Your Co-Hosts Mara Ervin & Valerie Crafton MBA are thrilled to share our latest episode, recorded live at the 3rd Annual Cloud Run hosted by the 7x24 Exchange DC Chapter.

This special edition kicks off with the race start, led by the dynamic Scott Davis with HazTek Safety Management, setting the tone for a day filled with energy and community spirit.

Throughout the event, we posed a seemingly simple question:

“What is or where is the cloud?”

The answers ranged from humorous takes by the younger attendees to insightful explanations from industry veterans, showcasing the diverse perspectives within our community.

A highlight of the episode is a captivating demonstration by Jennifer Andos, illustrating how the internet works in a way that’s both engaging and educational.

We wrap up with our signature audacious question, answered thoughtfully by Jayson Hamilton of ABM Industries, leaving us with much to ponder.

🔊 Note: The background music was lively! For the best experience, we recommend turning on closed captions.

This episode captures the essence of what makes our industry special, passion, knowledge, and a touch of fun.

Tune in to experience the event's vibrancy and the insights shared by our incredible guests. Thank You Brian Tinsman with POUNCE Solutions for letting Beyond the Megawatt join in the fun!

Hosts Mara and Val introduce their new podcast "Beyond the Megawatt" from Data Center World, created specifically to amplify the voices of tech leaders who are actually building data centers but rarely get heard at conferences. Tired of the same perspectives week after week, they're digging into the weeds to find the people tackling real pain points and asking the audacious question: "Is it actually working?"

Expect tough conversations, industry callouts, and plenty of laughter as they learn from those building infrastructure right now.

New episodes will drop every Thursday.

Connect with Mara & Val:

https://beyondthemegawatt.com/

https://www.marajadeconsulting.com/

https://valconsultants.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-megawatt-podcast

https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterchic/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-crafton-mba-0362b816/