Were thrilled to reveal that Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood and creator and CEO of Aetherflux, will be joining us for a rare, intimate fireside chat as part of A Technology NewsRooms StrictlyVC evening series on June 18 on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park.As with all of our StrictlyVC evenings, the event will include simply a handful of choose discussions and Bhatts will be one you wont wish to miss.If youve followed the improvement of retail investing over the last years, youve seen Bhatts fingerprints all over it.
As the co-founder of Robinhood, he helped redefine how millions connect with the stock market prioritizing tidy design, user-centric product thinking, and, naturally, commission-free trading.Since going back from his executive function at Robinhood, Bhatt has been quietly working on something radically new: Aetherflux, a space-based solar power startup aiming to beam power from orbit to Earth using infrared lasers.
The vision? Tidy, consistent energy, delivered to the most remote corners of the world.
Bhatt is banking on it in more methods than one, consisting of by putting, to date, $10 countless his own funds into the startup, which has now raised $60 million altogether.At this exclusive event, Bhatt will pull back the curtain on a few of lessons learned from building Robinhood; why he believes the future of energy lies beyond Earths environment; what it took to transition from fintech to space tech, why now, and what he has actually experienced while fundraising in 2025.
(Yes, hes a proven business owner, however hes not immune to the markets ups and downs.)Space is limited by style at StrictlyVC occasions to bring our readers closer to those controling the headings (therefore you can ask questions).
If youre structure, investing, or simply consumed with whats next, youll wish to join us for this one.
It takes place at the Quad on June 18, courtesy of our co-hosts in case, Mayfield.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
for networking and drinks, followed by the program and more networking and drinks.Register your seat here to join the conversations with the leaders and VCs forming the startup world.