Personal Information

Full Name: Vlad Tenev

Nickname: Vlad

Country/State: United States

Date of Birth: 1987-02-04

Languages Known: English, Bulgarian

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Not public

Hobbies: Not publicly disclosed

Education

School: Not publicly

College: Not publicly

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics, Stanford University

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 71 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Publicly Known

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Not Public

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Co-founder and CEO of Robinhood

Skills:

Net Worth: Estimated net worth: $2.3 billion (2025 estimate)

Awards & Achievements: Co-founder of Robinhood, revolutionizing retail trading and creating a major retail investment platform Recognized for his work in democratizing financial markets through technology

Biography Details

Vlad Tenev is the co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, a commission-free stock and crypto trading platform. He founded Robinhood in 2013 with the goal of democratizing finance and making trading more accessible to everyday investors. Prior to Robinhood, Tenev worked in quantitative finance, building tech solutions for hedge funds. Robinhood’s disruptive model grew quickly, attracting millions of users and significantly impacting the financial technology space. Under Tenev’s leadership, Robinhood became one of the most popular trading platforms, especially among younger retail investors. Vlad Tenev has been a prominent figure in discussions about financial technology, accessibility, and market regulation. His work continues to shape the future of retail trading and digital finance.

• January 2025: Robinhood’s quarterly earnings showed significant growth in its crypto trading division, and Vlad Tenev commented on the rise of retail crypto trading in emerging markets.

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• February 2025: Baiju Bhatt participated in a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos discussing the future of financial markets and digital currencies.

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• March 2025: Robinhood announced a new feature allowing users to trade fractional shares in private companies, which was mentioned in a public blog post from both founders.

• April 2025: Robinhood launched a new educational platform aimed at teaching investors about options trading, with both founders speaking at the launch event.

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