The Deep End #44
Sam Altman's nuclear fission startup goes public
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Sam Altman-backed Oklo Begins Trading on NYSE
Disclaimer: I am a shareholder in Oklo Inc.
Sam Altman, Chairman of Oklo since 2015 and former Chief Executive Officer of AltC, said, “Today is a milestone for the entire Oklo team. As one of the initial investors in the company, I’ve seen first-hand how Oklo has proven itself to be a clean energy leader and innovator, developing a cost-competitive go-to-market strategy, and solidifying important relationships with regulators, customers, and suppliers. There are huge growth opportunities ahead. With Jake, Caroline, and the rest of the management team at the helm, I am confident they will continue pioneering advanced fission energy solutions as a public company.”
Read more here.
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