episode-header-image

Jul 10

17m 34s

Business Daily meets: Max Levchin

Bbc World Service

About this episode

The fintech entrepreneur tells us about co-founding PayPal, and how an embarrassing personal moment when trying to buy a car, led him to start the buy now, pay later company Affirm.

Produced and presented by Leanna Byrne

(Image: PayPal Co-Founder & Affirm CEO Max Levchin in 2019. Credit: Getty Images)

Up next

The impact of 'thirsty' data centres

We're in the US state of Georgia, where huge data centres need water to keep cool. But how is this need for cloud storage and AI capability affecting local residents and the environment?Presenter: Michelle Fleury Producer: Nathalie Jimenez(Image: Georgia resident Beverly Morris l ... Show More

Does university still get you a well-paid job?

Graduates are facing one of the toughest jobs markets in decades. We hear from students in India, the US and UK about whether they feel a university or college degree is worth it as we discuss the cost of attending university around the world and what your job prospects might be ... Show More

Returning to Ukraine?

The UN estimates that nearly seven million Ukrainians have left their home country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Many have set up businesses in their new country - around 90,000 of those in Poland. We hear about the challenges they’ve faced, and the sectors ... Show More

Recommended Episodes

#689 - Will Dropping Out Of College Make You Richer? The Truth…

Does a college degree actually create wealth? Or is there a better path to success? In this video, Tai breaks down why the wealthiest people often drop out of college—and what they do instead to build massive fortunes. 🔹 The REAL reason Harvard grads aren’t the richest alumni 🔹 ... Show More

Can universities make their sums work?

Can universities make their sums work? As students nervously receive their A-level results, many of the universities they'll enrol in are facing their own concerns over what's next... Academics have warned that years of underfunding and a lack of lucrative international s ... Show More

Answering The Question: What To Do After College?

I don't know what to do after college!?! It's one of the most common questions I hear - from high school grads, to college students, to even some nearing college graduation.If you find yourself saying, “I don’t know what to do after college,” you are not alone.The truth is, most ... Show More

How to Succeed in the Workforce After Graduation | GaryVee 2024 NYU Commencement Speech

This is my 2024 commencement speech at NYU Stern — one of the most important talks I’ve given.I break down what graduating students actually need to know before entering the real world. This isn’t about hype or theory — it’s about the mindset and clarity you’ll need to succeed in ... Show More

American Higher Education: Disaster or Envy? with Sol Gittleman

Why does higher education matter? Hardly a day passes without reference to some scandal, fraud or failure associated with American academic institutions, and there are few more important stories to be told in America right now than this one. Anthony is joined by Tuft’s Professor ... Show More

SPOTLIGHT: Humanizing Digital Transformation With Gerald Kane

As many organizations struggle to keep pace with technological innovations, digital transformation is a top priority. Gerald Kane, professor of information systems at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, joins the Gartner Talent Angle to explore the opportunitie ... Show More

Will CRA's Have Jobs?

Will CRA's have Jobs? Found this episode in the hard drive and forgot to upload it. It is still as relevent today. What do you think will be the future of the CRA role? Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/elite-cl... Subscribe: / elitecl ... Show More

What Exactly Is College For? (Update)

We think of them as intellectual enclaves and the surest route to a better life. But U.S. colleges also operate like firms, trying to differentiate their products to win market share and prestige points. In the first episode of a special series originally published in 2022, we as ... Show More

Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami