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Vladimir Tenev

Chairman, CEO, and President, Robinhood · USA

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-14

Vladimir Tenev is the CEO of Robinhood. Tenev is based in USA. Tenev has held the role since 2013. Tenev was born in 1987 in Bulgaria and educated at Stanford University and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

Vladimir Tenev is an American entrepreneur who is most notably the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Robinhood, a US-based financial technology services company.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev's public dispute with AMC over stock tokenization, with Tenev asserting that companies should not have veto power over how their stock is tokenized on trading platforms. The coverage also includes commentary on Tenev's statements regarding Trump account offerings and earlier organizational changes at Robinhood, including a workforce reduction announced in mid-2026.

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Born
February 1987 · Bulgaria
Citizenship
United States
Education
Stanford University, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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Vladimir Tenev: FAQ

Who is Vladimir Tenev?
Vladimir Tenev is the Chairman, CEO, and President of Robinhood, based in USA.
What company does Vladimir Tenev lead?
Vladimir Tenev is CEO of Robinhood, a role held since 2013.
Where was Vladimir Tenev educated?
Vladimir Tenev studied at Stanford University, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.