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with Dean Nelson (Cato Digital; Infrastructure Masons) , Liz Cruz (Accelsius) , Bill Kleyman (Switch) , Rob Coyle (Open Compute Project) , Kirk Offel

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.

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with Dean Nelson (Cato Digital; Infrastructure Masons) , Liz Cruz (Accelsius) , Bill Kleyman (Switch) , Rob Coyle (Open Compute Project) , Kirk Offel

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.

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.

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 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.