Sep 30, 2025

Brandon Sorbom and Bob Mumgaard

by

Bill Gates

Courtesy CFS

Imagine a future where the world is powered by fusion. Access to virtually limitless clean energy could unlock a new era of prosperity and improve human welfare dramatically. When that day arrives, it will be a reflection of the early leadership and bold vision of pioneers like Commonwealth Fusion Systems’* CEO Bob Mumgaard and chief scientific officer Brandon Sorbom, and their entire team. When I visited their headquarters last year, I witnessed something special: a company pushing the scientific frontier and delivering real results. The U.S. has a genuine opportunity to lead the global fusion race, and CFS is on the forefront, aiming to build the world’s first fusion-fueled power plant by the early 2030s. Bob and Brandon are proving that with the right combination of scientific rigor and commercial instincts, fusion can become a game-changing reality. 

Gates is chair of the Gates Foundation, the founder of Breakthrough Energy, and an investor in CFS

*Investors in CFS also include TIME co-chair and owner Marc Benioff

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