Tech Optimist Episode 2: Not Your Grandpa’s Nuclear Reactor

CEO Matt Loszak explains how Aalo Atomics is aiming to commercialize advanced nuclear fission reactors

The Tech Optimist Podcast focuses on the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. True to our name, we are passionate about technology and its potential to drive positive change. We explore our lane through interviews with startup founders, VCs, and futurists; discussions of new innovations; and reviews of trends in tech and venture.

Here’s what you’ll find in our latest episode:

• Alumni Ventures (AV) Associate Drew Wandzilak hosts a compelling discussion on nuclear energy with Matt Loszak, CEO of Aalo Atomics.
• AV CEO Mike Collins chats with AV Principal Naren Ramaswamy on the latest news in venture capital.
• Amogha Tadimety, CEO of Nanopath, dives into her molecular diagnostics company’s mission to improve women’s health.

Alumni Ventures offers accredited individuals access to professional-grade venture capital, a key asset class missing from the portfolios of many sophisticated investors. Since 2014, AV has raised $1.3+ billion from 10,000+ investors and backed 1,300+ unique portfolio companies. AV is a top 20 venture firm in North America according to CB Insights, as well as the #1 most active venture firm in the U.S., and #3 most active in the world, according to PitchBook’s 2022 and 2023 rankings. AV has won awards from Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Benzinga, and the US FinTech Awards.