How Robinhood became a $68B company w/ Vlad Tenev

March 18, 2026·50 min·4 clips

Vlad admits his early answer on how Robinhood would make money was 'really stupid'—so how did they become a $68B company?

Jason Calacanis interviews Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, about the company's journey from a free trading idea to a $68B business. They discuss early challenges like the revenue model, growth strategies, handling negative press, and integrating AI into their platform. Vlad shares insights on product development, design philosophy, and lessons for entrepreneurs.

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