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Betting on America: Winning the Global Tech Race

Betting on America: Winning the Global Tech Race

Can America Lead in Uranium Enrichment Again? Featuring Scott Nolan

Aug 20, 2025 · 46m

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Scott Nolan, Founder & CEO of General Matter and Partner at Founders Fund, joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to chart America’s nuclear fuel comeback. He breaks down General Matter’s partnership with the Department of Energy to restart uranium enrichment in Paducah, KY, why securing fuel for the nation’s nuclear fleet is a strategic imperative, and how public–private collaboration is essential to tackling America’s biggest economic and national security challenges. Nolan also shares lessons from his journey as a founder and investor.