Data Center Revolution

Welcome to another episode of DCR, where we dive deep into the biggest questions shaping the future of technology, power, and society. In today’s conversation, Kirk Offel sits down with Emmet Penney—a senior fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and a leading voice on nuclear energy and infrastructure.

Together, they tackle some of the most contentious debates facing the data center industry: energy demand, sustainability, and the role of nuclear power in the age of AI. Emmet Penney shares his personal journey into energy policy, breaking down the misconceptions around nuclear, what it takes to get new plants built, and why community support is the missing link to the next energy revolution. Kirk Offel brings his unmatched insight from inside the data center ecosystem, pushing for a future where safe, scalable, and sustainable power is not just possible—but necessary for America to lead in the fifth industrial revolution.

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Welcome to another episode of Data Center Revolution! Today, host Kirk Offel sits down with Dan Crosby, founder and CEO of Legend Energy Advisors, to tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding energy use in the data center and AI industries. Drawing parallels between the growth of data centers and historic infrastructure revolutions like the railway, electrification, and the rise of the automobile, Kirk and Dan explore how concerns around energy, environmental impact, and labor are nothing new—but are more critical than ever as AI transforms the landscape.

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In this special episode, Kirk Offel sits down with Jesse Sargent, Mike Sarraille, and Joe Pinzon against the lively backdrop of the Army-Navy football game.

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This episode isn’t just about football rivalries—it’s about the transformative lessons from military service and how those values shape leadership and culture within the rapidly evolving data center industry. You’ll hear the stories behind each guest’s journey from the military to Overwatch, and get insight into the challenges of scaling teams, nurturing talent, and adapting to the soaring demand for data centers. The group goes deep into the human side of building this critical infrastructure, discussing how veterans bring unique skills to the table, what it means to transition into the civilian workforce, and why creating “a movement, not just a campaign” is the path forward for the entire industry.

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In today’s conversation, host Kirk Offel sits down with Gauri Potdar, the dynamic co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of GPC Infrastructure. Gauri shares her fascinating journey—from growing up in India to building a career at the intersection of energy, sustainability, and technology in Texas. Together, they dive into the intricacies of natural gas infrastructure for data centers, the evolving challenges and opportunities around energy and water in West Texas, and what it means to truly innovate in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.

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Today, Kirk Offel sits down with industry luminary Dean Nelson, founder of Infrastructure Masons, for an in-depth conversation that's all about the future of digital infrastructure, AI, and the power challenges shaping our industry.

Whether you’re brand-new to the world of data centers or have decades of experience, this episode will open your eyes to the explosive growth we're witnessing right now—think doubling and tripling of capacity at speeds we've never seen before. Dean Nelson shares the inside story behind Infrastructure Masons, the creation of their groundbreaking industry report, and why building community and collaboration is more vital than ever.

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In today’s episode of DCR, where we sit down with Bill Winsininski, the dynamic CEO of CWC Consulting and a proud Navy veteran. Hosted by Kirk Offel, with returning guest Mike Sarraille, this episode dives deep into the evolving landscape of the data center industry, exploring Bill’s fascinating journey from a Navy search and rescue to a champion for talent development and workforce training in the digital infrastructure space.

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Today, host Kirk Offel sits down with Craig Pennington, CTO of Montera Infrastructure, and Joe Walsh, Montera’s Chief Delivery Officer, for an energetic, candid conversation about the future of data centers in the age of AI. With decades of combined experience across companies like PSINet, NTT, Equinix, Oracle, Digital Realty, and Facebook, Craig and Joe bring unique perspectives on how the industry has evolved — and where it’s heading next.

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Today, host Kirk Offel is joined by Sean Hughes and Scott Yappen for a candid conversation that dives deep into the world of on-site power solutions, cutting-edge energy technology, and the evolving landscape of data center infrastructure.

Wärtsilä, a powerhouse in the energy sector, steps into the spotlight as Sean and Scott share their journey of leading the charge for utility-scale natural gas engines that are reshaping the way data centers manage their energy needs.

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Today, host Kirk Offel is joined by Sean Hughes and Scott Yappen for a candid conversation that dives deep into the world of on-site power solutions, cutting-edge energy technology, and the evolving landscape of data center infrastructure.

Wärtsilä, a powerhouse in the energy sector, steps into the spotlight as Sean and Scott share their journey of leading the charge for utility-scale natural gas engines that are reshaping the way data centers manage their energy needs.

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Welcome back to DCR! In this episode, recorded live at the 10th annual DCAC in Austin, Texas, host Jesse Sargent sits down with Scott Cochran from Rosendin Electric and Joshua Bibb from Cumulus Digital Systems to dig into the future of data centers, the changing landscape of electrical contracting, and the innovations powering today’s hyper-scale builds.

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