Baiju Bhatt | Vibepedia

Baiju Bhatt is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and former co-chief executive officer of [[robinhood-markets-inc|Robinhood Markets, Inc.]], the commission-free stock trading platform that revolutionized retail investing. Born in 1988, Bhatt, alongside [[vlad-tenev|Vlad Tenev]], launched Robinhood, rapidly growing its user base to millions by offering a sleek, mobile-first interface that democratized access to financial markets. The company's meteoric rise, culminating in a highly publicized [[nasdaq|NASDAQ]] IPO in 2021, was marked by both massive success and significant controversy, including scrutiny over gamified trading features and its role in market events like the [[gamestop-short-squeeze|GameStop short squeeze]]. After stepping down as co-CEO in late 2022, Bhatt has largely retreated from public view, fueling speculation about his next ventures and his future in the tech and finance world. His journey from a graduate of [[stanford-university|Stanford University]] to a key figure in fintech highlights a significant shift in how younger generations engage with investing.