Max Levchin
Keynote Speaker: Fintech Pioneer & Software Engineer; CEO & Co-Founder of Affirm; PayPal Co-Founder; SciFi VC General Partner
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Max Levchin Biography
Max Levchin is a Ukrainian-American software engineer and entrepreneur recognized for his influence in the financial technology sector. In 1998, Levchin and Peter Thiel founded Fieldlink, a security company focused on encrypted data storage for PDA devices as digital wallets. The company, later renamed Confinity, developed the payment product PayPal, which specialized in digital funds transfer. PayPal merged with X.com, adopted its current name, went public, and was subsequently acquired by eBay. Levchin played a significant role in PayPal's initial public offering and its acquisition by eBay for $1.5 billion. He is also known for his work on PayPal's anti-fraud systems and as the co-creator of the Gausebeck-Levchin test, an early commercial CAPTCHA implementation.
Levchin is part of the group known as the PayPal Mafia, a cohort of founders and former employees who have gone on to shape the technology and venture capital industries. After the eBay acquisition, Levchin founded Slide, a media-sharing service for social networking platforms such as Myspace and Facebook, which was later sold to Google. He then launched HVF, a company focused on leveraging data for innovative projects. Affirm, a financial technology company spun out of HVF, was established to build a next-generation credit network. HVF also launched Glow, a fertility app designed to assist couples in conceiving naturally.
Levchin serves as founder, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Affirm Holdings, Inc., which operates a payment network utilizing proprietary technology, advanced risk modeling, and a focus on transparency and responsible finance. Affirm provides consumers with flexible, transaction-level priced credit and transparent financing options without late fees or hidden charges, establishing itself as a leader in the buy now, pay later industry. The company has reported significant growth in gross merchandise volume and revenue. Levchin is a frequent commentator on the state of the American consumer and the future of fintech, appearing on programs such as CNBC's "Squawk Box" and "Mad Money."
Levchin has been recognized in the Technology Review TR100 as one of the top 100 innovators and as Innovator of the Year. His accolades include recognition in Fortune's 40 rising business talents, Time's 100 global notables, and Carnegie Corporation's Great Immigrants designation for PayPal's impact on global commerce. Levchin has served as a director of The Coca-Cola Company and on the boards of Yelp, Yahoo, and Evernote. He is also the founder and general partner of SciFi VC, a venture fund focused on transformative technology investments.
Levchin has been interviewed on NPR's podcast "How I Built This," discussing his early life and business ventures, including PayPal. He was a producer for the film "Thank You for Smoking" and has delivered keynote addresses, including at the University of Illinois commencement ceremony. Levchin continues to engage with artificial intelligence research and remains an influential voice in entrepreneurship, innovation, financial inclusion, and the evolution of technology.
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How much does it cost to book Max Levchin for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Max Levchin speak about?
Max Levchin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Business, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Creativity, Finance, Computer Science, Innovation, Economy, Futurism, Culture, Leadership, Social Media, E-Commerce, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, FinTech, Venture Capital and Executive Leadership. -
Where does Max Levchin travel from?
Max Levchin generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Max Levchin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Max Levchin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Max Levchin for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Max Levchin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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