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Edward Hinson

Founder

Founder at Zephyr Fusion

Vista, California, United States

FoundedZephyr Fusion · YC

About

Edward Hinson is a cofounder of Zephyr Fusion, a company developing in-orbit fusion power. He has over two decades of experience in mathematical modeling and experimental plasma physics, with prior positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics.

Founder at Zephyr FusionYC F25

Intro paths

YC

Edward went through Y Combinator (Fall 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator — the partner who ran Zephyr Fusion's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Edward can intro founders to Zephyr Fusion's investors below.

Zephyr Fusion's investors · 3

Sterling RoadSan Francisco · $50K – $150K checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2025ZAKA VCSan Francisco

Co-founders at Zephyr Fusion

GBGalen Burke
Galen BurkeFounder

Experience

  1. Zephyr Fusion (YC F25)Co-Foundercurrent2025 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
  2. Oak Ridge National LaboratoryPlasma Physicist2022 — 2025San Diego, California, United States
  3. General Atomics (via UW-Madison)Scientist2017 — 2022San Diego County, California, United States

Skills & more

Physical SciencesScientific BackgroundPlasma PhysicsFitting and optimizationData Analysis2Mathematical Modeling2Mathematical Analysis1Physics2Numerical Analysis1Experimental Research2

From Edward's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Edward Hinson?
Edward Hinson is a cofounder of Zephyr Fusion, a company developing in-orbit fusion power. He has over two decades of experience in mathematical modeling and experimental plasma physics, with prior positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics.
Where does Edward Hinson work?
Edward Hinson is Founder of Zephyr Fusion.
What companies did Edward Hinson found?
Edward Hinson founded Zephyr Fusion.
Where did Edward Hinson go to school?
Edward Hinson studied at University of Wisconsin-Madison (Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering / Plasma Physics); Middlebury College (Bachelor's degree, Physics and Mathematics Double Major).

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