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Introduction to Liz Muller and Deep Isolation: Discover Liz Muller’s unique background, combining environmental passion with a business and physics perspective, and how it led to co-founding Deep Isolation, aiming to solve the critical issue of nuclear waste disposal.
Admiration for Persistent Founders: Liz shares her admiration for founders who are still in the trenches, highlighting the resilience required in the startup journey before reaching success.
Influence of Literature: Liz discusses the impact of “The Messy Middle” by Scott Belsky on her current thinking, emphasizing the challenges and complexities of growing a company beyond its initial stages.
Solving Nuclear Waste Disposal: Deep Isolation’s mission to be the first to successfully dispose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste, addressing the primary obstacle to the broader adoption of nuclear power for climate change mitigation.
Misconceptions about Nuclear Energy: Addressing common misconceptions, Liz emphasizes the safety of nuclear energy and the distinction between nuclear power and weaponry, underscoring the need for a disposal solution for nuclear waste.
Demonstration and Partnerships: The significance of Deep Isolation’s successful demonstration in 2019, overcoming industry skepticism and leading to partnerships with major companies, moving closer to solving the nuclear waste challenge.
Community Engagement and Incentives: Liz explains the importance of community engagement in nuclear waste disposal projects, offering safety improvements and land use benefits as key incentives for community support.
Vision for the Future: Liz shares her vision for Deep Isolation in the coming years, including conducting demonstrations with government contracts and moving towards the first actual waste disposal, showcasing a sustainable and safe solution for nuclear waste.

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Takeaway #1: Tackle Significant, Unresolved Problems

Takeaway #2: Value of Demonstrations and Proof of Concept

Takeaway #3: Engagement and Education as Marketing Tools:

Takeaway #4: Navigating Fundraising with Positivity

Takeaway #5: Adaptability and Flexibility in Planning

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