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. Follow Dean and iMasons: www.linkedin.com/in/deannelson/ [email protected] www.iMasons.org www.iMasons.org/publications socialaccord.org

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.

CEO of Cato Digital and Founder of Infrastructure Masons, Dean Nelson joins the revolution and recounts his experience of the evolution of our industry starting with the .Com boom.