Decouple Microreactors: A Mirage of American Nuclear Innovation?
Nov 25, 2025
Samuel Gibson, the 24-year-old founder and CEO of Hadron Energy, shares his innovative vision for the future of nuclear power. He discusses transitioning from a one megawatt to a ten megawatt microreactor design, believing it offers the fastest path to licensing. Gibson elaborates on assembling a seasoned team from industry leaders and the unique financial strategy involving a SPAC. The conversation dives into the challenges of regulatory frameworks, factory production versus civil works costs, and the potential applications for remote power needs, all while navigating the fascinating landscape of nuclear energy.
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Light-Water Path Is Fastest To Market
- Samuel Gibson argues light-water integral PWRs offer the fastest licensing path to market.
- He built a senior team and leverages known tech to shorten development time.
Network And A White House Note
- Gibson credits ASME involvement and awards for building his network and credibility.
- He says a White House letter of support arrived the same day they announced the SPAC.
Use SPAC To Accelerate Fundraising
- Use a SPAC to raise capital faster and less dilutively than some private rounds or lengthy IPOs.
- Gibson says Gig Capital 7 gives Hadron ~$200M trust and targets deep-tech commercialization.