About this episode

Mark Hinaman interviews Sam Gibson about Hadron Energy's mission and the future of nuclear energy.

In this episode of the Fire to Fission podcast, host Mark Hinaman interviews Sam Gibson, founder and CEO of Hadron Energy. They discuss Hadron's mission to develop a light water microreactor, the challenges and opportunities in the nuclear energy sector, and Sam's journey from South Dakota to becoming a young entrepreneur in the energy industry. Sam shares insights into Hadron's strategy, the importance of community support for nuclear projects, and his vision for the future of clean energy.

People in this episode

Host: Mark Hinaman

Guest: Sam Gibson

Topics covered

• nuclear energy
• microreactors
• entrepreneurship
• clean energy
• community support

Keywords

• Hadron Energy
• nuclear energy
• microreactor
• clean energy
• entrepreneur

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hadron Energy

Places: South Dakota

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