Kendrick Nguyen
About Kendrick Nguyen
Kendrick Nguyen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Republic, with a background in law and finance, having previously worked at AngelList, Kanbar Enterprises, and Stanford University.
Company
Kendrick Nguyen currently serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Republic, a position he has held since 2016. Based in New York City, Republic is a fintech and investment platform that enables people to invest in startups, gaming, real estate, and crypto. Republic has gained recognition in the industry for opening up investment opportunities to a broader audience.
Previous Roles
Before founding Republic, Kendrick Nguyen worked at AngelList as a Venture Hacker and General Counsel from 2014 to 2016. At AngelList, he was involved in various legal and venture capital activities. He also served as the Chief Operating Officer at Kanbar Enterprises from 2011 to 2013, where he oversaw three M&A transactions totaling $150 million. Earlier in his career, he was the Vice President and Chief US Counsel at Permal Group from 2007 to 2010 and an Associate Attorney at Goodwin Procter from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Kendrick Nguyen is a licensed attorney and a graduate of Boston University School of Law. He also holds a degree from Berkeley and has studied Neuroscience, Law, and Civil Jurisprudence at Oxford University. He has advised several investment funds, startups, and blockchain projects, including FileCoin, which he helped raise $210 million in 2017.
Background in Academia and Litigation
Kendrick Nguyen spent time in academia as a Stanford Law Fellow from 2010 to 2012. He also has a semi-active pro bono legal practice and has worked as a novice litigator. His experience as a securities litigator and his role as General Counsel at AngelList have equipped him with comprehensive legal expertise.
Achievements
During his time as COO of Kanbar Enterprises, Kendrick Nguyen oversaw three M&A transactions worth $150 million. At AngelList, he contributed to venture capital and legal strategies. His work with Republic has positioned the company as a leading fintech platform, and he played a significant role in advising FileCoin on its $210 million capital raise in 2017.