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How I Built a $200M Fusion Energy Startup by 23 | JC.B, Fuse
@ EO
04/23/25
Takeaways
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JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
I started my company at 19 years old and never went to college because I believed that proving my capabilities through action was more valuable than obtaining a degree.
JB
JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
Life is too short to waste time in school when there are 7 billion people on Earth; I wanted to contribute to something meaningful and believed starting a company was the fastest way to make progress.
JB
JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
We are the only fusion company that has delivered experimental results of a new technology, and we've raised over $50 million in capital while working with the US military and government.
JB
JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
Starting young gives you a competitive edge because you have the stamina and energy to take risks, and even if you fail, you can learn and recover without severe consequences.
JB
JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
Fusion energy could unlock the next level of human prosperity, enabling advancements in AI and quantum technologies, which all require significant energy to function.
JB
JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
Titan is the world's highest power and energy impedance match generator, functioning like a giant battery that releases energy extremely quickly, which is crucial for future energy needs. I built over 80% of the Titan subsystems and components in-house at Fuse, allowing us to solve many problems as they arose.
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JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
It's crucial to be introspective and recognize that the company evolves over time, even if the core fundamentals remain the same.
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JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
As a young founder, I've learned that bringing in the right resources and experienced people at the right time is essential for growth.
JB
JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
Building a resilient team with diverse skills is vital, especially when facing challenges like running out of capital.
JB
JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
Being humble while also being audacious is important; recognizing your weaknesses and building around them can attract great talent.
JB
JC B.
04/23/25
@ EO
Great entrepreneurs are not just risk-takers; they are risk-hedgers who focus on mitigating risks effectively as they grow their companies.