Oklo
Emission free, always on power from advanced fission power plants.
Y CombinatorSummer 2014PublicIndustrialsEnergySmall Modular ReactorsClimate
What they do
Problem
The world needs reliable, always-on electricity without greenhouse gas emissions.
Solution
Oklo develops advanced fission power plants that generate emission-free, continuous power.
Who it's for
Utilities and large energy users seeking reliable, carbon-free baseload power.
Founders
Jacob DeWitte
Founder/CEO
Caroline Cochran
Founder
Caroline Cochran is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Oklo Inc., a company developing advanced fission cleantech for cleaner air and human development. She was one of the youngest recipients of the University of Oklahoma Regent's Alumni Award. Caroline received her S.M. in Nuclear Engineering from MIT, a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
Company timeline
- Founded2013
- YC batchSummer 2014
- StatusPublic
- Team size50 people
- LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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