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Connecting Main Street to Wall Street: How Data Driven Financial Regulation and Emerging Tech Like Crypto Can Help Bridge the Gap (Lucas Moskowitz - GC, Robinhood) (Replay)

Jan 9, 2025

Lucas Moskowitz, General Counsel at Robinhood, sheds light on the company's mission to democratize finance, making investing accessible to all. He discusses his intriguing career transition from big law and the SEC to shaping digital finance at Robinhood. The conversation dives into the importance of data-driven regulation, balancing investor protection with innovation. Additionally, Moskowitz explores the potential of crypto and blockchain technologies, emphasizing the need for education in legal circles to navigate these emerging fields.

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Quick takeaways

Robinhood's mission to democratize finance emphasizes breaking down investment barriers and providing access to diverse financial opportunities for all investors.

Lucas Moskowitz advocates for a balanced, data-driven regulatory approach that fosters innovation while ensuring adequate investor protection in the evolving financial landscape.

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Democratizing Finance

Robinhood's mission focuses on making investing accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial background. The platform enables users to start investing with minimal funds and offers commission-free trading, removing traditional barriers to entry that previously discouraged many potential investors. By providing access to cryptocurrencies alongside stocks, Robinhood aims to engage a younger and more diverse demographic, many of whom are first-time investors. This approach has contributed to millions participating in the financial markets, thus revolutionizing how retail investing is approached today.

Intro

2min

From Law Firm to SEC: A Career Transformed

14min

Exploring Robinhood Gold and Regulatory Insights

2min

Adapting Legal Departments in a Tech-Driven Environment

3min

Democratizing Finance and Regulatory Balance

13min

The Importance of Legal Education in the Era of Cryptocurrency and Tokenization

3min

A conversation with Lucas Moskowitz, General Counsel for financial services company Robinhood. Launched in 2013, Robinhood’s stated mission is to "democratize finance for all" by making it easy for investors to start investing with a few bucks rather than having to be a high roller. Key to this effort is the fact that Robinhood offers commission-free trading and also provides access to cryptocurrencies.

The discussion covers various topics, including:

Robinhood’s Mission: Lucas explains Robinhood's mission to democratize finance by breaking down barriers to investing and making it accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial background.
Lucas’s Career Path: Lucas shares his unique career journey, transitioning from big law to the SEC, Capitol Hill, and eventually Robinhood. He emphasizes the importance of diverse experiences in shaping his perspective.
Regulation in the Financial Industry: Lucas advocates for a data-driven approach to regulation, striking a balance between investor protection and fostering innovation and access.
Crypto & Blockchain: The potential of crypto and blockchain technology is explored, with Lucas highlighting their role in making financial markets more efficient.
Education: The importance of educating investors about making sound investment decisions and also educating legal professionals about emerging technologies like blockchain and tokenization of assets.

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Editing and Production: Grant Blackstock

Theme Music: Home Base (Instrumental Version) by TA2MI

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