Affirm CEO Max Levchin on Credit Cards vs. ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

This podcast episode explores the journey of Affirm, a public company, and its exceptional performance in the stock market. Despite facing challenges and making mistakes, the company quickly realigned its focus and achieved its goals. The CEO's message of acknowledging mistakes and fostering teamwork resonated with the company, leading to improved results and gaining the confidence of the stock market. The episode also discusses the concept of adjusted operating positive, the relationship between interest rates and Affirm's success, the impact of credit card balances and delinquencies, the differences between credit cards and Affirm, the unique approach to credit underwriting, and the advantages Affirm offers to investors. The CEO emphasizes the importance of brand loyalty and sustainable profitability, expressing confidence in the company's ability to achieve profitability.