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 childhoods, their Hispanic heritage, and how they discovered their path to the data center world.

Kirk continues his conversation with Jen Reininger, Senior Development Manager at Yondr, discussing exciting developments at Yonder, raising strong confident women, and what lies ahead.

Jen Reininger, Senior Development Manager at Yondr joins Kirk to discuss growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, her path towards the data center world, and finding that work life balance.

We join back up with Overwatch CFO Sam Persico and Overwatch CSO Joe Pinzon as they get into the controversial topics of why Chicago pizza is the best and what makes Chicago hotdogs so special, and a call to the veteran community to consider joining the data center field.

Overwatch CFO Sam Persico and Overwatch CSO Joe Pinzon sit down together to reminisce on their time growing up in Chicago

Kirk is joined by former Marine sniper and Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, who discusses his journey from military service to becoming an entrepreneur and founder of "The Dash," promoting healthy living, purposeful lives, and emphasizing the importance of actions over judgments and unity over differences.

Kirk is joined by former Marine sniper and Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, who reflects on his time serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, his team's engagement with the enemy that led to difficult choices and tragic outcomes, and eventually reaching a point of reflection and gratitude towards those who guided his path.

Kirk and guests Todd and Rebecca Frey discuss the challenges faced by military spouses, the importance of supporting them in their careers, and the initiatives taken by companies like Equinix to provide opportunities and resources for military spouses' professional growth.

Kirk sits down with Todd Frey, Talent Acquisition at Equinix, to discuss his career, providing opportunities for transitioning service members, and his commitment to giving military service members experience and support in their transition to civilian careers.

Kirk is joined by the co-founders of Nomad Futurist, Nabeel Mahmood and Philip Koblence, discussing their backgrounds, how they met, and their motivation to demystify technology and share industry stories to inspire and educate a younger generation about the data center industry.

Kirk and Kayla Remington, consultant at Mission Critical and Construction, lessons on the industry she has learned along the way, cultivating the best team dynamics, and how collaboration has helped her achieve success.

Kirk sits down with Kayla Remington, consultant at Mission Critical and Construction, to discuss her path to the industry, the importance of mentors and challenging situations, and the significance of honesty and trust in professional relationships.

Kirk and Justin Tinoco, Executive VP at Rosendin, further explore the rapid growth of the data industry, connecting with the upcoming labor force, and establishing a solid foundation to continue to grow this industry.

Justin Tinoco, friend of the show and Exec VP at Rosendin, joins Kirk to discuss with start in the data center industry, and the need for the industry to change direction to attract and retain skilled craftsmen.

Kirk chats with Data Center Industry Veterans Hadassa Lutz and Todd Smithabout honey harvesting, drawing inspiration from others, and building the future of the data center industry.

Kirk is joined by Hadassa Lutz and Todd Smith, Data Center Industry Veterans, about their journey into the data center industry, their move into consulting, and charting the growth of the data center industry in Latin America.

David Liggitt, Founder and CEO of datacenterHawk, joins Kirk to discuss the development of his business and his philosophy for success.

Kirk is joined by David Liggitt, Founder and CEO of datacenterHawk, to discuss playing football in his childhood, getting in the data center world right at the start of a new business surge, and finding his calling in the data center space.

Kirk and Lindsey Bruner, Chief Operating Officer of CleanArc Data Centers, sit down to talk about the mission of CleanArc to bring clean energy to the data center industry and the powerful role of women in driving that future.

Kirk is joined by Lindsey Bruner, Chief Operating Officer of CleanArc Data Centers, to discuss her childhood, pushing her limits at Mt. Kilimanjaro, and her journey from lawyer to a rising leader in the data center industry.

Kirk and Thomas McAndrew, Founder and CEO of Enchanted Rock, dive deep into dual-purpose microgrids, Thomas' commitment to the goal of zero carbon emissions, and where he sees things going in the future.

Kirk is joined by Thomas McAndrew, Founder and CEO of Enchanted Rock, to discuss his childhood, passion for rebuilding cars, his time in the U.S. Navy, and journey toward founding his company.

Kirk and his former Chief of the Boat (COB) from his time in the U.S. Navy, CMDCM Bruce Lee, USN, Ret., discuss leadership, perseverance, and the importance of the military family looking out for one another.

Kirk sits down with his former Chief of the Boat (COB) from his time in the U.S. Navy, CMDCM Bruce Lee, USN, Ret., to discuss Bruce's early life, naval career path, mentorship and how to draw out the best in yourself and those around you.

Carrie Goetz, author of Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers, and Kirk continue their discussion of spreading the word about the data center industry far and wide and how best to adapt to changes in the future.