This Week in Startups cover image

Slow Ventures' Creators Fund and Helion Energy's Fusion Reactors | 2084

This Week in Startups

CHAPTER

Fusion Energy: Innovations and Implications

This chapter explores the significant advancements in fusion reactor technology, including a company's recent $425 million funding for its seventh generation prototype aimed at producing electrons by 2028 in collaboration with Microsoft. The discussion covers the technical aspects of fusion energy, safety concerns, and the regulatory framework, while comparing it to traditional energy sources. Emphasizing the urgent demand for clean, affordable power, the chapter also highlights potential helium-3 mining on the moon and the importance of efficient manufacturing in the evolution of fusion energy.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner