Robinhood
Michael Cai currently serves as the Head of Applied Machine Learning at Robinhood, a position held since April 2024, following extensive experience at Credit Karma and Apple. At Credit Karma, from April 2020 to February 2024, Cai focused on generative AI and data science architecture, while also contributing to recommendation systems and marketing strategies. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Apple, where Cai managed an algorithm and machine learning team, and significant contributions to recommendation engine design at Slacker Radio. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Caltech and a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, complemented by roles in theoretical astrophysics and scientific computing at various research institutions and universities.
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Robinhood
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Robinhood was founded in 2013 with a mission to make the financial markets more inclusive. Most importantly, they wanted to make sure that regardless of your wealth, income, or background, an individual could feel empowered to be a long-term investor. Robinhood's mobile technology helps to alleviate the headaches associated with investing. They hope to fill the gap for those who do not feel comfortable with the financial system and the constant changes in our ecosystem. With their app, millions are able to invest through a more approachable and convenient design. Robinhood pioneered commission-free stock trading with no account minimums. They offer customers the ability to buy and sell equities through their mobile interface. In addition to their investing solutions, Robinhood Crypto offers commission-free cryptocurrency trading using the same mobile interface as the investing solutions platform. They support almost every state in the US excluding Hawaii and Nevada. Additionally, their Cash Management product is available to those with a Robinhood brokerage account. Brokerage customers can earn interest on idle cash swept to their partner banks and spend cash through an optional Robinhood-branded Mastercard debit card. Robinhood continues to invest their time and efforts towards the investing, crypto solutions, and brokerage solutions. With their premium feature, Robinhood Gold, one can utilize an enhanced instant access to deposits, professional research, Nasdaq level market data, and access to investing on margin.