Rachel Slaybaugh
Partner focused on climate, sustainability, and energy at the venture capital firm DCVC. Former professor of nuclear engineering at the University of California in Berkeley.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 32min
Build small, grow fast: Can small modular reactors live up to the hype?
Rachel Slaybaugh, a partner at DCVC and former nuclear engineering professor, dives into the promising world of small modular reactors (SMRs). She discusses how these smaller, cost-effective reactors could revolutionize energy production. The conversation explores their current deployment in Russia and China, challenges in the West, and the role of government in fostering innovation. Additionally, Slaybaugh addresses public perceptions of nuclear energy and the potential for SMRs to enhance energy resilience while tackling climate change.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 26min
How rich countries can build cheap nuclear power again
Rachel Slaybaugh, a former nuclear engineering professor and now a partner at DCVC focused on climate and energy, dives into the renewed interest in nuclear power. She discusses the booming electricity demand driven by AI and electric vehicles, and Microsoft’s striking deal to revive the Three Mile Island plant. Slaybaugh examines the historical challenges of nuclear development, the promise of advanced reactors, and the growing bipartisan support for nuclear energy in the U.S. This conversation highlights how modern nuclear solutions could become vital in addressing energy needs.
