Our Mission and Vision
Widescale is a platform founded by Quentin Snyder and Edgar Pocaterra III dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions with a special focus on nuclear for regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels. The idea originated from Quentin's studies of energy transitions, along with his close collaboration with nuclear industry experts.
Core Mission
Address fossil fuel dependency in smaller or emerging markets (such as Island Nations) by operating as a fully-fledged independent power producer for small modular reactors. We establish public-private partnerships where the state provides land, permits, and a long-term power-purchase agreement, while we create a special-purpose vehicle that ring-fences all liabilities and owns the plant, balancing strong returns with measurable community benefits.
Key Activities
Developing and coordinating public-private partnerships (PPPs) tailored to small-island or remote-area contexts. Providing feasibility insights for small or microreactor deployments, including cost modeling, regulatory guidance, and environmental safeguards. Emphasizing local training and capacity-building, ensuring that any proposed energy solution contributes long-term value to both communities and investors.
Present Focus
Implementing our cradle-to-grave approach with small island nations—where every project includes a "return-to-vendor" clause ensuring the SMR supplier disconnects, encapsulates, and ships the module back to a licensed facility at end-of-life. This discipline, combined with sovereign support for inflation-indexed tariffs, aligns with ESG criteria and channels free cash flow into local infrastructure and climate-resilience projects while insulating host governments from nuclear complexity and operational risk.
This grounding in community-first thinking, combined with practical financing solutions and technical due diligence, forms the foundation of Widescale's approach to delivering reliable, clean energy in markets historically dependent on costly and volatile fossil fuel imports.
Our Team
Meet the visionaries leading Widescale Energy's mission to transform global energy infrastructure.
Quentin Snyder
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder
Quentin is an experienced finance professional specializing in capital raising and structuring significant infrastructure and energy investment deals, aligning robust financial returns with sustainable, socially responsible outcomes.
Nick Touran, Ph.D., P.E.
Lead Technical Advisor
Nick brings nearly two decades of hands-on experience designing, analyzing, and commercializing advanced nuclear reactors to Widescale Energy. A licensed Professional Engineer and nuclear engineering Ph.D., Nick guides core technology selection, vendor due diligence, and digital-engineering strategy.
Edgar Pocaterra III
Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder
Edgar is an experienced finance professional specializing in asset management and deal structuring, with a strong cross-border background across emerging and developed markets.
Edgar Pocaterra II
Chief Financial Officer
With decades of experience in nuclear power plant construction and infrastructure development, Edgar Pocaterra II leads Widescale's technological innovation and implementation strategies for SMR technology.
Jay Snyder
Board of Directors Chairman
Jay Snyder is an experienced entrepreneur and investor whose career spans diverse sectors, including sustainable infrastructure, diplomacy, and business management.
Maxwell Snyder
Strategic Advisor
Maxwell is serving as one of our technical advisors. Through his portfolio building strategies and fundraising efforts, Maxwell is helping us partner with different firms to support fundraising efforts for various SMR vendors we onboard.
Partners in Action
Our leadership team actively engages with stakeholders and communities to drive sustainable energy solutions.
Jay Snyder
Community Engagement and Philanthropy
Jay Snyder
Community Engagement and Philanthropy
Jay is the founder of the Open Hands Initiative, promoting cross-cultural understanding through youth exchange programs. As a former U.S. Public Delegate to the UN and chair of USAID's Advisory Committee, he brings valuable diplomatic experience to our stakeholder engagement efforts.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our work and relationships with clients and communities.
Community Partnership
We work hand-in-hand with the communities we serve — listening, engaging, and co-creating opportunities that generate long-term local value.
Sustainable Impact
We prioritize clean, reliable energy solutions that protect our environment, mitigate climate change, and build resilient infrastructure for future generations.
Integrity and Transparency
We operate with honesty, accountability, and openness — building trust through clear communication and responsible governance.
Empowerment Through Knowledge
We invest in training, education, and workforce development to empower local talent and build long-term capacity within the communities we serve.
Innovation with Purpose
We embrace forward-thinking technologies and solutions that align performance with planetary and social well-being.
Safety and Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of operational excellence and safety — for our team, our partners, and the communities around us.
Inclusive Growth
We believe in growth that uplifts everyone — ensuring that the benefits of energy access and investment are equitably shared.