How Buy Now, Pay Later Solutions Strengthen the eCommerce Economy With Charlie Youakim

Charlie Youakim is the CEO and Executive Chairman of Sezzle, a fintech company on a mission to financially empower the next generation by offering interest-free installment plans for online and in-store purchases. As a fintech founder, Charlie leverages his leadership and management skills to build exceptional companies. Before Sezzle, he founded Passport, a leader in the transportation payments space.

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Many young adults entering the workforce are ready to create a stable financial future, but preparing for a career and building a line of credit is difficult during inflation. eCommerce brands also experience challenges due to the US financial climate. In uncertain times for consumers and e-commerce providers, buy now, pay later programs are an asset for the economy. 

Most Americans are not white-collar workers and are ill-equipped with financial resources to help them build credit lines. Innovative solutions to bridge the financial gap are critical for the US economy during a looming recession and inflation. Aware of the opposition affecting the economy, Fintech founder Charlie Youakim helps the e-commerce market and its consumers by providing a buy now, pay later service that promotes financial health for both parties. 

On this episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, William Harris welcomes Charlie Youakim, CEO and Executive Chairman of Sezzle, to discuss how his company financially empowers the next generation. Charlie shares why young individuals are attracted to Sezzle’s products, how it builds customers’ credit, and the benefits it offers brand partners. He also imparts wisdom to e-commerce founders on preserving their company through inflation and why dedicating time to team-building is your most valuable asset.