Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte Appointed to Presidential Science Advisory Council
Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte was appointed to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, joining leaders like Marc Andreessen and Lisa Su. His PCAST role could bolster Oklo’s influence on federal science policy, potentially smoothing regulatory approvals for its advanced nuclear reactor and fuel recycling projects.
1. Presidential Council Appointment
Oklo CEO and co-founder Jacob DeWitte has been named by President Trump to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, marking the first time an Oklo executive has joined the advisory body.
2. High-Profile Council Membership
PCAST will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios and includes prominent figures such as Marc Andreessen, Sergey Brin, Lisa Su, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg, reflecting a blend of science, engineering and industry expertise.
3. Potential Benefits for Oklo
DeWitte’s presence on the council could strengthen Oklo’s access to federal decision-makers, potentially accelerating regulatory approval processes for its advanced nuclear reactor designs and fuel recycling initiatives.
4. Company Background
Oklo is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable energy, received the first DOE site use permit for a commercial advanced reactor, secured fuel from Idaho National Laboratory and submitted the inaugural combined license application for an advanced reactor to the NRC.