Jeff Lawson, Founder of Inertia

About Jeff Lawson

Jeff Lawson is the CEO and co-founder of Inertia, a commercial fusion energy company. He is also the co-founder and former CEO of Twilio Inc. Lawson owns The Onion and is recognized for transitioning from software to commercializing nuclear fusion energy.

Jeff Lawson at a glance

• Company: Inertia
• Total raised: $450M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Bessemer Venture Partners, GV, Modern Capital, Threshold Ventures, Neo, Uncork Capital
• Location: San Francisco, California

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