a16z Podcast: Building Affirm, and Why Max Levchin Has Watched Seven Samurai 100-Plus Times

Max Levchin, co-founder of PayPal and Affirm, delves into the evolution of payment systems and the importance of building trust in finance. He discusses how Affirm caters to younger consumers hesitant about credit cards by offering purchase financing. Levchin also emphasizes the need for transparency in financial services and shares insights from his experience at PayPal on risk assessment. Additionally, he passionately advocates for watching Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai,' drawing parallels between its lessons and effective teamwork in high-stakes environments.