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Unlocking the Road to Energy Abundance with Base Power CEO and Co-Founder Zach Dell

2025-10-15 · 32 min · episode 136 · 13 entities

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With demand from AI for energy already exploding, our electric grid is facing a crisis. Base Power CEO and co-founder Zach Dell is ready to re-architect its future from the ground up. Zach sits down with Elad Gil to talk about Base Power’s recent $1 billion fundraise from major investors. Zach discusses the role of energy across industries, as well as Base Power's mission to lower electricity costs through vertical integration. Zach and Elad also explore the future of energy, the role of batteries in transforming the grid, and the regulatory challenges facing the energy industry. Plus, Zach pitches why top talent should make their careers in energy generation.   Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @ZachBDell | @basepowerco Chapters: 00:00 – Zach Dell Introduction 00:50 – Base Power’s Vision 02:15 – Base Power’s Products and Services  04:00 – What Drew Zach to Working on Power 05:12 – Base Power’s Founding Team 06:58 – Base Power’s Hiring Needs 08:02 – How Zach Hired an Awesome Founding Team 09:51 – How Do We Meet Energy Demands? 12:58 – How Viable is Nuclear Energy? 17:04 – Global Energy Cost Dynamics 17:41 – Future of AI Training Centers 18:32 – What Will Drive Energy Buildout 20:38 – Drivers of Energy Transmission Cost 22:30 – Regulation and the Energy Industry  23:52 – What Zach is Optimistic About in Energy 24:42 – Cultivating Base Power’s Culture 27:26 – Zach’s Philosophy on Capitalization 30:00 – How Base Power Uses Scale 31:57 – Conclusion