The Affirm Mafia
11 people came through Affirm and went on to found or lead other companies.
Max LevchinFounder & CEOFounded PayPalRebecca LeeSoftware EngineerFounded Elayne +1DavidDirector of M&A IntegrationsFounded GeniusVetsSyrus AkbaryFull Stack EngineerFounded WasmerDrew KimSoftware EngineerFounded PelmAngela DaoHead of Product, OmnichannelFounded StellarAndrew HoskinsSenior Software EngineerFounded UpfrontAshi Agrawalinfra engineerFounded Kobalt LabsArman RafatiSoftware Engineer InternFounded GlimmerAnand NanduriSenior Software EngineerFounded AftercareSantiago BuenahoraSoftware EngineeringFounded Primero
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Affirm mafia?
- The Affirm mafia is the network of 11 people who came through Affirm and went on to found or lead other companies, including PayPal, Elayne, GeniusVets, Wasmer, Pelm.
- Who is in the Affirm mafia?
- Notable members include Max Levchin (PayPal), Rebecca Lee (Elayne), David (GeniusVets), Syrus Akbary (Wasmer), Drew Kim (Pelm), Angela Dao (Stellar), Andrew Hoskins (Upfront), Ashi Agrawal (Kobalt Labs), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did Affirm alumni found?
- Companies founded by Affirm alumni include PayPal, Elayne, GeniusVets, Wasmer, Pelm, Stellar, Upfront, Kobalt Labs, Glimmer, Aftercare.



