Sustainability & Climate

The Trump administration's favorite nuclear startup has ties to Russia and Epstein

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Isaiah Taylor, a young tech entrepreneur from El Segundo, California, founded Valar Atomics to develop profitable nuclear power solutions. Influenced by controversial Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson and operating within an exclusive network of conservative investors, Taylor secured significant funding for his startup, including backing from Masha Bucher's Day One Ventures. Bucher has a history linked to Russian politics and Jeffrey Epstein's circle, adding an unusual dimension to Taylor's venture narrative.

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