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Jul 14, 2025 
Vlad Tenev, Founder and CEO of Robinhood, shares insights on the company's astonishing growth, increasing its market cap from 35 billion to 85 billion in just eight months. He emphasizes the revolutionary potential of tokenization in finance and discusses how AI now drives 50% of new code at Robinhood. Tenev also reveals plans for nine profitable revenue streams, the impact of cryptocurrency on the platform's future, and his unique approach to evolving startup fundraising. He reflects on the challenges faced during rapid growth and his vision for the next decade.
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Regulation Key for Tokenization
- EU's crypto regulation provides clarity for tokenization to progress, unlike the US which needs further development.
- Positive regulatory signals encourage Robinhood's vision for tokenization expansion globally.
Capital As A Service Vision
- Robinhood aims to lower investment stage to the earliest startups through a capital as a service marketplace.
- Entrepreneurs could quickly raise funds with minimal friction, transforming startup funding dynamics.
Roadmap for Stock Tokenization
- Robinhood plans multi-phase tokenization rollout: starting public stock tokens, then 24/7 trading, then full blockchain self-custody.
- The final phase will enable DeFi capabilities, making crypto wallet a core asset experience.