Founders in Arms From Software to Nuclear: Matt Loszak's Mission to Mass-Manufacture Clean Energy
May 16, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Matt Loszak, co-founder and CEO of Aalo Atomics, shares his journey from software entrepreneur to nuclear innovator. He reveals how factory-manufactured small modular reactors can revolutionize clean energy, especially for AI data centers. Loszak dives into the safety benefits of liquid metal cooling and the challenges of navigating regulatory landscapes. Furthermore, he discusses the critical funding dynamics in nuclear energy and envisions a future where abundant nuclear power supports innovative solutions like vertical farming.
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Dual Regulatory Strategy for Speed
- Take a dual regulatory approach to speed nuclear deployment: Use DOE authorization for non-civilian sites and NRC for civilian plants.
- This helps avoid earlier bottlenecks and accelerates go-to-market.
Mass Manufacturing Nuclear Reactors
- Mass manufacturing small modular reactors is a new approach made possible by novel customers like data centers.
- This strategy balances power, economy of scale, and speed to power, unlike large bespoke nuclear plants.
Small Reactors Improve Availability
- Use multiple smaller reactors instead of one large for higher availability.
- If one reactor is down, others compensate, making data center power more reliable.