Thanks to Jefferies for partnering on our Scaling Fusion Energy event at NYC Climate Week yesterday. Great discussions on investor and industry perspectives on the path to commercial fusion power.
Major takeaways: there is a global race to commercial fusion; strategic, commercially-focused partnerships between all levels (public, private, international, academia, labs, NGOs) are key to accelerating development and deployment; and highlighting tech milestones will unlock more funding and partnerships on the way to fusion power at scale.
Big thanks to all the speakers and folks that joined - standing room only! Next year - Madison Square Garden?
⚡ Overview on fusion industry status:
Andrew Holland, Chief Executive Officer, Fusion Industry Association
Aniket Shah, PhD, Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainability and Transition Strategy, Jefferies
⚡ Founder and investor convo:
Benj Conway, Chief Executive Officer, Zap Energy
Sam Bursten, Principal, Energy Impact Partners
⚡ Panel discussion on industry & investment:
Brian Berzin, Chief Executive Officer, Thea Energy
Charlie Baynes-Reid, Chief Financial Officer, Type One Energy
David Dolezal, Global Head of Energy Transition Investment Banking, Jefferies
Jim McNiel, Chief Growth Officer, TAE Technologies, Inc
Kate Kelly, Chief of Staff, Avalanche Energy
⚡ Discussion on commercializing & scaling climate tech:
Charles Boakye, CFA Energy Transition Strategist, Jefferies
Katie Rae, CEO and Managing Partner, Engine Ventures
Laurens Speelman, Principal, RMI
Megan Wilson, Chief Strategy Officer, General Fusion
Phil Larochelle, Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Rick Needham, Chief Commercial Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
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