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.

Kirk is joined with Rob Daly, President of Overwatch Construction, to talk about Rob's journey up through the ranks and how that first-hand experience informed his leadership skills.

This is part 2 of the roundtable discussion between Kirk and Dean Nelson (Cato), Bill Kleyman (Neu.ro), Liz Cruz (Accelsius), and Rob Coyle (Open Compute Project). The group delves into advanced cooling methods, power distribution, standardization challenges, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce as they explore the need for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a strategic approach to innovation to navigate the evolving landscape of technology infrastructure.

Kirk is joined by Dean Nelson (Cato), Bill Kleyman (Neu.ro), Liz Cruz (Accelsius), and Rob Coyle (Open Compute Project) in a roundtable discussion into the critical intersections of technology, energy, and infrastructure challenges in the data center industry. Covering topics such as the role of nuclear power, the impact of digitization on energy demands, and the need for collaborative solutions, the conversation highlights the industry's collective efforts to address evolving complexities and foster innovation.

Looking back at the most insightful and engaging moments from 2023. From a Medal of Honor recipient to the incoming challenges and opportunities of AI, take a trip down memory lane with Kirk and his guests.

Kirk continues the conversation with Jen Reininger, Senior Development Manager at Yondr, on her journey with The Human Reset, breaking free from linear thinking and embracing a more abstract approach to personal and professional growth.

Kirk is joined by Jen Reininger, Senior Development Manager at Yondr, who has taken on the transformative challenge of The Human Reset. Jen shares her personal journey of self-improvement, reflects on the challenges and triumphs of being a single parent in survival mode, and discusses how discipline and self-care lead to remarkable changes in both her professional and personal life.

Kirk is joined once again by Pete DiSanto, President of Operations at Enchanted Rock, to discuss his post-naval career, joining the Enchanted Rock team, and giving your all in all you do.

Kirk is joined by Pete DiSanto, President of Operations at Enchanted Rock, to discuss his childhood, his naval experience, and choosing a career in engineering.

Jesse Sargent, President of Delivery at Overwatch, is a few weeks in to his journey through The Human Reset and discusses some of the nitty gritty details of the experience and what it takes to get through it.

We catch up with Kirk and Jesse Sargent, President of Delivery at Overwatch, as Jesse is a few weeks in to his journey through The Human Reset, discussing what he has been experiencing both physically and emotionally in his quest for self-improvement.

Part two picks up with Kirk sitting down with Jesse Sargent, President of Delivery at Overwatch, to continue the discussion about taking on The Human Reset, inspiration, goals, and what he is already learning about himself.

Kirk sits down with Jesse Sargent, President of Delivery at Overwatch, to talk to him about taking on The Human Reset, who and what have inspired him, and what he hopes to achieve through this journey.

In honor of Veterans Day, Kirk is joined by his fellow military veterans from Overwatch to share some stories from their time in service and to appeal to businesses to hire more veterans.

Kirk is joined by his team at Overwatch in a roundtable discussion on how they are working to redefine the industry culture.

Kirk is joined by his team at Overwatch in a roundtable discussion on how the industry is changing and exciting develeopments on the horizon.

Kirk is joined again by Rob Coyle and Dirk Van Slyke of the Open Compute Project to focus on the significant and growing impact of AI on data center demand and the need for a balanced approach to our increasing reliance on technology.

Kirk sits down with Rob Coyle and Dirk Van Slyke of the Open Compute Project to discuss the origins of the OCP and what they are doing to drive change in the future.

Alejandro Cantu Sepulveda (COO at Layer 9) & Freddy Padilla (Engineering Director at Page) join guest host Anthony Garcia (President of Hyperscale at Overwatch) to discuss their data center careers and the growth and opportunity happening in Latin America.