Kendrick Nguyen

Inspirer
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Founder/Co-CEO at Republic

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Kendrick Nguyen is the Founder and Co-CEO of Republic, where he spearheads the mission to democratize private investing for everyone. His career sits at the nexus of finance, law, and technology, with previous key roles as General Counsel at AngelList and a fellowship at Stanford Law School. He has a diverse educational background in Neuroscience and Law.

An immigrant from Vietnam, Kendrick is passionate about improving access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs. His personal philosophy centers on building a community where investors and founders can grow together. He enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, and reading about different industries to stay inspired.

Before entering fintech, Kendrick managed a uniquely diverse $300M investment portfolio that included two caviar farms, a book publisher, and a movie production operation.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Decisive

Achievment Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Democratizing Investing
His core mission at Republic is to make private market investments in startups, crypto, and real estate accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy.
Asset Tokenization
He is building the financial "rails" that support the tokenization of private assets, seeing it as a transformative force for financial efficiency and accessibility.
Creator Economy
His work focuses on the intersection of capital, digital, and creator economies, unlocking new ways for creators to fund their work and build community.

Media Appearances

Angel Investing for EVERYONE with Republic | Kendrick Nguyen | #12. Featured in YouTube

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Episode 465 Kendrick Nguyen from Republic | Bank On It Podcast. Featured in Medium

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Ep 52: Kendrick Nguyen (Co-Founder, Republic) - So This Is My Why. Featured in So This Is My Why

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Work History

4-2016
Founder/Co-CEO at Republic
2014 - 2016
Venture Hacker | General Counsel at AngelList
2011 - 2013
Chief Operating Officer at Kanbar Enterprises
2010 - 2012
Fellow at Stanford Law; Stanford University
2007 - 2010
Vice President | Chief US Counsel at Permal Group; Permal Asset Management

Education

Neuroscience; Law; Civil Jurisprudence from Berkeley; BU; Oxford

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Insights For Selling To Kendrick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kendrick is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kendrick

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kendrick move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Kendrick take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Kendrick

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