Buy Now, Pay Later: The extraordinary story of Afterpay by Jonathan Shapiro Pape

Description: Buy Now, Pay Later by Jonathan Shapiro The fascinating behind the scenes story of the brash Aussie technology start up that changed the way a whole generation around the world does their shopping. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Millennials love it. Amateur investors made millions out of it, and its founders became billionaires. But professional investors steered clear, regarding it as over-valued.In a few short years, the Australian startup Afterpay has put a rocket under consumer finance and birthed a global industry. It pioneered the four-payments model that allows customers to bypass credit cards for online shopping and budgeting, with the cost borne by the retailer. Just five years after it was founded, Afterpay had changed the way a generation went shopping, how brands from big banks to fashion labels win customers, and how institutions value companies. Buy Now, Pay Later recounts the dramatic behind-the-scenes story of the founding and rise of Afterpay. It reveals the network of business and personal relationships that enabled the company to finance its speedy growth and the manoeuvring that enabled it to escape regulation for years, as well as the near-death experiences and rising concern that it is getting young people hooked on debt. Drawing on years of on-the-ground reporting and interviews with key figures involved in their rollercoaster ride, this is the Afterpay story told in full for the first time.Jonathan Shapiro and James Eyers report on banking and finance at The Australian Financial Review.A gripping success story with a colourful Sydney cast, a story of innovation, courage, lucky breaks and above all family. - Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia Shapiro and Eyers tell the entertaining and illuminating story of how Afterpay emerged as a global, online-retailing power in a few short years. - Gregory Zuckerman, The Wall Street JournalWell written and well worth reading. - David Gonski AC, company director A fascinating read of the journey behind one of the biggest Australian entrepreneurial successes of our time! - Jane Lu, CEO and founder, Showpo Author Biography Jonathan Shapiro and James Eyers report on banking and finance at The Australian Financial Review. Table of Contents Prologue 1 Rags to Riches2 Asset Strippers 3 Lay-by 4 Touch Point 5 Little King 6 Going Public 7 The Unsuspected Secret 8 Mickey Mouse and Marijuana 9 Broker Wars 10 Short on Time 11 House of Cards 12 Taking Credit 13 The Cub Club 14 Going Viral 15 Standing Down 16 Trending 17 Once in a Lifetime Epilogue Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography Index Review A gripping success story with a colourful Sydney cast, a story of innovation, courage, lucky breaks and above all family. --Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia Shapiro and Eyers tell the entertaining and illuminating story of how Afterpay emerged as a global, online-retailing power in a few short years. Its a fascinating study in entrepreneurship, modern-day retailing and stubbornness in the face of scepticism. --Gregory Zuckerman, The Wall Street Journal Well written and well worth reading. --David Gonski AC, company director Long Description The fascinating behind the scenes story of the brash Aussie technology start up that changed the way a whole generation around the world does their shopping. Millennials love it. Amateur investors made millions out of it, and its founders became billionaires. But professional investors steered clear, regarding it as over-valued. In a few short years, the Australian startup Afterpay has put a rocket under consumer finance and birthed a global industry. It pioneered the four-payments model that allows customers to bypass credit cards for online shopping and budgeting, with the cost borne by the retailer. Just five years after it was founded, Afterpay had changed the way a generation went shopping, how brands from big banks to fashion labels win customers, and how institutions value companies. Buy Now, Pay Later recounts the dramatic behind-the-scenes story of the founding and rise of Afterpay. It reveals the network of business and personal relationships that enabled the company to finance its speedy growth and the manoeuvring that enabled it to escape regulation for years, as well as the near-death experiences and rising concern that it is getting young people hooked on debt. Drawing on years of on-the-ground reporting and interviews with key figures involved in their rollercoaster ride, this is the Afterpay story told in full for the first time. Jonathan Shapiro and James Eyers report on banking and finance at The Australian Financial Review. A gripping success story with a colourful Sydney cast, a story of innovation, courage, lucky breaks and above all family. - Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia Shapiro and Eyers tell the entertaining and illuminating story of how Afterpay emerged as a global, online-retailing power in a few short years. - Gregory Zuckerman, The Wall Street Journal Well written and well worth reading. - David Gonski AC, company director A fascinating read of the journey behind one of the biggest Australian entrepreneurial successes of our time! - Jane Lu, CEO and founder, Showpo Review Quote Shapiro and Eyers tell the entertaining and illuminating story of how Afterpay emerged as a global, online-retailing power in a few short years. Its a fascinating study in entrepreneurship, modern-day retailing and stubbornness in the face of scepticism. -- Gregory Zuckerman, The Wall Street Journal Description for Sales People Afterpay North American hub to be in San Francisco, announced May 2021 8/1/21 Square announced its purchase of Afterpay for $29 billion The story of one of Australias standout businesses that in just 6 years has become a global success with 30 million customers worldwide and a stock market value of $40 billion. The fastest growing company in Australian corporate history Four-payment model has changed the shopping habits of a generation worldwide First credit product that specifically targeted young women. For anyone in retail, finance or IT who wants to understand the the behavior of the next generation of consumers Details ISBN1760879460 Author Jonathan Shapiro Publisher Allen Unwin Format Paperback Year 2021 ISBN-13 9781760879464 Publication Date 2021-08-03 Imprint Allen & Unwin Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia AU Release Date 2021-08-03 Pages 400 Subtitle The extraordinary story of Afterpay DEWEY 332.0285 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-08-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132883075;

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