"Hard Work, Grit, Tenacity and Not Giving Up" - Robinhood Co-Founder Baiju Bhatt's Life Lessons

In this episode of Giant Ideas, Cameron sits down with the co‑founder of Robinhood to talk about where it all began, and what founders today can learn.They discuss:- The origin story & friendship of the co-founders of Robinhood: Growing up as children of immigrant and meeting at Stanford- 75 VC rejections: Why investors said young people would never invest, and what those VCs fundamentally missed- Founder mindset: Changing your mind as a superpower, “gradient descent” as a way to iterate on ideas, and why early-stage investing is really about the people.- Finding product‑market fit & the viral launch- Democratising finance: from Occupy Wall Street to a cultural shift where knowing your money is “cool"- Surviving the GameStop crisis: the most challenging chapter at Robinhood and what grit, tenacity, and “buying another day” really looked like.Plus, his 3 personal highlights of his life so far - from his childhood to the IPO bell...Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc.Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING.Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.