Trends with Friends Podcast

In this candid interview, Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, sits down with Howard Lindzon to reflect on the remarkable journey from a startup idea to a $40 billion company reshaping investing. Vlad recounts Robinhood’s early days—pivoting from high-frequency trading software to mobile-first commission-free investing—and the challenges of fundraising and navigating regulation when no one wanted to back a brokerage startup.The conversation dives into pivotal moments: the explosive growth after Robinhood’s waitlist launch, the GameStop crisis, and steering the company through intense public scrutiny during the COVID era. Vlad opens up about the evolution of his role as CEO, from scrappy founder to leading a 3,000-person company, and shares why his passion remains rooted in building new products—from prediction markets to digital banking.With reflections on competition, leadership, and the future of fintech, this discussion offers a rare inside look at the highs and lows of building one of the most influential platforms in modern finance.#Robinhood #VladTenev #StartupJourney #Fintech #Investing #Leadership #GameStop

📉 China Trade Collapse, Market Confusion, and the Degenerate Economy on Full DisplayJoin Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Tom Bruni, and Michael Parekh for a live episode from New York as the Trends With Friends crew breaks down an insane week in the markets, rising global tariffs, and why uncertainty is the only certainty. From container ships stopping cold to Canada’s political shock, Amazon pushing back on tariffs, and traders stuck between delusion and reality, it’s a masterclass in behavioral finance, policy risk, and staying sane through the chaos. Plus: Apple earnings, the most interesting chart in the world, and the rise of the degenerate economy.📍 Recorded live from New York City at Witz podcast studios in affiliation with The Stand🎙️ Hosted by the Trends With Friends crew🔑 Presented by StocktwitsKey Topics Covered:🚢 China Trade Crash – Container departures to the U.S. plunge as tariffs bite📉 The New Smoot-Hawley? – How Trump’s global 10% tariff threat is freezing trade🇨🇦 Canada’s Surprise Election – Why markets are ignoring a political shift at our border📊 Delusion vs. Reality – Behavioral breakdowns as markets bounce hard off the VIX 60 lows📈 Zweig Breadth Thrust vs. Financial Crisis Echoes – Which side wins?🛒 Amazon Adds Tariff Warnings – Retailers brace for the supply chain backlash🏦 Small Cap Struggle – Why the real damage might be happening in companies no one sees🥇 The Degenerate Economy Kit – From LA Golf to Manscape giveaways at the Cash Tag Awards💬 Why Being Honest Isn’t Partisan – A riff on politics, finance, and staying realSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSpwlTNeQ0Gh8N4XZaXn9PRMl8gLn27H9K_1pM1PE4ZSqDrmjTfin08eeSqm0Pg45VCSEVK5IdAXADM/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage10:25 Market Trends and Economic Indicators19:13 Investor Behavior and Market Psychology27:12 Earnings Reports and Corporate Responses35:42 The Impact of Tariffs on Retailers38:14 Earnings Season Insights42:37 Market Reactions and Analyst Expectations46:39 The State of American Brands50:51 Apple's Supply Chain Challenges59:29 Antitrust Issues in Tech01:06:29 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Tom Bruni - https://stocktwits.com/BruniChartingDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/

Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Jeff Richards (GP at Notable Capital, $10B AUM) as they break down the chaos of today’s markets and the long-term promise of AI and American innovation. From Tesla’s fading dominance and the flood of Chinese EVs, to self-driving disruption, the flight from U.S. assets, and even betting on the next Pope—the crew covers it all. A full-spectrum conversation on growth, degeneracy, macro risk, and why patience may be the sharpest tool in your portfolio.📅 Recorded April 22nd, 2025🎙️ Special Guest: Jeff Richards, General Partner at Notable Capital🔑 Brought to you by Stocktwits Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSIU7WPtLf4q3-e5KYUO6KUTCyRsXL4_vWCdKukc7nwsVt3p1_1UcC2cFLdCCZCF3UQB97ceU1a0zmO/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000🚘 Tesla vs. the World – EV competition, declining sales, and used Teslas piling up🤖 AI Is Still Early – Why VCs are long on infrastructure and private innovation📉 Are We in a Self-Inflicted Recession? – The real risk behind rising tariffs and policy chaos📈 The Case for Long-Term Optimism – Why the innovation cycle will outlast the headlines📊 Buffett's Cash & the Waiting Game – What Warren’s $300B war chest signals📉 Flight to Europe? – Why European banks are quietly surging🧠 Behavioral Finance 101 – The power of patience, planning, and not panic-selling🎰 The Degenerate Economy Lives – Robinhood betting, Kalshi markets, and 14-year-olds betting on WNBA💡 Will the Next Pope Be Pietro? – Yes, that’s an actual market on KalshiWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Jeff Richards - https://x.com/jrichliveDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/

📉 The Dumbest Bear Market Ever, Vitalik’s Journey, and the Rise of SolanaJoin Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, Tom Bruni, and special guests Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci—creators of The Ethereum Story—for a jam-packed episode exploring macro madness, market sentiment, and crypto’s conflicted future. From record bearishness and VIX spikes to what Vitalik Buterin’s life really says about decentralization, the crew unpacks the psychology of investors, the global AI race, and the business of storytelling in a fragmented media landscape.📅 Recorded live on April 15th, 2025🎥 Special Guests: Chris Temple & Zach Ingrasci, Directors of Vitalik and the Ethereum Story🔑 Brought to you by StocktwitsKey Topics Covered:📉 Net New Lows Soar – Why market breadth has cratered to historic levels🇨🇳 China's Tech Ascendancy – The US is losing the AI war and supply chain battle🌐 The Tariff Effect – How policy chaos is dragging down AI, semis, and consumer tech🧠 Vitalik vs. Elon – Why Ethereum’s creator is nothing like other tech founders🎥 Making Movies in Web3 – How Vitalik’s film was crowdfunded through NFTs🚀 Solana Surges – What its outperformance means for Ethereum’s future🧘‍♂️ Fitness, Fear & the Social VIX – How sentiment data is shaping trading strategies🏌️‍♂️ Rory’s Redemption at The Masters – A lesson in grit for every investorSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/...Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions08:07 Market Trends and Analysis21:07 The Vitalik Movie and Its Themes42:21 The Current Landscape of Documentary Filmmaking48:21 The U.S.-China Tech Battle01:03:40 The Role of AI in Film and Media01:14:06 Lessons from the Masters: Grit and ResilienceWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Tom Bruni - https://stocktwits.com/BruniCharting• Chris Temple - https://x.com/Christemple8• Zach Ingrasci - https://x.com/zachingrasciDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/te...

Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Tom Bruni from Stocktwits for one of the most explosive episodes yet. They unpack the “stupidest market crash ever,” the impact of tariffs, the chilling effects on AI innovation, and why the U.S. is suddenly operating like QVC in the ‘90s. With charts, rants, and raw insight, this episode cuts deep into the behavioral finance chaos, the degenerate economy, and what comes next for markets, startups, and the global tech race.📅 Recorded live on April 8th 2025🎙️ Special Guest: Tom Bruni, StocktwitsSlides from the show - https://docs.google.com/presentation/...📉 The Stupidest Crash Ever – A manmade mess with no clear plan and devastating ripple effects📊 Social VIX vs. Real VIX – How crowd fear peaked before the volatility spike🇺🇸 Tariff Fallout – Why America just gifted China a 5-year tech lead🔧 Small Biz Pain – From Manscaped to LA Golf, rising costs hit the real economy🧠 AI Setback of the Decade – How tariffs destroy compute budgets & global R&D🏛️ “Kiss the Ring” Capitalism – A takedown of how access to DC is warping innovation📈 When to Buy During Panic – Why VIX 45 creates opportunity—but only with a plan🧘‍♂️ Fitness Alpha for Traders – How staying healthy improves your market performanceChapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome06:07 Market Overview and Stock Market Crash Discussion11:14 Impact of Market Volatility on Main Street14:50 Behavioral Economics and Political Commentary18:31 Volatility Index and Social VIX Analysis33:31 Macro Charts and Market Predictions37:36 Market Uncertainty and Emotional Resilience43:01 Global Market Perspectives and Risk Management50:20 Understanding Economic Signals and Recession Fears54:37 The Impact of Tariffs on Technology and AI01:06:49 Navigating Investment Strategies in a Volatile EnvironmentWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Tom Bruni - https://x.com/BruniChartingDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/te...