Fintech with strong merchant focus. Values partnerships that enhance checkout experience.
Discovery Questions
Tailored questions to ask on your call, based on research findings:
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“How is the Affirm Card changing the BNPL market beyond e-commerce?”
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“What AI/ML capabilities drive credit decisions and risk management?”
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“How do you approach merchant partnerships versus direct consumer?”
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“What's the strategy for competing with PayPal and Apple Pay Later?”
Talking Points
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Max Levchin is deeply technical and values underwriting innovation
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Transparent pricing (no hidden fees) is core brand differentiation
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Affirm Card extends BNPL beyond e-commerce to in-store
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Large merchant partnerships (Amazon, Shopify) are key
About
Affirm is a buy now, pay later (BNPL) company that offers installment payment options at checkout. Founded by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, Affirm emphasizes transparent pricing with no hidden fees. The company partners with major retailers including Amazon, Shopify, and Walmart.
Target market: Consumers seeking flexible payment options, merchants wanting to increase conversion and average order value
Tech Stack
Backend
Infrastructure
Data
ML
Hiring Signals
By Department
Primary Focus: Expanding Engineering team
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Competitive Landscape
This research brief is generated for demonstration purposes.Affirm is a trademark of its respective owner. Prepd is not affiliated with Affirm.