Masters of Scale

Rapid Response: Robinhood confronts a GameStop sequel, w/CEO Vlad Tenev

How will the return of meme stocks like GameStop and day trading influencers like Roaring Kitty alter the fintech landscape? Robinhood’s co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev, who was a lightning rod for controversy when meme stocks first surged in 2021, joins Rapid Response to explain what’s the same and what’s different this time around. Tenev also shares how his family’s struggles in 1990s Bulgaria shapes his view of the U.S. financial markets today, and whether trading on Robinhood is like using a sports gambling app.Watch this episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pChXgKIemw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pChXgKIemw</a>Subscribe to the Rapid Response podcast feed: <a href="https://listen.rapidresponseshow.com/Subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://listen.rapidresponseshow.com/Subscribe</a>For more info, visit: <a href="http://www.rapidresponseshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.rapidresponseshow.com</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner). From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise.