Vlad Tenev
Vlad Tenev is the CEO and President of Robinhood Markets, a company he co-founded in 2013 with Baiju Bhatt to "democratize finance for all". He has served as CEO since November 2020, having previously been Co-CEO since 2013. Under his leadership, Robinhood has disrupted traditional financial services by offering commission-free trading and expanding into wealth management, crypto, and credit cards. Vlad Tenev co-founded Robinhood in 2013, aiming to democratize finance with commission-free trading. Under his leadership, Robinhood launched its mobile app in 2015 and experienced rapid growth, disrupting the traditional brokerage industry. In 2016, he was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and later inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2022. Robinhood went public on the Nasdaq in July 2021 with a $32 billion valuation. Tenev became the sole CEO of Robinhood in November 2020, having previously served as co-CEO. These achievements underscore his commitment to making financial markets accessible to everyone.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Robinhood in 2013 to democratize finance with commission-free trading.
- Launched Robinhood mobile app in 2015, driving rapid growth and industry disruption.
- Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2016 and inducted into Forbes Hall of Fame in 2022.
- Robinhood went public on Nasdaq in July 2021 with a $32 billion valuation.
- Became sole CEO of Robinhood in November 2020, previously serving as Co-CEO.
About Robinhood
Founded in 2013, Robinhood is a financial services company aiming to "democratize finance for all" by providing an electronic trading platform. They help retail investors, particularly millennials and Gen Z, with commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrency. Core features include fractional shares, real-time data, and an intuitive mobile app. Benefits include accessibility and low-cost investing.