Power into Atomic Canyon

Become Part of our Nucleus of Innovation.

AI powers the future at Atomic Canyon. Our advanced AI-powered solution is transforming nuclear data management, beginning with Neutron—a solution that navigates billions of pages of technical documentation, enhances Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) data access, and unlocks workflow efficiency. 

Leveraging the NRC's extensive library, our AI is a knowledgeable navigator that makes data more accessible and promotes industry knowledge-sharing.

Join our Grid of Intelligence.

Our AI application is used in and by:

Nuclear Power Plants
Manufacturers of
Next-Gen Reactors
Government &
National Laboratories
Nuclear Power Plants

Safeguarding Innovation

The NRC’s ADAMS database holds over 53 million pages of publicly accessible documentation, ensuring transparency and accountability as nuclear plants submit comprehensive regulatory records.

In line with these principles, Atomic Canyon optimizes data access to support compliance and unlock reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy.

Imagine enhanced collaboration—Powered by the world’s fastest supercomputer—Trained on NRC's ADAMS data—Fluently understanding the nuclear sector's language.

Our Partners in Nuclear Progress
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Vision Fuels Innovation

Atomic Canyon set out to transform nuclear data management in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)—the Department of Energy’s top research institution. Leveraging the NRC’s extensive dataset and Frontier, the world’s fastest supercomputer, we developed open-source AI models to deliver faster, more reliable access to data that advances the nuclear energy sector.

Power Meets Precision

In a first-of-its-kind deployment at PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Power Plant, powered by NVIDIA’s advanced computing platform, Atomic Canyon’s pioneering AI models deliver the only solution purpose-built for search, retrieval, and operational management in the nuclear sector.

Driving Innovation & Impact

As the nuclear sector's challenges grow, so does our commitment to solving them. Together with ORNL, NVIDIA, and Diablo Canyon, we drive innovation and scale impact where it matters most—empowering nuclear leaders to build a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable future.

Meet the Founders

  • Founder & Chief Executive Officer

    Trey Lauderdale, Founder and CEO of Atomic Canyon, is an accomplished entrepreneur.

    As former CEO of Voalte, he led the platform to $40 million in annual revenue and a successful $180 million acquisition by Hillrom. Post-acquisition, Trey played a vital role in Hillrom's digital growth, leading to its $10.5 billion sale to Baxter International. An advisor, investor, and board member for tech companies including Telebelly Health and Rewire Neuro, Trey also holds board positions at Title21 Health Solutions and Atlas Lift Tech, and serves as an operating partner at ARCHIMED.

    He holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida.

  • Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder

    Kristian Kielhofner, CTO and Co-Founder of Atomic Canyon, is a self-taught software developer.

    Previously, as co-founder and CTO of Star 2 Star Communications, he played a crucial role in pioneering VoIP services to the cloud, ultimately leading to the company's acquisition by Sangoma for $437 million.

    Post-Star 2 Star, Kris directed several impactful AI projects, including Tovera's computer vision for digital asset fraud prevention, Willow's open-source ASR technology and AI architecture for stealth ventures in virtual and radiology care.

    Atomic Canyon's commitment to cutting-edge AI applications for enterprise solutions stems from Kris' broad expertise, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision (CV) and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Meet the Team

  • Richard Klafter

    AI ARCHITECT

  • Alex Brown

    HEAD OF PRODUCT

  • Yoav Nissan

    PRODUCT

  • Melissa Schneider

    HR & CULTURE ADVISOR

  • Brett Hall

    FRACTIONAL CFO

  • Shari Rosen

    STRATEGIC ADVISOR

  • Laura Kunkel

    BRAND ADVISOR

A Note From Our Founder & CEO

Living in San Luis Obispo, near Diablo Canyon, the last stronghold of nuclear power in California, I found inspiration for Atomic Canyon. Witnessing AI's impact in healthcare sparked a commitment to global well-being, which naturally extended to challenges in the nuclear energy sector.

This journey is a dedication to harmonize AI and nuclear energy, driving down the costs of energy and intelligence. In response to the urgent call against climate change, Atomic Canyon is a pledge to our collective communities—a promise to unlock a sustainable future. 

Envision abundant energy shaping our world, fostering crop growth and providing clean water. Picture electricity as an elemental force, woven into every facet of our lives, opening pathways to a smarter, faster and better world. Recognizing our greatest challenge as our greatest opportunity, Atomic Canyon aims to use technology to provide affordable, safe and clean energy at scale.

Join us as we forge this path to a future powered by innovation.

Trey Lauderdale