Silicon Valley & The U.S. Government: Aetherflux's Baiju Bhatt on Unlocking Space Energy

Aetherflux's Founder and CEO Baiju Bhatt is interviewed by Ernestine Fu Mak with special remarks from Joe Felter. Bhatt co-founded the fintech company Robinhood. Now, Bhatt is on to his second act: Aetherflux. Aetherflux is unlocking space solar power and delivering energy via lasers to remote, contested places where traditional power delivery is difficult, expensive, or dangerous. —— This session is part of the “Silicon Valley & The U.S. Government” speaker series co-led by Ernestine Fu Mak, Steve Blank, Joe Felter, Eric Volmar, and Steve Bowsher. Silicon Valley collaborations with the U.S. government have led to some of the most important technologies in our society. Driven by visionary leaders, these collaborations have overcome regulatory, business, and technological challenges to achieve exceptional innovation. The results of these innovations have addressed national issues and societal challenges. As government and industry collaboration is more important than ever to accelerate private sector innovation and shape the future of technology, join us in hearing the personal accounts of technology experts, business executives, and public service leaders who have paved the way.