Affirm’s journey is a bold, thrilling reimagination of consumer credit, led by Max Levchin—a PayPal co-founder who dared to challenge the entire credit card industry. From his roots in Kyiv to Silicon Valley, Levchin set out to destroy the traps of hidden fees and compound interest by creating “honest financial products” that have quietly revolutionized how 22 million Americans pay for everything from Peloton bikes to Amazon orders. Affirm’s strategic partnerships—with giants like Peloton, Shopify, and Amazon—not only fueled explosive growth, but also forced the fintech world and Wall Street to grapple with an audacious new vision for lending built on transparency and trust. How did Levchin convince the biggest names in retail to bet their customer relationships on his idealistic model? Can Affirm withstand regulatory headwinds and fierce rivals as it expands into business lending and embedded finance? Dive into this captivating story to discover the inside strategies, dramatic turns, and lessons for anyone interested in the future of money—read the full deep-dive to unlock the secrets behind the anti-credit card revolution!
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