Robinhood: Vlad Tenev
How I Built This with Guy Raz
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Pandemic Markets: The Robinhood Surge
This chapter explores the chaotic onset of the U.S. lockdown in February 2020 and its impact on stock market fluctuations and retail investing, particularly through the lens of the Robinhood app. It addresses the platform's system failures amidst unprecedented trading activity, personal stories tied to luck and tragedy, and the ongoing debate about market dynamics and regulation. Through these discussions, the chapter highlights the emerging phenomenon of collective investing and its repercussions on traditional market structures.
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