Jay Yu is a prominent DeepTech and NuclearTech entrepreneur with a Wall Street capital markets background. Driven by a vision to make energy more accessible, affordable, and sustainable worldwide, he currently serves as Executive Chairman & CEO of LIS Technologies Inc. (LIST) and Founder & Chairman of NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE). LIS Technologies is the only U.S.-origin and patented laser uranium enrichment technology company, delivering a revolutionary, energy- and cost-efficient approach that is set to redefine nuclear fuel industry standards while also producing medical and stable isotopes; including silicon-28 critical for AI and quantum computing. NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NNE) is the first publicly listed, vertically integrated advanced nuclear micro modular reactor company in the United States. Under Jay Yu’s leadership, NNE acquired one of the highest Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and patented microreactor designs in development, achieved a market capitalization exceeding $3 billion, raised over $600 million in just a year and a half, and earned the title of Wall Street’s Cinderella story of 2024 as the #1 Top IPO Performer. Leading a world-class team of nuclear engineers, former national leaders in military and policy, U.S. Department of Energy experts, national laboratory veterans, and regulatory specialists, Jay is developing smaller, simpler, and safer advanced nuclear microreactors. He brings deep expertise in corporate structuring, capital fundraising, and recruiting top-tier talent while passionately building strategic relationships and creating lasting value for partners and stakeholders. In 2021, Jay Yu was honored as one of The Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business; the highest recognition in the U.S. AAPI community. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Jay Yu Links: X - https://x.com/nano_nuclear IG - https://www.instagram.com/nanonuclear YT - https://www.youtube.com/@nanonuclearenergy NANO Nuclear - https://nanonuclearenergy.com Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Check out Maui Nui for wild Axis deer venison, harvested and shipped from Maui under USDA inspection—visit ⁠https://mauinuivenison.com/srs⁠ If you’re serious about selling to the Department of War, go to ⁠https://SBIRAdvisors.com⁠ and mention Shawn Ryan for your first month free. Head to ⁠https://Superpower.com⁠ and use code SRS at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code SRS at ⁠https://stopboxusa.com/srs #stopboxpod 00:00 Meeting at Rob Luna's Event 04:29 Achievements and Entry into Finance 05:32 Nuclear Energy & Market Predictions 10:24 Cultural Roots & Upbringing in Manhattan 25:58 Breaking into Wall Street 33:34 The Matrix Analogy & Value Creation 40:06 Founding Nano Nuclear Energy 49:20 Rise of Mayfair Gold & Nuclear Investment 50:46 Building Teams & Micro Reactor Tech 54:17 Military Applications & Energy Future 58:01 AI + Nuclear Synergy 01:09:22 Global Impact of Micro Reactors 01:40:53 Philanthropy & Giving Back 01:43:03 Final Thoughts