Hey all, Jason here.
In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with an OG of fintech who really needs no introduction, cofounder and CEO of Affirm and PayPal Mafia member Max Levchin. Max and I had the chance to discuss:
How Affirm designs its systems and processes to mitigate third-party risks, including service interruptions and, yes, data breaches
How Affirm thinks about selecting its bank partners and how it works with them to meet regulatory and compliance expectations
To what extent political and regulatory uncertainty impacts how Affirm approaches running its business
The CFPB’s interpretive rule that treats pay-in-four buy now pay later as a “credit card” for certain purposes under TILA Reg Z
Affirm’s latest earnings announcement
And Affirm’s recent launch in the United Kingdom
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Interview: Affirm CEO Max Levchin