As data center demand accelerates, the question is no longer just how to build faster, but how to power what comes next.
In this episode of Not Your Father’s Data Center Podcast, Raymond Hawkins sits down with Matt Loszak, Co-Founder and CEO of Aalo Atomics, to explore how nuclear energy could redefine the future of data centers. From personal experience to industry innovation, the conversation unpacks why scalable, reliable power is becoming one of the most critical challenges and opportunities in the industry.
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Revolutionizing Data Centers with Nuclear Solutions | Not Your Father’s Data Center Podcast
Key Takeaways
Power is the new constraint: The rapid growth of data centers is outpacing the capabilities of today’s power grid, making energy availability a defining factor in future development.
Traditional energy models will not scale fast enough: Existing infrastructure was not designed to support the speed and scale required by modern data center demand.
Smaller, modular solutions are gaining traction: New approaches to nuclear, including modular and “extra modular” reactors, offer faster deployment and greater flexibility.
Vertical integration reduces risk and delays: Controlling more of the build and deployment process can accelerate timelines and improve reliability.
On-site power changes the model: Generating power closer to where it is used has the potential to reduce dependency on strained grid systems.
Nuclear is re-emerging as a viable long-term solution: With advancements in design and deployment, nuclear energy is positioned as a scalable, low-carbon option for the future of data centers.
About the Guest
Matt Loszak
Co-Founder and CEO, Aalo Atomics
Matt Loszak’s journey into nuclear energy is both personal and technical. Growing up in Ontario with severe asthma, he experienced firsthand the impact of coal plant closures and cleaner air — a moment that sparked his interest in energy.
His career spans nuclear engineering studies and successful tech entrepreneurship before returning to the energy sector to focus on next-generation nuclear solutions. At Aalo Atomics, Matt is leading the development of fast, factory-built nuclear systems designed to meet the growing power demands of modern infrastructure.
