ICYMI ⚡ Our Founder and CEO, Max Levchin, recently joined The Founder Hour to discuss the entrepreneurial journey that led him to Affirm. Max touched on learning to code (on paper!), his front row seat to the early days of the internet at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and also offered practical advice for entrepreneurs and founders. Some highlights from Max include: ✍️ On the top advice when starting a business: Make sure it's hard because those are the important ones, that it's valuable so you're not wasting your time, and that it's fun, so you'd enjoy solving the problem for a very long time. 💡 On what led him to Affirm: The more I learned about credit, the more incensed I became about how completely archaic and unfair the whole thing is. I thought this isn’t just an opportunity to build a better score, it's an opportunity to build better credit. 🌎 On how he thinks about money: My primary relationship is asking the question “How can I maximize access to capital to build something that's truly interesting and impactful?” Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3YCsHI9
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At Affirm, we’re using today’s technology to bring significant disruptive innovation to the financial industry. We focus on improving the lives of consumers by delivering simple, honest and transparent financial products. We have roles across a variety of teams, including engineering, product, finance, operations, revenue, marketing, people and more. Affirm is also proud to be a remote-first company! Attracting great people starts by finding talent in different places. That's why we built remote work into the DNA of how we do business—but if an office space is more your style, we have offices in Chicago, New York City, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Toronto. Not to mention we have comprehensive and award-winning benefits that were made for you. Interested in learning more? Check out our careers page and apply today! Visit affirm.com/careers for more information.
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- San Francisco, California
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- 2012
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- eCommerce, Payments, Installment Loans, Millennials, Financial Services, Online Payments, Retail, Personal Finance, FinTech, Financial Technology, and Financial Management
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During our Europe Offsite in Wrocław, Poland, members of our Women@ Europe ERG gathered for a networking breakfast event to get to know each other better! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share experiences, and strengthen our community. We're proud to support and empower Affirmers through initiatives like these. Catalina (Cate) Rotaru, Software Engineer and Women@ Europe Co-Lead shared, “It was great to bring together members of our Women@ ERG from around the world to meet in person while continuing to build on our mission to support women at Affirm both personally and professionally.” Check out the event highlights and learn more about our Women@ ERG in this video! 🎥 https://lnkd.in/g42eiJsV #networking #empoweringwomen #diversityandinclusion
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✈️ Calling all travel enthusiasts! Travel Weekly published their 2024 Agency Power List, and Affirm is proud to partner directly with 1/3 of the top 15 agencies — Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), Expedia Group, Flight Centre Travel Group, Hopper, and Fareportal. Travelers are increasingly demanding flexibility and convenience when it comes to paying for their trips and experiences. Travel providers can integrate Affirm at checkout to help consumers pay over time, with no late fees or hidden charges. See the full list here: https://bit.ly/3WSkvSP
Travel Weekly Power List 2024
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Earlier this summer, we hosted our first-ever Europe All-Hands offsite in Wrocław, Poland, bringing together over 200 employees from Poland, Spain, and the UK! 🌍🌟 Our team enjoyed hearing updates from leadership, engaging in learning sessions, and participating in valuable networking opportunities. Check out the event highlights in our video ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gMGb6wS7 #AffirmEurope #Community #Teamwork
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Our CFO Michael Linford spoke with Yahoo Finance’s Brad Smith about today’s ‘vibecession’ (H/T to Kyla Scanlon) and the value Affirm provides consumers. “What Affirm offers is a sense of certainty and control in these uncertain times. It’s not surprising, but nearly all consumers cite having predictable expenses as a key part in maintaining their household budgets. That’s what Affirm offers.” For more of Michael’s insights on the state of the consumer and our recent survey findings, check out the interview here: https://yhoo.it/46GC2B3
Affirm CFO: Consumers are feeling 'a strong sense of unease'
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Palisades Tahoe, California's largest ski resort, is making skiing more accessible with Affirm’s payment options. 🗣️ In a Q&A with Palisades Tahoe’s Email & Customer Relationship Marketing Manager, we discussed how Affirm’s 0% APR offers have made a significant impact for their business. During a key winter period, there was a 200%+ overall increase in volume year-over-year for Affirm bookings, primarily driven by 0% APR bookings. The inclusion of 0% APR offers also boosted customer intent, raising the booking rate with Affirm from approximately 50% to over 80%. Building on this success, Palisades Tahoe will continue offering these options for the 2024-2025 ski season, making it easier for guests to plan and enjoy their trips. Eligible consumers can spread payments over time – with no interest or hidden fees – for ticket packs, lessons, lodging, rentals, and more, which helps pre-commit crucial revenue for the resort. ⛷️ It’s never too early to think about ski season! ❄️ Check out the full case study: https://bit.ly/4bWnYnG
Palisades Tahoe Uses Affirm’s 0% APR Options to Help Grow Pre-Committed Bookings
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Today is National Intern Day and we’re excited to spotlight our six Affirm Interns in our summer program! This year, our interns had the opportunity to join us for a hybrid work model in our New York and San Francisco offices where they’ve been able to gain firsthand experience, network and learn more about our business. Thanks for all your hard work! #internsataffirm #nationalinternday #careers
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Excited to see Retail Brew highlight why merchants are embracing Affirm’s 0% APR offers over discounts to drive growth and reach new customers. 💡 Our VP of Marketing and Communications, Erika White, shared additional insight into the effectiveness of interest-free pay over time options: “We’ve seen merchants experience sales uplifts of over 20% by offering 0% APR, and when that 0% APR offer is paired with longer payment terms you see those boosts up to 50%.” Check out the full article: https://bit.ly/45MrRdC
Brands embrace 0% APR loans as marketing lever
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Although confidence in the U.S. economy is waning, consumers are finding new ways to feel in control of their finances, according to Affirm’s latest consumer survey. Our SVP of Product, Vishal Kapoor, spoke to CNBC's Jessica Dickler about the survey, which shows that 3 in 5 Americans think we’re currently in a recession. Against this backdrop, consumers are prioritizing flexibility and control when it comes to managing their finances. Other findings from the survey include: 🟢 Roughly 90% of Americans say having a predictable monthly budget is a priority. 🟢 More than half of Americans surveyed (54%) say they have used or would use options to pay over time. 🟢 Nearly 1 in 2 U.S. shoppers (48%) say the availability of 0% APR offers affects their purchasing decisions. 🟢 63% of Americans prefer seeing the total cost of a purchase upfront, including any interest charges. Check out the story in CNBC and our full survey findings for more insights: https://bit.ly/4cVPLG8 https://bit.ly/4dfgBJb
Is the U.S. in a recession? Roughly 3 in 5 Americans think so, report finds
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We’re excited to share our latest Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) report! At Affirm, we develop teams reflective of the diverse consumers, merchants, and communities that we’re privileged to serve. Our inclusive, high-performing culture is a key part of our success and empowers teams to do their best work, delivering on our mission to build honest financial products that improve lives. Take a look inside to learn more about our accomplishments and our ongoing journey to pave the way for a more equitable and prosperous future. https://lnkd.in/dPBuD2CY #DEIreport #affirmers