Black Founder Builds Floating Nuclear Reactor | Los Angeles News

Thirty-one-year-old Kofi Asante, the only Black founder of a nuclear company, is revolutionizing clean energy with Bluecore Energy — a floating nuclear reactor barge designed to power the Port of Long Beach. With the port’s goal to become the world’s first zero-emissions seaport, Asante’s vision aligns perfectly. His unique background in philosophy and history led him to tackle big problems through innovation, building a powerhouse team in nuclear, rocket, and maritime tech. Backed by a U.S. Department of Transportation partnership, Asante is turning his curiosity about electric ships into a scalable, impactful solution — proving that clean energy isn’t bound by geography or tradition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ebb58e9b1c4473c Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews