Conversations in Cleantech

Welcome to Season Eight of Conversations in Cleantech!

From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to conversations on overcoming obstacles and fostering innovation, you can expect to learn from the trailblazers who are navigating the complexities of change to build a cleaner, more sustainable future.

In this episode of Conversations in Cleantech, our host Harry Hall is joined by Matt Loszak, CEO & Co-Founder of Aalo Atomics, to explore the exciting frontier of nuclear power and its potential to transform the energy landscape - especially for data centres.

What drives someone to move from a childhood passion for inventing to solving one of the world’s most critical energy challenges? Matt takes us through his fascinating journey, from his early love for creating things to co-founding Aalo Atomics and leading the charge on modular nuclear reactors.

Aalo Atomics is redefining how we power data centres by designing compact, efficient nuclear reactors that provide reliability, cost savings, and sustainability. With a forward-thinking vision, Matt explains how the company is not only focused on data centres but also aiming to reshape global energy consumption, expanding from utilities to developing nations.

The conversation touches on the challenges of attracting top talent to the nuclear industry, the need for regulatory clarity, and the role nuclear energy could play in driving broader innovation in clean tech. Matt’s dedication to merging business, science, and engineering shines through as he outlines the company’s ambitious plans to build the first real nuclear reactor by 2027.

Could nuclear energy be the key to powering the data-driven world of tomorrow? Tune in to hear Matt’s inspiring story and how Aalo Atomics is working to create a sustainable and innovative future for clean energy.

01:00 - Introduction to Matt

01:34 - Can you share your early career journey and what motivated you to pursue an entrepreneurial path leading up to nuclear?

07:20 - How did you successfully transition into the nuclear sector after focusing on other areas in your career?

09:55 - What are your thoughts on the impact of data centres, and did you foresee these trends when you started your business in 2022?

14:30 - What Aalo Atomics are aiming to do, and how are you disrupting the nuclear energy space?

22:46 - How did you get such experienced professionals to believe in Aalo Atomics and your vision?

25:28 - How did you find these people - through investor networks or your own research?

26:30 - What are your thoughts on the DOE moving forward, and what does that mean for nuclear?

29:09 - Nuclear is a slow-moving market - how have you navigated this, and what sets you apart in moving quickly?

32:25 - What does the future look like for Aalo Atomics beyond 2027?

15:00 - What wisdom would you share with those listening?

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