Founders of nuclear fission startups discuss manufacturing small modular reactors at scale and using methodologies from other industries. They aim to bring down the cost of nuclear power and address challenges in building large-scale projects. Topics include manufacturing in shipyards, designing for manufacturability, strategies in hard tech startups, obtaining licenses, and optimism for startups in the blue energy sector.

This podcast explores the challenges of implementing nuclear power in America, including the high cost of building reactors. The hosts discuss solutions such as innovative financing, repurposing old coal plants, and floating shipyards. They also highlight the importance of nuclear power in creating a resilient and decarbonized grid. Government support, project insurance, and the need for a skilled workforce are addressed. Overall, the podcast aims to unlock the potential of nuclear energy as a replacement for current sources.

Explore the rise and fall of nuclear power in this podcast episode, discussing its origins in small reactors, rapid scaling into gigawatt-scale reactors, and the controversy surrounding it. Learn about the narratives surrounding nuclear energy and the arguments for and against its safety and clean energy benefits. Discover the flawed policies and regulatory challenges faced by the industry, as well as the motivations behind the anti-nuclear movement. Gain insights into the factors that contributed to the decline of nuclear power, including safety concerns, economic issues, increasing regulation, and public overreaction to accidents.

In this episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss the changing narrative around energy and climate change, the significance of nuclear energy in combating climate change, and address misconceptions and challenges it faces. They also explore major nuclear disasters, the need for a shift in the conversation about energy, and the potential of nuclear fusion as a clean and abundant energy source.

The podcast explores the complex industries shaping our abundant future. Hosted by venture investor Packy McCormick, with expert guests, it focuses on making 'sci-fi' dreams a reality. Season 1 starts with unlocking clean, reliable energy through nuclear fusion and fission.

Crusoe is on a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. It has pioneered infrastructure that taps into stranded energy — methane being flared or excess production from clean and renewable sources — to power the compute resources we need to drive our shared progress and reduce its environmental impact. The company is building an AI-native cloud infrastructure from scratch, and doing so by colocating and powering its data centers with stranded energy from some of the harshest and most remote locations on earth. Packy sat down Crusoe's CEO Chase Lochmiller and President Cully Cavness to discuss the company's unique founding story and its future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ageofmiracles/message

Emi Gal is the founder and CEO of Ezra. Ezra is on a mission to detect cancer early for everyone in the world. The company offers full-body MRI scans in order to catch cancer earlier to increase the odds of beating it.  I recently did an Ezra scan myself, and while it was nerve-wracking to face cancer, confirming that I’m cancer-free was a priceless relief. My scan took 60 minutes, but Ezra just received FDA clearance for the world’s first 30-minute full body MRI to screen for cancer. It’s faster, more affordable, and just as accurate thanks to Ezra Flash AI.  Book your Ezra scan and use the code PACKY150 to get $150 off.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ageofmiracles/message

Dylan Beynon is the founder and CEO of Mindbloom. Minbloom's mission is to transform lives today, to transform the world tomorrow through psychedelic medicine. It's starting with Ketamine therapy serving patients with depression and anxiety. 89% of Mindbloom clients report improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms. Beyond Ketamine therapy, Mindbloom is riding a wave of new research and regulation that's mainstreaming psychedelics for clinical use and shaping how approach physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ageofmiracles/message

Brandon Arvanaghi⁠⁠ is the co-founder and CEO of ⁠⁠Meow⁠⁠. Meow is Costco meets financial services. It offers low-cost, high-value cash and treasury management products for high-growth businesses. This is Brandon's third time on the podcast, and this time he discusses Meow's navigation of the recent banking crisis and why Meow is built to last. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ageofmiracles/message

Zach Marks is the co-founder and CEO of Jia. Jia connects capital to small businesses in every corner of the world. Here's how Jia works: When business owners repay a loan, they drive value to lenders and the economy. They deserve to be compensated as owners of that economy. That’s why Jia rewards borrowers with an ownership stake in Jia’s long-term growth. Ownership leads to better borrower behavior, which benefits the entire ecosystem. Packy and Zach discuss how blockchain can help align incentives in emerging market lending, Jia's launch, and in a small-world moment, Jia's partnership with Oze (a company founded and run by Packy's sister, Meghan. You can learn more Jia and it's recent funding in this TechCrunch article. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ageofmiracles/message