Kurt Terrani
CEO of Standard Nuclear, a nuclear fuels company focused on TRISO and fuel fabrication for advanced reactors, describing fuel supply needs, Oak Ridge operations, and recent fundraising.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 2h 58min
Clawd Maxxing, ChatGPT Ads Breakdown, China's Top General Accused of Treason | George Kurtz, Joseph Lubin, Kurt Terrani, Christian Keil, Lan Xuezhao, Victor Riparbelli
Lan Xuezhao, early AI investor and Basis Set founder, on fund four and AI infrastructure. Christian Keil, ex-Astranis now at a16z, on satellite internet and aerospace investing. George Kurtz, CrowdStrike CEO and endurance racer, on Daytona win and race prep. Kurt Terrani, Standard Nuclear CEO, on TRISO fuel and Oak Ridge operations. Victor Riparbelli, Synthesia CEO, on AI video for enterprises. Joseph Lubin, Ethereum cofounder, on DeFi and TradFi integration.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 16min
The Iranian Scientist Leading America’s Nuclear Rebirth - EP 26 Kurt Terrani
Kurt Terrani, an Iranian-born nuclear scientist and CEO of Standard Nuclear, teams up with Tommy Hendrix, a Green Beret and venture capitalist. They discuss revolutionary TRISO fuel technology, which enhances safety and powers small modular reactors. The duo shares their journey of rescuing this innovation from financial collapse and the potential it has for both commercial and military applications. They highlight the historical significance of nuclear advancements and the shift in public perception about nuclear energy's future.
Jan 6, 2026 • 43min
The Missing Piece Holding Back Advanced Nuclear with Standard Nuclear
Kurt Terrani, CEO of Standard Nuclear and an expert in nuclear fuels, dives deep into the often-overlooked world of TRISO fuel, essential for advanced reactors. He explains the nuclear fuel cycle, from uranium processing to TRISO's unique resilience and economic impact on reactor safety and scalability. Discussing the transition from vertically integrated fuel strategies to flexible suppliers, Kurt shares insights from Standard Nuclear's journey post-Chapter 11 and stresses the importance of standardizing fuel specs to accelerate nuclear technology deployment.
