How I Built This with Guy Raz Robinhood: Vlad Tenev
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Apr 12, 2021 
Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, discusses the company's journey from a tech startup idea to a disruptive force in stock trading. He shares insights on making investing accessible and free, the challenges faced during regulatory scrutiny, and the controversies surrounding the GameStop trading frenzy. Tenev reflects on his own educational path, decision to pivot from academia to entrepreneurship, and how the pandemic catalyzed a surge in retail investing, positioning Robinhood for rapid growth and an anticipated IPO.
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Vlad Tenev's upbringing
- Vlad Tenev's parents, both economists, emphasized education.
- Early financial struggles instilled a drive for a secure future.
Meeting Baiju Bhatt
- Vlad Tenev initially aimed for an academic career in physics.
- He met his future co-founder, Baiju Bhatt, at Stanford.
Rethinking career path
- Vlad pursued a math PhD at UCLA but found it intensely competitive.
- Observing hardworking peers prompted him to rethink his career path.
