EXCLUSIVE: Vlad Tenev on Being Worth $2 Billion at Age 34 When Robinhood Went Public

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Robinhood co-founder Vlad Tenev sits down with DJ Vlad to reflect on the company’s July 29, 2021 Nasdaq IPO under the ticker HOOD, following the GameStop trading controversy and the peak of the meme stock era. Tenev explains why the symbol “HOOD” fit the brand, how Robinhood reached a $32 billion valuation, and what it felt like to see his net worth estimated at $2.1 billion at just 34 years old.

Instead of describing the moment as a victory lap, Tenev says IPO day was stressful and “one of the worst” days of his life. He details the COVID-era process: Zoom roadshows from JPMorgan’s New York offices, a rapidly growing remote team, masked crowds in Manhattan, and the pressure of watching Robinhood shares drop on opening day.

A candid look at wealth, public markets, startup pressure, and the reality behind a high-profile fintech debut.

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