
In this inaugural "Diving Deep" episode of Fintech Takes, Alex Johnson interviews Max Levchin, co-founder of PayPal and CEO of Affirm, about the history of fintech, product design, and the future of credit. Levchin discusses the importance of solving real problems and understanding customer needs, drawing from his experiences at PayPal and Affirm. The conversation covers Affirm's approach to credit underwriting, emphasizing the use of mathematics and real-time data, and the company's commitment to honest financial products. Levchin also shares his views on regulation, the importance of building a strong company culture, and the potential impact of agentic commerce on the financial industry.
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