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Max Levchin, PayPal and Affirm — The Path from The Soviet Union to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Companies (Plus: Real-World Socialism vs. Capitalism) (#869)
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Tim Ferriss
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June 10, 2026, 2:47 p.m.
The Tim Ferriss Show
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Max Levchin
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Capitalism
Summary
An interview with Max Levchin discussing his journey from the Soviet Union to co-founding PayPal and Affirm, along with insights on socialism vs. capitalism.
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