David Kirtley

In this discussion, Sam Lessin, Partner at Slow Ventures and expert in creator-driven investments, and David Kirtley, Co-founder of Helion Energy, share insights on pioneering trends in their respective fields. They delve into Slow Ventures' $60M Creator Fund, exploring the community-first approach to business and the challenges faced by creators. David unpacks Helion's innovative fusion energy technology, its potential to reshape the energy landscape, and the market dynamics backing this revolutionary shift. It's a fascinating intersection of creativity and cutting-edge energy solutions!

David Kirtley, co-founder and CEO of Helion, discusses his childhood interest in science, the potential of fusion power for clean energy, and Helion's mission to build fusion generators. The podcast also touches on finding passion, the importance of fusion as a renewable energy source, unlocking space and material science, and expressing gratitude for previous achievements.

In this episode, David Kirtley, founder of Helion Energy, discusses the need for fusion as a replacement for fossil fuels. He explores Helion Energy's solution of fusing lightweight isotopes and their focus on efficiently harnessing electricity from fusion reactions. They also discuss the challenges of sourcing Helium 3, Microsoft's involvement in fusion, and the importance of iterating quickly in fusion energy systems.