During a recent town hall, employees of TerraPower expressed concerns regarding potential links between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and board leaders Bill Gates and Nathan Myhrvold. CEO Chris Levesque acknowledged the "troubling situation" but emphasized that there are no connections between the company and Epstein or his funds.
Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and current chairman of TerraPower, along with Myhrvold, who serves as vice chair, established the company in 2006. Recent unsealed court documents have shed light on Epstein’s relationships with various influential figures, revealing extensive records including emails and financial documents.
Last month, Gates addressed his past interactions with Epstein during a meeting with Gates Foundation staff, admitting that these encounters could jeopardize the foundation's reputation. He met with Epstein several times between 2011 and 2014, after Epstein's conviction for soliciting a minor. Gates denied any wrongdoing, stating, “I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit.”
Reports have indicated that Myhrvold had a more extensive relationship with Epstein, including evidence of multiple meetings in various locations and being listed as a "friend" in Epstein's 2003 birthday book.