Leaders on a Mission
Discussions with leaders with a clear mission of creating a healthier world in today’s most innovative startups across FoodTech, AgTech (Agritech), Synbio, Sustainability, Climate Tech, and Clean Tech. Learn more about precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, alternative proteins, crop protection, biologicals, protein expression systems, carbon capture, plant health, precision agriculture, bioinformatics, human nutrition and what it takes to successfully scale your business in this budding sector.
Leaders on a Mission
Rethinking Clean Nuclear Power: Turning Nuclear Waste into Fuel
Is nuclear energy a dinosaur from the past? Ed McGinnis talks about exciting new nuclear energy innovations that are leading the path for clean energy transition, as well as solving nuclear waste issues.
The CEO of Curio shares his unique journey from working in high-level government nuclear policy to leading Curio, a fascinating company transforming clean nuclear energy.
He explains how Curio’s new recycling technology can drastically reduce nuclear waste and make the most of the energy from fuel. This innovation could help nuclear energy become a key player in the global clean energy transition.
Ed also talks about the challenges of public opinion and regulations, and how Curio’s approach could change the future of clean nuclear power.
Ready to uncover if nuclear is the green energy of the future? Tune into the podcast to find out more!
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Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts!
Searching for new podcasts on sustainability?
Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions.
Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.
Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726
…to listen to the latest episodes!
00:00 Introduction to Ed McGinnis & Curio
01:23 Ed's Career Highlights in Nuclear Energy
03:33 Transitioning from Government to CEO of Curio
09:53 Current State of Nuclear Energy in the U.S.
17:33 The Explanation of Nuclear Waste Problem
23:47 Curio’s Revolutionary Recycling Process
29:24 How Curio’s Technology Fits into the Nuclear Industry
35:33 Biggest Challenges Facing Nuclear Recycling
39:38 Impact of Scaling Nuclear Recycling on Clean Energy
44:32 Curio’s Vision for the Future of Nuclear Energy
Useful links:
Curio LV’s website: https://curio.energy/
Curio LV’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/curiolv/
Edward McGinnis’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-mcginnis-05121813/
Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/
Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/