Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt is launching a startup, Aetherflux, focused on space-based solar power.
The company aims to deploy solar power-collecting satellites into low Earth orbit to transmit clean energy back to Earth by 2026.
Bhatt discussed the transition from fintech to frontier tech, fundraising for Aetherflux, and the potential of space-based solar on TechCrunch's Equity podcast.
The news episode covers Bhatt's insights on space-based solar, Aetherflux's strategic approach, and a creative idea for a Burning Man light show.