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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 42 MIN

We Are Building a Nuclear Reactor to Replace Fossil Fuels with Thorium Energy - Thomas Jam Pedersen

from The HEX-Files Energy Marketing Podcast

Stop guessing and start growing your energy and industrial firm.Take the FREE GO Assessment: Growth Optimization Survey now!👉 https://bit.ly/hex-file-go-assessment__________________________________________How can molten salt reactors using thorium help produce low cost energy at scale, and why are licensing processes, investor confidence, and clear communication essential for companies bringing new nuclear technology to market with long development timelines and strict regulatory requirements?In Episode 21 of The HEX-Files Energy Marketing Podcast, Host Arnaud Dasprez speaks with Thomas Jam Pedersen, Co-founder of copenhagen atomics, a company developing next generation molten salt reactors using thorium fuel. Thomas shares his engineering background and explains how his team is working to produce low cost, scalable nuclear energy through compact reactors. He discusses the advantages of thorium over traditional uranium, the challenges of licensing and commercialization, and how the company is positioning itself in the global energy market. Thomas also explores investor perceptions of nuclear energy, the importance of cost and safety, and how communication and strategy play a role in bringing new energy technology to market.With a background in engineering, Thomas Jam Pedersen explains how he co-founded copenhagen atomics to develop a new type of nuclear reactor using thorium and molten salt technology. He shares how the company is building compact reactors designed for low cost energy and large scale production. Thomas highlights how the global demand for energy and the limits of current solutions are driving interest in new nuclear technologies. He also discusses the long path to licensing and commercialization, the role of investors in funding development, and how clear communication and positioning help gain trust in a complex and misunderstood industry.In this episode, expect to learn:-How copenhagen atomics is developing molten salt reactors using thorium to produce low cost energy-Why thorium based nuclear technology could offer advantages over traditional uranium reactors-How compact, factory built reactors can scale energy production across different industries-The challenges of licensing, regulation, and long timelines in bringing new nuclear technology to market-How investor interest, communication, and strategy shape the future of advanced nuclear energy📢 Explore copenhagen atomics on YouTube for both technical insights and clear explanations of the economic potential of low cost energy.Visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/CopenhagenAtomics Timestamps:[00:00] - Teaser[00:57] - Introduction of podcast and guest Thomas Jam Pedersen[01:38] - Thomas Jam’s Background and copenhagen atomics Overview[02:11] - Thorium vs Uranium and Basics of Nuclear Energy[05:59] - Go To Market Strategy and Target Customers[07:21] - Technology Progress and Timeline to Commercialization[08:38] - Startup Journey and Founding Story of copenhagen atomics[13:01] - Investor Communication and Public Perception of Nuclear Energy[16:41] - Fundraising Process and Investor Interest in Energy Markets[19:42] - Marketing Strategy, Channels, and Industry Positioning[22:01] - Team Structure and Shift Toward More Communication Efforts[24:59] - Global Market Opportunities and Regional Expansion[26:53] - Sales Strategy, Inbound Leads, and Customer Licensing Process[32:23] - Regulatory Challenges and Licensing Across Countries[39:22] - Short Term Focus on Hiring, Scaling, and Reactor Development[41:29] - Where to learn More About copenhagen atomicsFollow our Guest Thomas Jam Pedersen on:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-jam-pedersen-9595a4/ -copenhagen atomics (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/copenhagen-atomics/ -copenhagen atomics (Website): https://www.copenhagenatomics.com/ -copenhagen atomics (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/c/CopenhagenAtomics Follow Host Arnaud Dasprez on:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaud-dasprez-3a949a/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnaud.dasprez -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnauddasprez/ Follow the Podcast:-Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hexagroup/ -Visit the HexaGroup Website: https://www.hexagroup.com/ -Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hex-files/id1800509801 -Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Uk06BviiKOGfbNNvPdV7a?si=fa31c1fc430d446d&nd=1&dlsi=53775ab58c874360

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