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U.S. Zip CEO: Stop Judging Buy Now, Pay Later

U.S. Zip CEO: Stop Judging Buy Now, Pay Later

Update: 2025-09-04
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The U.S. CEO of Zip has heard all kinds of knocks against Buy Now, Pay Later. In a wide-ranging conversation, Joe Heck tells Mary why the critics are wrong and why judgment has no place in personal finance.

Loans through Zip are originated by WebBank.


Show notes:


Chapters:
[0:00 ] Welcome & Intro to Joe Heck, CEO of Zip

[1:01 ] Defending BNPL Against the Skeptics

[2:39 ] From Flint to Fintech: Joe’s Early Money Views

[5:07 ] Why Budgeting Tools Fail Like Fad Diets

[7:44 ] The Role of AI in Personal Finance

[10:17 ] Happy vs. Sad Spending: Making Money Simple

[14:11 ] BNPL for Groceries & Small Purchases

[18:05 ] Loan Stacking, Credit Scores & Myths

[26:08 ] Zip’s Global Roots & BNPL Adoption

[29:38 ] Final Thoughts & How to Reach Joe


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U.S. Zip CEO: Stop Judging Buy Now, Pay Later

U.S. Zip CEO: Stop Judging Buy Now, Pay Later

Mary Wisniewski & Cornerstone Advisors