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Founders are those who have incorporated a for profit company; they have literally laid the foundation of being recognized as a legal entity and are forever recognized as that, regardless of their title or role (if any) related to the company over time.  Founder status is by-in-large irrevocable, and while each company will have it’s own requirements and qualifications, at TECHdotMN, we refer to the above as a guiding definition.

Entrepreneurs generate revenues into the for profit corporation by addressing inefficiencies, explicit problems or implicit need in the market with mutual economic value exchange between the ownership and customers.  This involves sourcing, organizing and allocating the necessary resources, while assuming both the risks and rewards associated with the endeavor. Entrepreneurial success is measured by positive financial Return on Investment (ROI) over time.

Therefore the difference between the two, as you read TECHdotMN may seem semantically subtle, but it’s actually quite significant: commercialization/revenue/income/monetization. Founding a company is the single most important step in the process of entrepreneurship as it relates to a path for remuneration of products and services offered.  Most entrepreneurs are by default also founders, though many founders will not become entrepreneurs.

*There is no right or wrong definitions – this is simply a clear articulation of implied capacity around two important and powerful words often used in sentences and the database architecture :)

It is important we recognize those who financially sponsor TECHdotMN because their direct contribution advances Minnesota’s technology industry.

Thank You Sezzle!

What does Sezzle do?

Sezzle is a fintech company whose mission is to financially empower the next generation. Our first product is an alternative payment platform that enables shoppers to pay with interest-free installment plans. We help merchants increase conversion rates, basket sizes, and purchase frequency, primarily with young shoppers who lack traditional credit.

When and how did Sezzle start?

Sezzle started in January 2016 when Charlie Youakim left Passport, a transportation payments company he co-founded, to build a solution that catered to Millennial and Gen Z consumers with Paul Paradis, a friend from business school and experienced sales and marketing executive.

What is unique about working at Sezzle?

We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we take our work very seriously. We believe there is a massive disconnect between traditional financial services companies and young adults in the US, and everyone here is energized to solve this problem.

What are some open positions Sezzle is hiring for right now?

Current open positions include: Full-Stack Engineers – Senior & Junior, Android and iOS Developers, Customer Service Representatives, Merchant Success/Development, Sales, and Data Science.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Sezzle is growing very quickly and we are determined to become a major player in the payments industry by focusing on the customer and what they need and want.