder of Square), Touch on FAANG earnings, and Deep dive into Square
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2021-08-011h 04
FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisJim McKelvey on Building a Business that Can’t be BeatHave you ever been faced with a problem and there wasn’t a ready-made solution? Have you ever been frustrated trying to complete a project and couldn’t find a video or article online for guidance or support? These are challenges that require innovative thinking and novel invention, but they also create some of the best entrepreneurs. Serial entrepreneur, inventor, author, and billionaire philanthropist Jim McKelvey discusses his new book The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time and how the practice of true entrepreneurial thinking inevitably leads to innovation and invention.In his new book...
2021-06-1734 min
Decoding DigitalDecoding Innovation: Jim McKelvey on "The Innovation Stack"Not many start-ups can survive a direct attack from Amazon. So, when digital payment services company, Square, came up against the retail giant and won, it set Jim McKelvey on a mission to find out why. In this episode, Jim reveals the part innovation has to play in survival, the two classes of innovation and why they’re important, and how crises accelerate transformative change.Press play to hear Jim McKelvey's thoughts on...The “Hero” Myth“The people that I studied are not heroes. They are people who for one reason or another ended up...
2021-05-0436 min
Talking Beats with Daniel LelchukEp. 91: Jim McKelvey"As we come out of the pandemic, instead of just absentmindedly letting your time get filled back up for you, maybe choose to keep a few things compressed and use that time for something else. I am looking forward to having my life back, but also looking forward to having more control over the things I don't want to do."
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2021-04-2752 min
Hanselminutes with Scott HanselmanOutside In: The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelveyIn this special episode of Hanselminutes, Scott shares a discussion with Jim McKelvey, a glassblower and also the co-founder of Square! This conversation was previously published as a episode of Microsoft's internal interview series "Outside In." Jim's team and our friends at Microsoft have encouraged us to share the episode where we discuss innovation and entrepreneurship.Read Jim McKelvey's book The Innovation Stack
2021-03-2539 min
The ProfileSquare Co-Founder Jim McKelvey on How His Payments Startup Defeated AmazonEven though Square transformed the world of payments, it was anything but a smooth ride. Co-founder Jim McKelvey woke up one day to discover that Amazon had copied their hardware, undercut them on price by 30%, and was offering live customer support.
The bitter battle between Square and Amazon lasted more than a year. But McKelvey and Dorsey ultimately did the impossible: Through persistence, determination, and constant innovation, they had defeated the most terrifying company on the planet.
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2021-02-1824 min
Talking Too Loud with Chris SavageTrue Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Jim McKelveyWant to join our podcast crash course with Wistia's Lead Producer and podcast expert, Adam Day? Sign up here!Jim McKelvey is the Founder of Invisibly, a platform helping folks control their online data and identity. He’s also running a nonprofit called LaunchCode, which teaches folks how to code, land a job, or hire tech talent. What about his other hobbies? He’s passionate about glass-blowing, and even has a book about it! Links to learn more about Jim McKelvey:Jim’s TwitterJim’s LinkedInJim’s Website
2021-02-1647 min
InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing PodcastJim McKelvey and The Innovation StackSquare is a financial service, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company based in San Francisco, California. Danielle has openly expressed her excitement for this company—but what makes it so special?In 2009, Square initially started as a solution to mobile businesses without mobile payments. It took Founders Jim McKelvey and Jack Dorsey about 3 years to understand the market at the time, and how they could make an impact in this space. They entered the market and were able to provide a small device that could be easily inserted int...
2021-02-0951 min
The Takeoff PodcastJim McKelvey (Co-founder of Square, Founder of Invisibly, and Author of The Innovation Stack)If you are interested in reading more interviews, just like this one, with founders, operators, and investors from today’s leading companies / startups, feel free to subscribe below!Find the audio on:Substack (you’re already here)SpotifyApple PodcastsAnchorGoogle PodcastsGuest Profile:Interview Guest: Jim McKelvey (Twitter: @2000F)Role: Co-Founder of Square; Founder of Invisibly; Author of “The Innovation Stack”On Jim: Jim McKelvey is a billionaire philanthropist and serial entrepreneur. He has started at least seven companies...
2021-02-0100 min
The Seed – The Startup JourneyBillionaire's Advice to Students | Jim McKelvey, Co-Founder of SquareHow do you build a billion-dollar business? How did Square survive an attack from Amazon? What does it mean to be an "entrepreneur"? We finally got our dream guest – Jim McKelvey!! As someone who’s in the McKelvey School of Engineering at WashU, I was super excited to have him on my podcast. Jim McKelvey is a serial entrepreneur, most well known for founding Square with Jack Dorsey (CEO of Twitter). If you’re not sure what Square is, whenever you walk into a store and you see a white device for swiping your cards when you pay, th...
2021-01-3021 min
CHEATIES with Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford2 GIRLS, 1 NARCISSIST w/ Mandee McKelveyTHIS IS THE EPISODE, Y'ALL! Our caller this week may very have the most fascinating cheating story of the century! Louisville, KY based comedian, Mandee McKelvey, takes Lace and Katherine on a shocking journey through a horrible relationship with the happiest and most unlikely of endings. FOLLOW OUR GUEST ON FB: MANDEE MCKELVEYFOLLOW US ON IG: CHEATIES PODCAST | Lace Larrabee | Katherine BlanfordHAVE YOU CHEATED, BEEN CHEATED ON OR BEEN A SIDEPIECE IN A RELATIONSHIP? CALL TO LEAVE A VOICEMAIL TEASING YOUR STORY & YOU MIGHT JUST END UP ON AN EPISODE OF...
2021-01-112h 09
Business Artistry with Nir Hindie015 - Jim McKelvey. Audacity in Entrepreneurship and Art.In this episode, we speak to Jim McKelvey, a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Square, a financial payments company, together with Jack Dorsey. McKelvey is also a glass artist who always works at the intersection of technology, art, and entrepreneurship. He speaks about innovation management, entrepreneurial skills and mindset, and why entrepreneurs and business people are different. Click here to see show notes, videos, transcribe, and more.
2020-10-2948 min
Life on the LineMosul with Ben MckelveyAlex Lloyd speaks with Ben Mckelvey about his new book, Mosul, and the 2nd Commando Regiment.
Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Ben Mckelvey, author of Cameron Baird’s posthumous biography, has released a new book, “Mosul: Australia’s secret war inside the ISIS caliphate”. The book tells the stories of the late Ian Turner of the 2nd Commando Regiment, Australia’s role in the Battle for Mosul and Australian ISIS fighters. Ben speaks to Alex Lloyd about his new book and the 2nd Commando Regiment, public perceptions of Australian military o...
2020-10-1524 min
JAYSON WALLER UNLEASHED#43: Launch Your Productivity with Jim McKelveyThe co-founder of the massive point of sale company, Square, joins Jayson Waller to talk about how staying modest and conservative has given him an edge in the world today, and how Jayson and Jim plan to pass that down to their kids. How much street cred does Jim McKelvey have? Listen to today's episode to find out why Jim was driving a car with bullet holes in it, and who he likes better, Biggie or Tupac. Tune in to learn more about what Launch Code is and how it's helping programmers find jobs in...
2020-10-1540 min
Elevator Pitch: Hosted By Joe EnnisHow The McKelvey Group Sets Their Clients Up For Success Ft. Matt McKelveyIn this episode, I sit down with Matt McKelvey to discuss how he and the McKelvey Group strive to be a team who set their clients up to succeed. The McKelvey Group is a financial consulting firm that goes above and beyond to bring value to their clients.Check out The McKelvey Group: https://themckelveygroup.com/Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmckelvey1/Give The McKelvey Group a call! 1-800-246-3154Want us to do this for you? Email us: podcastsbyjoe@gmail.comWant to learn more...
2020-09-2919 min
The Journey with Jordan ParisSquare Co-Founder Jim McKelvey on Copying, True Entrepreneurship, and Building a World-Changing CompanyJim McKelvey cofounded payments firm Square with Jack Dorsey in 2009 after he had trouble selling a $2,000 art piece from his studio. He currently ranks #378 on the Forbes 400 list of the world's richest people.McKelvey remains on Square's board but has started a new company, Invisibly, which powers micropayments for journalism and publishing.A serial entrepreneur, he has started at least seven companies, ranging from a CD cabinet maker to a glass-blowing studio.He also sits on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and started a nonprofit, LaunchCode, to teach...
2020-09-281h 02
Creator Lab - interviews with entrepreneurs and startup foundersJim Mckelvey, Co-Founder of Square // The Artist Who Became A BillionaireSubscribe + watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/42U2VfWp2Go Let me know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bzaidi Who is Jim? Jim McKelvey is an entrepreneur, glass-blowing artist + philanthropist. He’s most well known as the co-founder of Square, the financial payments company he started with Jack Dorsey (founder of Twitter). Jim also co-founded the non-profit “Launch Code” and he’s an independent Director of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Jim’s book, The Innovation Stack, is available for purchase. Or sign up to the emai...
2020-09-231h 22
The Art of CharmJim McKelvey | The Art of Audacity and HumilityIn today’s episode, we cover the innovation stack with Jim McKelvey. Jim is an entrepreneur most known for cofounding Square and the author of The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time.
Innovation is not something that happens when you want it to, but when you’re backed into a corner and innovation is the only way out - so what can you do to prepare yourself and your company to make sure you’re in the best place to innovate when the time comes?
What t...
2020-09-211h 04
Generation You with Catalin MateiHow to Beat Amazon and Build an Unbeatable Business with Jim McKelvey, Co-Founder of SquareToday's guest, Jim McKelvey is a serial entrepreneur, engineer, and glassblower, the co-founder of Square, a $35 billion company that changed the way businesses could get paid. McKelvey also founded Invisibly, a project to rewire the economics of online content; LaunchCode, a non-profit that trains people to work in technology; and Third Degree Glass Factory, a publicly accessible glass art studio & education center in St. Louis. He’s the author of “The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time”, in which he shares the story of building Square and beating Amazon, amongst others. Timest...
2020-08-0156 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuHow Working with the Right People Can Spark Innovation with Jim McKelvey | Ep. #371Joining us on the show today is multifaceted, entrepreneur's entrepreneur, Jim Mckelvey! Jim is currently developing his project, Invisibly, which aims to revolutionize the ways that consumers interact with advertising on media platforms. He is also the co-founder of Square and has started seven companies in total! His recent book, The Innovation Stack is compiled through his experience and research into what has allowed the most successful companies to create their own lane, and in it, he notes the common factors of the most innovative business in history. Jim explains how he learned the important skill of surrounding himself wi...
2020-07-2036 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuHow Working with the Right People Can Spark Innovation with Jim McKelvey | Ep. #371Joining us on the show today is multifaceted, entrepreneur's entrepreneur, Jim Mckelvey! Jim is currently developing his project, Invisibly, which aims to revolutionize the ways that consumers interact with advertising on media platforms. He is also the co-founder of Square and has started seven companies in total! His recent book, The Innovation Stack is compiled through his experience and research into what has allowed the most successful companies to create their own lane, and in it, he notes the common factors of the most innovative business in history. Jim explains how he learned the important skill of surrounding himself wi...
2020-07-2036 min
Help Me Teach The BibleMichael McKelvey on Teaching AmosThere are two statements that I could immediately identify as being from Amos, even though I haven't spent much time in the book. One is the rhetorical question, “Does disaster come to a city unless the Lord has done it?” (3:6), a question that is really a statement about the sovereignty of God over all things. And then there is Amos's call to, “let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream “ (5:24). Then there is that portrait of rich, indulgent women who are called “cows of Bashan” (4:1), which I’ve always found to be a humorous image. But what is th...
2020-07-0959 min
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)Jim McKelvey: The Innovation Stack | E69Fail-proof your start up with techniques developed by Square's co-founder and billionaire, Jim McKelvey !Today on the show we’re chatting with serial entrepreneur and author Jim McKelvey. Jim co-founded the super successful point of sales company, Square, along with Jack Dorsey who is the CEO of both Square and Twitter. Jim also founded Invisibly, a project to rewire the economics of online content; LaunchCode, a non-profit that trains people to work in technology; and Third Degree Glass Factory, a glass art studio & education center in St. Louis. And if that wasn’t enough, in 2017, Jim was appoi...
2020-06-151h 00
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk368: Jim McKelvey - How To Build An Unbeatable Business (One Crazy Idea At A Time)The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk Text LEARNERS to 44222 Full notes at www.LearningLeader.com 358: Jim McKelvey - How To Build An Unbeatable Business (One Crazy Idea At A Time) Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of Square, was chairman of its board until 2010, and still serves on the Board of Directors. In 2011, his iconic card reader design was inducted into the Museum of Modern Art. Jim also founded Invisibly, a project to rewire the economics of online content; LaunchCode, a non-profit that trains people to work in technology; and Third...
2020-06-0459 min
Life as Leadership: Where Leaders Gather to Grow TogetherSuccessfully Solving Unsolved Problems with Jim McKelveyJim McKelvey is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, philanthropist, artist, and perhaps most notably the co-founder of the financial services juggernaut Square. He served as the chairman of its board until 2010 and still serves on the Board of Directors. In 2011, his iconic card reader design was inducted into the Museum of Modern Art. In 2016, McKelvey also founded Invisibly, an ambitious project to rewire the economics of online content. He is a Deputy Chair of the St. Louis Federal Reserve and is the author of the recently-released book entitled The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time...
2020-06-0243 min
Live Mike PodcastThe Live Mike Podcast (Ep17): Valerie McKelveyValerie McKelvey
Helping Communities in Need
On episode 17 of the Live Mike Podcast, Mike Romigh talks with long-time Beaver County community volunteer Valerie McKelvey, founder and director of the Franklin Center of Beaver County, including the Professional Outfitters charitable program providing clothing and other essentials to men, women and children facing challenging life transitions.
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On episode 17 of the Live Mike Podcast, Mike Romigh talks with long-time Beaver County community volunteer Valerie McKelvey, founder and director of the Franklin Center of Beaver County, including the Professional Outfitters charitable program providing clothing and other essentials to men, w...
2020-04-2000 min
Business of HYPEStay @ Home With Miguel McKelveyToday's "Stay @ Home" series is with Miguel McKelvey (previously S6, E8) Co-Founder and Chief Culture Officer of WeWork. Calling in from London, he updates on his current work situation from the UK and what changes and values WeWork as a company is going through during this time. He stresses how the pandemic has seen an increase for the desire and understated importance of human connection.
Thank you so much for tuning into our special Stay @ Home Series. We hope you guys stay safe, wash your hands, practice social distancing and find ways to still stay inspired during t...
2020-04-2035 minBusiness of HYPEStay @ Home With Miguel McKelveyToday's "Stay @ Home" series is with Miguel McKelvey (previously S6, E8) Co-Founder and Chief Culture Officer of WeWork. Calling in from London, he updates on his current work situation from the UK and what changes and values WeWork as a company is going through during this time. He stresses how the pandemic has seen an increase for the desire and understated importance of human connection.
Thank you so much for tuning into our special Stay @ Home Series. We hope you guys stay safe, wash your hands, practice social distancing and find ways to still stay inspired during t...
2020-04-2035 min
Silicon Valley - The Investor's Podcast NetworkSV037: The Innovation Stack with Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey
On today’s episode, we sit down with Jim McKelvey. Jim is the co-founder of Square, a financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company. In 2009, Jim designed a card reader which in 2011 was inducted into the Museum of Modern Art. Jim then teamed with other St. Louis-based serial entrepreneurs to help found Cultivation Capital which was ranked the 7th most active venture capital firm founded since 2009, and the 3rd most active lead investor and since 2017, McKelvey has been appointed as an Independent Director of the St. Louis Federal Reserve.In...
2020-04-1653 min