#068 Behind the Scenes of a Nuclear Microreactor Startup with Matt Loszak, Founder CEO of Aalo Atomics
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Contrasting Stances on Nuclear Plants and the Challenge of Obtaining Test Data for Advanced Reactors
This chapter explores the different stances taken by Illinois and Sweden on nuclear plants, highlighting the challenge faced by regulators and the potential of advanced reactors to achieve safety at a lower cost.
Links for Matt’s stuff:
Link to invest alongside Eric in deals like Aalo: rolling.fun
Links to stuff mentioned:
Atomic Awakening by James Mahaffey
Why Nuclear Power Has Been a Flop by Jack Devanney
Topics:
(00:03:08) How the popular opinion of nuclear has changed from the 1950’s
(00:15:16) The regulation issues surrounding nuclear
(00:17:20) Water-based nuclear reactors vs. advanced nuclear reactors
(00:19:40) Matt’s journey into nuclear energy
(00:34:42) Aalo’s strategy
(00:41:12) What is the TAM for this nuclear microreactors?
(00:45:53) The manufacturing process for a nuclear plant
(00:48:51) The nuclear supply chain
(00:50:01) The change in public opinion on nuclear energy
(00:55:56) Support for nuclear energy in the VC world
(01:01:12) Recommendations for learning more about the sustainable energy industry
(01:03:30) What do you look for when hiring?
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