Jay Yu is a Founder & Executive Chairman at NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc. based in New York, New York, United States, North America. As a DeepTech & NuclearTech entrepreneur with a background in capital markets (Wall Street), I have a vision to make energy more accessible, affordable & sustainable for the world. I'm the Executive Chairman & President of LIS Technologies Inc. (Laser Isotope Separation Technologies) (LIST) is revolutionizing the nuclear energy industry as the only U.S.-origin and patented laser uranium enrichment company. This innovative approach is not just energy & cost efficient, but also poised to redefine nuclear fuel industry standards. Medical isotopes & silicon -28 (used for AI & quantum computing) are part of our business model. Under my leadership, LIST has raised over $45+ MILLION and is 1/6 companies awarded by the DOE for the LEU Acquisition Program with a budget of $3.4B over 10 years. LIST has also been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I contract focused on enhancing our patented technology to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). I am also the Founder & Chairman of Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE), the 1st Vertically Integrated Advanced Nuclear Microreactor company publicly listed in the U.S. Under my leadership, NNE acquired one of the highest technology readiness level (TRL) advanced small reactors in development, reached over $1.7+ BILLION Market Capitalization in value, raised over $250 MILLION to date & became Wall Street's Cinderella story of 2024 as the #1 Top IPO Performer. My team led by world-class nuclear engineers, former National Leaders in Military & Policy, U.S. Dept of Energy, National Laboratory, Regulatory Experts & I are developing Smaller, Cheaper, & Safer Advanced Nuclear Microreactors. NNE's subsidiaries include: HALEU Energy Fuel Inc., which is creating a domestic source of fuel fabrication for the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry. NANO Nuclear Space Inc. is exploring the potential commercial applications of microreactor tech in space. Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. is aiming to transport commercial quantities of HALEU fuel. AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by 3 major U.S. national laboratories & funded by the DOE. I leverage my expertise in corporate structuring, capital fundraising & recruiting world class talent. I am passionate about building relationships & creating value for my partners & stakeholders. Through my non-profit, I'm passionate about helping inner city kids through sports & education. In 2021, I was honored as one of The Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business (Top Honor)
Current Position: Founder & Executive Chairman
Company: NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.
Location: New York, New York, United States, North America
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Network: Extensive professional connections