With the way Square has designed its business, it only makes sense as part of a larger company to whom the business is about adding value to themselves. Youtube

With the way Square has designed its business, it only makes sense as part of a larger company to whom the business is about adding value to themselves. Youtube is a great example: it couldn't survive in the long run unless acquired. Nothing wrong with this business model except that you have to find the right buyer before your model kills you.