Jacob DeWitte
Jacob DeWitte is the co-founder and CEO of Oklo Inc., a company he has led since its inception in July 2013. With a background in nuclear engineering, DeWitte has been instrumental in pioneering the development of compact fast nuclear reactors and driving Oklo's mission to provide clean, safe, and affordable energy solutions. He also serves as the Chairman of the Oklo Board.
Career Milestones
- Jacob DeWitte co-founded Oklo Inc. in July 2013 and has served as CEO since its inception, leading the company in developing compact fast nuclear reactors.
- He previously led core design on the PRISM sodium fast reactor at GE and contributed to irradiation facility development at Sandia National Labs.
- Under his leadership, Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant and was awarded fuel from Idaho National Laboratory.
- Oklo also submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- In 2025, Oklo was selected for three projects under the U.S. Department of Energy's Reactor Pilot Program. These achievements underscore DeWitte's commitment to advancing clean, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.
About Oklo
Oklo, founded in 2013, is an advanced nuclear technology company. They design and deploy compact fast reactors (Aurora Powerhouse) to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Oklo targets data centers, remote communities, industrial sites, and military bases. Core features include inherent safety, long operational cycles without refueling, and nuclear fuel recycling. Benefits include clean, affordable, and reliable power, and reduced nuclear waste.