S.3. E.5. Citi's Ryan Nielson on Advancing Clean Energy Through Nuclear Innovation and Finance

In Season 3, Episode 5, Michael Proudfoot engages with Ryan Nielson, Vice President of Investment Banking at CITI. Ryan began his professional journey with a mechanical engineering degree from Brigham Young University, followed by a pivotal role in the energy sector, focusing on nuclear energy. Ryan's career was profoundly influenced by his involvement in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program at a department called Naval Reactors in Washington, D.C. Naval Reactors is a unique organization dual-headed by the Navy and the Department of Energy. Ryan complemented his industry knowledge with a master's in nuclear engineering from Penn State. In this episode, Ryan discusses his deliberate move through Tuck as a step to broaden his understanding of the energy sector, particularly the financial aspects critical for technology adoption. He recounts his strategic career moves, from gaining foundational experience in Oil and Gas at Credit Suisse to his current focus on clean technology and the energy transition at CITI's clean energy platform. This episode not only traces Ryan's professional evolution but also offers insights into the dynamic interplay of engineering, policy, and finance in advancing new energy technologies.