Is the United States Winning the Fusion Race? Featuring Bob Mumgaard, Co-Founder and CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems | Betting on America
July 22, 2026 • 10:00 – 10:45 am EDT
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Bob Mumgaard, co-founder and CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, joins Navin Girishankar to discuss whether fusion can usher in an era of virtually limitless clean energy—and whether the United States will lead the way. Bob explains the technology, key commercial milestones, the race with China, the path from experimental reactors to the electric grid, and why fusion could transform AI, manufacturing, and national power. He also discusses how to balance scientific openness with research security and how the United States can cultivate the talent needed to lead the next energy revolution.
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- Joseph Lim
- Research Associate, Economic Security and Technology Department
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Bob Mumgaard
Co-founder and CEO, Commonwealth Fusion Systems