Inside the Robinhood Revolution With Vlad Tenev

In this episode of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick interview Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood Markets, about the company's cultural impact, market opportunities, and future plans. Tenev discusses Robinhood's journey from a fintech startup to a major player in the brokerage world, emphasizing its role in democratizing investing and attracting a new generation of retail investors. The conversation covers topics such as commission-free trading, fractional shares, the GameStop mania, the shift towards active traders, and the company's expansion into new areas like RIA custody and prediction markets. Tenev also addresses the challenges and lessons learned during market downturns and highlights Robinhood's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

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The Compound and Friends

Introduction to Robinhood and Vlad Tenev's Background

The Genesis of Robinhood and its Impact on the Brokerage World

Robinhood's Impact on Retail Investing and Wealth Creation

Customer Acquisition, Retention, and the GameStop Mania

Robinhood's Vision for Free Markets and Access to Private Opportunities

Robinhood's Growth, Profitability, and Focus on Active Traders

Robinhood's Entry into RIA Custody and the Wealth Management Industry

Prediction Markets, Future Events, and Concluding Remarks

Inside the Robinhood Revolution With Vlad Tenev

The Compound and Friends

00:00Introduction to Robinhood and Vlad Tenev's Background

Introduction to Robinhood and Vlad Tenev's Background

07:58The Genesis of Robinhood and its Impact on the Brokerage World

The Genesis of Robinhood and its Impact on the Brokerage World

17:24Robinhood's Impact on Retail Investing and Wealth Creation

Robinhood's Impact on Retail Investing and Wealth Creation

27:08Customer Acquisition, Retention, and the GameStop Mania

Customer Acquisition, Retention, and the GameStop Mania

33:45Robinhood's Vision for Free Markets and Access to Private Opportunities

Robinhood's Vision for Free Markets and Access to Private Opportunities

40:47Robinhood's Growth, Profitability, and Focus on Active Traders

Robinhood's Growth, Profitability, and Focus on Active Traders

52:02Robinhood's Entry into RIA Custody and the Wealth Management Industry

Robinhood's Entry into RIA Custody and the Wealth Management Industry

1:00:20Prediction Markets, Future Events, and Concluding Remarks

Prediction Markets, Future Events, and Concluding Remarks