In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Brian Riordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Avalanche Fusion, a Washington-based company pioneering compact fusion energy.

Brian shares how his unconventional background in ocean engineering and team-building led him to tackle one of the toughest challenges in energy: harnessing the power of the stars here on Earth.

Together, they unpack the difference between fission and fusion, explore how Avalanche’s small-scale approach could revolutionize industries from shipping to defense, and discuss what it takes to innovate at the edge of science with optimism, grit, and a good sense of humor.

💡 Learn more at avalanchefusion.com