Between 1996 and 2013, a new generation of Indian-origin founders expanded access to essential economic opportunities. Sabeer Bhatia helped make email universally accessible through Hotmail, Naval Ravikant opened startup fundraising and investing networks through AngelList, and Baiju Bhatt helped eliminate brokerage fees through Robinhood. Across different industries, these companies lowered barriers that had traditionally favored institutions and insiders. Their innovations broadened participation in entrepreneurship, investing, and digital communication, helping millions of people gain access to tools and opportunities that had previously been limited to a select few.
