The Tim Ferriss Show

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#869: Max Levchin, PayPal and Affirm — The Path from The Soviet Union to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Companies (Plus: Real-World Socialism vs. Capitalism)

Jun 9, 2026 · 01:58:03

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Max Levchin shared his journey from the Soviet Union to tech entrepreneurship.
Discussed building multi-billion dollar companies like Affirm and PayPal.
Contrasted real-world socialism with capitalism in business.

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