Baiju Bhatt


Why Baiju Bhatt Is Betting on Space-Based Solar Power l StrictlyVC Menlo Park

Jun 19, 2025

As the co-founder of Robinhood, Baiju Bhatt helped redefine how millions of people interact with trading and investing. Now he's setting his sights even higher — literally — with Aetherflux, a new venture aiming to harness solar power in space. In this chat, Bhatt talks about what drew him to one of the most audacious bets in tech, how building in hard science compares to fintech, and why big risks still matter.
 

Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt’s next frontier is among the stars | TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Nov 5, 2025

As the co-founder of Robinhood, Baiju Bhatt helped redefine access to investing for an entire generation. Now he’s back with Aetherflux, a company operating at the cutting edge of aerospace and deep tech. In this fireside chat, Bhatt shares why he’s diving into space, what he’s learned about building in radically different industries, and how founder experience translates when the stakes are literally orbital.
 
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