Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood, founder and CEO of Aetherflux, in a deep-dive fireside chat June 18. This conversation is produced as part of TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC evening series. The event will take place at the Quad on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, starting at 5 p.m. with networking and drinks.
Bhatt has been in the news lately for moving from fintech to space tech. He’s currently the CEO of Aetherflux, a company focused on moving energy innovation outside of Earth’s orbit. In total, he’s personally invested over $10 million into Aetherflux. This round builds on a total of $60 million raised thus far to help the company accelerate its ambitious plans.
In our fireside chat, Bhatt will share the lessons he learned while constructing Robinhood. His platform shook up the entire financial industry by democratizing access to trading. His singular perspective as an active founder gives some powerful insight. Having navigated the challenges of both fintech and space tech successfully, his experience will be invaluable for attendees.
The conversation will focus on the obstacles Bhatt encountered while raising funds in 2025. It will address the rapidly changing world of investment in advanced manufacturing and other high-tech fields. Aetherflux intends to launch its inaugural space demonstration in 2026. This milestone will greatly further its mission to develop cutting-edge energy solutions for tomorrow’s needs.
This event promises to be an engaging opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the intersections of technology and finance. Co-hosted by Mayfield, the fireside chat hopes to create an atmosphere for conversation that will spark new ideas and collaboration across the tech community.
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