Speakers

Andrew Kirima serves as Director of Development for the Texas Nuclear Alliance, the only industry association in Texas dedicated to the advancement of nuclear technology in the state. TNA was formed with a singular mission: to make Texas the Nuclear Capital of the World. TNA seeks to educate Texans on advancements in nuclear technology, advocate for public policy changes to support our country's nuclear renaissance, and organize a growing grassroots movement to support nuclear technology.

Kirima has consistently demonstrated his ability to bridge technology, policy, and finance to shape the future of energy and elevate the Neoindustrial Revolution. Following his graduation from the University of Arizona in May 2020 with a major in Systems Engineering and a minor in Electrical & Computer Engineering, the foundation of his career was molded in deep tech venture capital. He started his career at Cantos Ventures, then joined Bidra Innovation Ventures, and recently rpv Global. Today he continues to support fundraising and commercialization efforts for a thriving ecosystem of Neoindustrialists that are building the factories of tomorrow.

His journey in the nuclear industry began as a Hard Tech Analyst at Cantos, where he led due diligence for Radiant's Series A—a startup that raised over $150M to replace diesel generators with portable microreactors. After leaving Cantos, Kirima joined Exodys Energy at conception, an engineering firm focused on nuclear fuel recycling with the goal of developing the first domestic, closed-loop, circular nuclear system. As an Advisor to Exodys, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction, leading fundraising initiatives, and facilitating engagement with other players in the nuclear fuel value chain. Through partnership with Reed & Lauren Clay (Founders of TNA), Kirima orchestrated the launch of the Nuclear TX initiative at SXSW, which acted as a catalyst for the first-ever Inaugural Texas Nuclear Summit. The 2024 Summit emerged as one of the largest nuclear-focused conferences in the U.S., gathering over 350 key stakeholders across the energy sector—including state and federal policymakers, Fortune 500 executives, advanced reactor founders, energy operators, and other influential nuclear advocates.