Data Center Revolution

With a background in mechanical and electrical engineering sparked by childhood tinkering, Osvaldo Morales, Chief Officer, Infrastructure at Denvr Dataworks, has transformed the idea of data centers. He and Kirk recount Oz's beginnings and discuss the environment needed for real innovation to take shape.

Kirk continues the conversation with Peter Gross, Managing Partner at PMG Associates, on the advancement of electrical technology. Is the future in hydrogen, nuclear, or other more-sustainable sources?

Kirk talks with Peter Gross, Managing Partner at PMG Associates, about how important power is for data centers, especially with all the energy needed for AI. They observe how the electrical grid is getting old and discuss the need to switch to more sustainable energy sources. Peter emphasizes the need for building eco-friendly data centers that don't produce carbon emissions, because of environmental impact concerns.

Kirk continues the conversation with Karli Waldon, Chief of Staff at Overwatch. How has Karli's introduction to the data center industry changed? How does a "tech" lens on the industry change its shape? Communication and representation at all levels within organizations are crucial for attracting diverse candidates. Empowering individuals, actively advocating for change, and encouraging collaboration can drive collective growth and optimization processes in the industry.

In this episode, Karli Waldon, Chief of Staff at Overwatch, joins Kirk to delve into their experiences in the industry, focusing on the evolution from veteran recruitment to leadership coaching. They discuss the evolving nature of the data center industry, adapting to changes, and providing value to their teams. Diversity and fresh perspectives in leadership roles are crucial for innovation and success, especially in supporting veterans and addressing talent gaps.

In part 2 of Kirk's conversation with Christian Belady, Senior Advisor at DigitalBridge, they discuss the imperative of making data centers ecologically transparent and minimizing their ecological impact through innovative measures. Belady emphasizes the importance of thinking beyond conventional boundaries, inspiring others to think bigger, and fostering collaboration within the industry to address emerging challenges.

Kirk is joined by Christian Belady, Senior Advisor at DigitalBridge, to discuss his pivotal role in developing the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metric, emphasizing its importance in measuring data center efficiency. He also highlights the collaborative efforts with industry peers, such as forming the Green Grid organization, to establish PUE as a universal standard for data center efficiency.

Josh Snowhorn, CEO & Founder of Quantum Loophole, cracks open some tequila with Kirk as they talk about the challenges of disrupting industries, handling criticism, and leveraging platforms to transform the data center industry.

Kirk is joined by Josh Snowhorn, CEO and Founder of Quantum Loophole, to discuss the economic benefits of data center campuses, the complexities of power generation, including the role of nuclear energy, and the need for innovative solutions in the evolving energy landscape.

Kirk continues the conversation with Rob Daly, President of Overwatch Construction, on the heightened stakes of reaching higher levels of decision-making.