Best Bill Meeks Podcasts (2024)

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Cong. Eric Sorensen On His Most Memorable First Term Accomplishment and Why He Should be Re-Elected 29:00

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Congressman Eric Sorensen, representing Illinois' 17 district, talksabout his major accomplishments in the House of Representatives, hisdiscussions with area farmers on the climate issue, the Farm Bill, andmore.By Robin Johnson

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Episode 207: Buddy Rizer; Rewriting the Data Center Playbook: Innovation, Sushi & Community Tango 48:38

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Buddy Rizer: LinkedIn Loudon County Economic Development Authority Buddy Rizer is the Executive Director of the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, the 2021 Economic Development Organization of the Year. During his tenure, Rizer and his team have attracted more than $50 billion in new commercial investment and more than 50 thousand n…

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New Book Offers Definitive, Balanced Biography of Ronald Reagan 29:00

5d ago29:00

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Max Boot, author of Reagan: His Life and Legend, discusses Reagan'sstrengths and shortcomings in this book including how his upbringing inour listening area shaped his life and career.By Robin Johnson

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Episode 206: Bill Kleyman; AI Powerhouses, Data Center Evolution, and Bravery in a Shifting Industry 1:05:58

6d ago1:05:58

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In this episode, I sit down with Bill Kleyman, CEO of Apolo, to discuss the rapid evolution of the data center industry and the impact of AI on design and operations. We explore how AI-driven platforms are changing the game with higher-density racks, liquid cooling, and managed services for enterprise customers. Bill shares insights on the market's…

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New Book Explores the 'Pride Paradox' That Turned Descendants of FDR Democrats into Trump Republicans 29:00

12d ago29:00

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Arlie Russell Hochschild talks about her new book, Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the RightBy Robin Johnson

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Episode 205; Jon Trout, AI, Bridging Willing to Able, Building Peanut Butter Sandwiches 1:12:17

14d ago1:12:17

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In this episode of The QTS Experience, David McCall is joined by Jon Trout, CEO of Chekhub and an expert in data center operations and workflow. They delve into the transformative potential of AI for workforce enablement, exploring how AI can be used to build efficient processes and procedures, convert raw data into actionable insights, and ultimat…

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McGraw on the Farm Bill: Food Security is National Security 29:00

19d ago29:00

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Judge Joe McGraw, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois' 17th District, talks about border security, jobs and the American Dream, US-China relations, abortion, ethics reform, the Farm Bill and much more.By Robin Johnson

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Bohannan: "Getting Farm Bill Passed Is Job One" 29:00

1M ago29:00

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Christina Bohannan, Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa's 1st congressional district, talks about the economy, immigration, trade, education, abortion, debt and much more.By Robin Johnson

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Episode 204: Mark Gusakov; The Human Side of Data Centers; Building Community, Fostering Wellness: 1:16:02

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In this episode of The QTS Experience, David McCall sits down with Mark Gusakov, Chief Certification Officer at the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), to discuss the challenges and opportunities in attracting and retaining talent in the data center industry. They explore Mark’s journey, the importance of mental health and wellness in the w…

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Miller-Meeks: “National Debt is a National Security Threat” 29:00

1M ago29:00

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Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican from Iowa’s 1st District, talks about inflation, border security, national debt, the Farm Bill, abortion, veteran’s issues, China, and much more.By Robin Johnson

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In the Face of Growing ‘Greenlash,’ Author Discusses Political Strategies and Outcomes of Clean Energy Transition 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Alez Gazmararian, co-author of Uncertain Future: How to Unlock the Climate Impasse, talks about the politics of the decline of coal.By Robin Johnson

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Rubashkin of Inside Elections: Expect a Close Presidential Race With the Winner Decided in Seven Battleground States 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Jacob Rubashkin, deputy editor of Inside Elections, a nonpartisan political newsletter, talks about the 2024 presidential election, key issues and voter groups that will decide the election, and the battle for control of the US House including a focus on two local races in Iowa and Illinois.By Robin Johnson

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Episode 203; Brian Jabeck; The Power Dilemma, Workforce Enablement, Community, Nuclear Energy 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

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Bridging the Gap: This week Brian Jabeck joins me to discuss the critical energy challenges facing data centers and the power grid. They explore the transition from traditional energy to nuclear, the 500-hour peak load dilemma, onsite power generation, and whether too much technology poses risks. They also discuss the future of legacy data centers,…

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State Rep. Gregg Johnson Touts First-term Accomplishments 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Illinois State Representative Gregg Johnson (D-72) from Rock Island County discusses his first term in Springfield, economic development, infrastructure, schools, mental health issues and ‘turning down the heat’ of our partisan divide.By Robin Johnson

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Episode 202; David Liggitt, Datacenter Hawk, Emerging Datacenter Markets, Self Generation, Changing Datacenter Landscape 52:07

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Datacenter Hawk on Data Centers: Lately, most conversations about Data Center construction have centered around AI Data Centers. David Liggitt, CEO of Datacenter Haw, says Enterprise and traditional Hyperscale growth is tremendous too. David joins me this week to discuss this and other key topics public utility growth and investment, emerging data …

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Labor Day Special: A New Book on Work With History, Culture, Poetry, and Quotes by Adam Smith, Karl Marx and…Homer Simpson?! 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Labor Day Special: A New Book on Work With History, Culture, Poetry, and Quotes by Adam Smith, Karl Marx and…Homer Simpson?!By Robin Johnson

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Book Explores Devastating Impact of Meat Industry Consolidation on Rural America 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Chris Leonard, former agribusiness reporter for the Associated Press, discusses his book, The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America’s Food Business.By Robin Johnson

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New Upjohn Research Showing Which Economic Development Strategies Work Best 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Tim Bartik, senior economist at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, talks about distressed communities, employment trends in Rock Island and Scott CountiesBy Robin Johnson

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Episode 201; Geoff Bland, Lifecycle Power, Microgrids, Dispatchable Power, AI Workloads, Data Centers 1:14:56

3M ago1:14:56

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Powering the AI Industrial Revolution: Geoff Bland, an industry veteran from Lifecycle Power, shares his unique insights on the evolving energy landscape, from navigating the turbulent waters of investment and regulation to harnessing AI's potential. We'll explore the challenges and opportunities in a world where Self Generation, dispatchable power…

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A Previous, Overlooked Period of American History Featuring War, Violence, Repression That Threatened US Democracy 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Author Adam Hochschild discusses his book American Midnight: The Great War, A Violent Peace, and Democracy’s Forgotten Crisis.By Robin Johnson

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A Lot of People Get Mad at Me, But Not Many Tell Me I’m Wrong 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Chris Jones, author of The Swine Republic: Struggles With the Truth About Agriculture and Water Quality,”By Robin Johnson

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Episode 200; Gautham Gnanajothi, Frost & Sullivan, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Centers, Sustainability, Infrastructure, Optimization 1:08:35

3M ago1:08:35

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The AI-Powered Data Center: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Digital World. oday, we're delving into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on the data center industry with Gautham Gnanajothi, a senior industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan. We'll discuss the staggering growth of the data center market, the increasing influence of …

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New Book Provides Important Insights on Key Group That Could Decide November Elections: Latino Voters 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Mike Madrid, a political consultant who has worked for both political parties and co-founded the Lincoln Project, discusses his book, The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy.By Robin Johnson

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New Report Captures Economic Renewal in Left Behind Counties, But Challenges Remain 29:00

4M ago29:00

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Kenan Fikri, Director of Research for the Economic Innovation Group, talks about a new report, “Economic Renaissance or Fleeting Recovery? Left-Behind Counties See Boom in Jobs and Businesses Amid Widening Divides.”By Robin Johnson

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Episode 199; Allen Meeks Data Centers, Fiber Networks, Legacy Infrastructure, AI, Innovation 1:02:45

4M ago1:02:45

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The Backbone of the Digital Age: Rethinking Legacy Networks for the AI Era Today, we're exploring the challenges and opportunities facing legacy networks as we enter the age of AI. Joining me is Allen Meeks, CEO of Moxie Networks, who brings over a decade of experience in tackling the complexities of long-haul and metro fiber networks. We'll delve …

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Sen. Cournoyer on the State of Iowa Schools 29:00

4M ago29:00

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State Sen. Chris Cournoyer, Vice-chair of the Senate Education Committee, (R-35) talks about K-12 school issuesBy Robin Johnson

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How Washington Really Works….It’s Worse Than You Think 29:00

4M ago29:00

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Brody Mullins, co-author of The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government, talks about the development of the modern lobbying industryBy Robin Johnson

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State Senator Mike Halpin: Two Biggest Benefits of Budget Are K-12 School Funding and Child Tax Credit 29:00

4M ago29:00

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State Senator Mike Halpin (D) from the 36th District discusses the Illinois legislative sessionBy Robin Johnson

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Sen. Jochum Take on Iowa Legislative Session: “More Cruel Towards Children Who Are Different, the Poor, the Middle Class” 29:00

4M ago29:00

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Sen. Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque) discusses the recently concluded Iowa legislative session.By Robin Johnson

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Episode 198; Tony Grayson; Networking, AI, Data Centers, Edge Computing, Infrastructure 46:42

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Networking in the AI Era: Are We Ready for the Data Tsunami? Today, we're diving into the critical world of networking with Tony Grayson, a former Navy commander and current data center expert. We'll discuss how networks are the backbone of the digital age, the challenges of keeping up with the demands of AI, and the innovative solutions on the hor…

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Episode 197; Patton Lochridge; Shannon’s Limit, Fiber Scarcity, The New Deployment model, Future of Fiber 1:09:38

5M ago1:09:38

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Calling all data center aficionados! Is your fiber optic knowledge up to speed? Join me as I talk fiber with Patton Lochridge, CCO at Bandwidth IG. We explore the wild ride of fiber deployment, from historical limitations to the mind-blowing growth we're seeing today. Dive deep into emerging innovations like hollow core fiber and grapple with head …

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Episode 196; Carlos Francisco; Current Threat Landscape, Data Center, Physical Security, Ninjas 1:04:52

6M ago1:04:52

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Ever wonder what goes into keeping your data safe in the real world? Join me as I chat with physical security specialist Carlos Francisco, as we delve into the ever-evolving world of data center protection, exploring everything from the right security mix to calculating risk versus reward. Tune in and learn how to build a fortress for your valuable…

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Episode 195; Chris Menier; AI Hallucination, Localization, Data Sovereignty, AI Disruption 54:23

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The Digital Economy provides incredible opportunities to expand into new marketplaces. When we don’t speak the same language we often talk past each other or worse, offend, when trying to communicate. This week I’m joined by Chris Menier, CEO of Transifex. Chris explains the complexities of localization and translation in the digital age, distingui…

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Episode 194, David Meadows; Immersion and Direct to Chip Cooling, Sustainability, Regulation 1:03:12

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David Meadows, Director of Technology at STULZ, USA, gets into the details of liquid cooling and the evolving sustainability landscape of data centers. We chat about community, regulations, and what the future holds. Let's talk cooling solutions on the next QTS Experience.By Dave McCall

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Episode 193: Rebecca Weekly; AI Hype Cycles, Open Compute, Hardware Innovation, Data Sovereignty 1:00:55

7M ago1:00:55

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Generative AI is everywhere, but how will it change our world? Rebecca Weekly, with over 20 years of building the internet, has a front-row seat to the collision of AI, infrastructure, and data. She'll dissect the hype, uncover the real-world applications, and explore how the internet itself will adapt. Get ready for a fascinating and practical dis…

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Episode 192; Sarah Keller; Innovation Curve, AI, Uber, Augmenting Humans, Ethics 1:13:45

7M ago1:13:45

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With all the discussion around AI – we’re tempted to believe it “just showed up”, but that isn’t true. Some organizations have been in the Vanguard of AI tool creation and implementation for years. Uber is one of those organizations. This week we are joined by Sarah Keller, Head of Technology Sourcing and Supply Chain at Uber. Sarah brings great in…

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Made in Ghana insults that don’t hurt anymore Eg. Gelaway 🇬🇭 6:26

8M ago6:26

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Save on your utilities with compare and connect partnership 27:51

8M ago27:51

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The Room Xchange is proud to present a new partnership with compare and connect enabling you to save money on your utilities. About this episode In this episode of The Room Xchange podcast, Ludwina Dautovic talks with Neil Saligrama, the founder and CEO of compare and connect. They discuss how the company is revolutionising the Australian and New Z…

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Episode 191; Intuitive Construction, AI, Doxel, Trade Flow, Data Center. 1:00:26

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According to my next guest, over 40% of construction time and effort is rework, that is, you have to “redo” something that was already built during a construction project. The loss in time and impact on cost are incredible. Saurabh Ladha is the CEO of Doxel. Saurabh explains how he integrates AI with established processes in his mission to build fa…

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Episode 190 Melissa Olson: Smart Infrastructure, Liquid Cooling, Future Engineering 53:54

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We need to rethink how we move cooling throughout the data center. According to Mellissa Olsen, we can’t deliver future loads in the same way as we have in the past – it breaks too many things. Join us for the conversation, on the next QTS ExperienceBy Dave McCall

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Afia Barcelona gives Dwomoh funeral crying tutorials 15:35

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Episode 189: Dave Bell: Microgrids, Power, Sustainability, Data Center 1:11:10

9M ago1:11:10

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Humanity's current demand for power is unprecedented, yet constructing new power plants and navigating bureaucratic transmission hurdles is a slow, challenging process. Dave Bell offers insightful alternatives that not only address these challenges but also benefit the planet. Tune in for this enlightening discussion on the next QTS Experience.…

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Episode 188; Darwesh Singh: Ray Tracing, GPU, Data Center 1:02:50

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming the entire world, but its success hinges on its hardware foundation. The GPU, AI's powerhouse, is potent yet costly and energy-intensive. This week, I'm joined by Darwesh Singh, CEO of Bolt Graphics, who proposes a groundbreaking solution to reshape AI hardware access and efficiency. Tune in for this insightf…

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Episode 187; Kamaljeet Sanghera, PhD: Data Center, Higher Education, Future Talent 34:44

10M ago34:44

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The single biggest supply chain issue for digital infrastructure is talent. Attracting and educating future Data Center folks isn’t easy, and that’s where George Mason University steps in. They’re in the vanguard tackling the education gaps that exist in the Data Center community. This week I’m joined by Dr. Kamaljeet Sanghera, PhD, Executive Direc…

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Episode 186; Sam Prudhomme: Data Center Site Selection 57:56

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Data Center markets are usually referred to as “Tiers”. For example Northern, VA would be considered tier 1. This week I am joined by Sam Prudhomme, President at Accelevation, LLC's Data Center Business Unit. Sam helps us understand Data Center market tiers, and if this is still relevant in the new era of Data Center Growth. Sam Prudhomme: https://…

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Episode 185; Dan Flores: Learning Lessons from our past to protect our future. 1:09:14

11M ago1:09:14

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This week I am joined by American Historian and Author Dan Flores. Dan shares stories and experiences from his latest book: “Wild New World”. With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence and other future tech, knowing our past enables us to guide our future. Dan Flores: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Flores Wild New World: https://www.amazon.co…

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What’s Your Passion 19: Bill Meeks 41:13

11M ago41:13

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On this episode I interview producer of both The Fakest and the new animated series Everly Heights, Bill Meeks! We talk about how he got into his creative persuits, where his project The Fakist came from, then we talk about his new project, Everly Heights. Nominated Charity: https://supporters.eff.org/donate/join-eff-4 Bills Youtube: https://www.yo…

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Episode 184; Mike Netzer: Predicting the unpredictable world of Data Center Growth 1:05:14

11M ago1:05:14

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his week I’m joined by Mike Netzer VP Sales at Data Center Hawk. Mike helps us understand the changing trends and inflection points in the most dynamic industry on earth. Mike Netzer https://www.linkedin.com/in/netzer/ Datacenter Hawk: https://datacenterhawk.com/By Dave McCall

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Episode 183; Alan Howard: Small Modular Reactors, Data Centers, Sustainability 1:22:59

11M ago1:22:59

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This week I’m joined by Alan Howard a Principal Analyst, Cloud & Data Center Research Practice at Omdia. Alan and I discussed the developing conversation about the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) as part of a future Data Center energy grid. Alan Howard https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-howard-8718612/ Nuclear Regulatory Commission https://…

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HelpPay: The New Era of Collaborative Bill Payments with Rowan Wilde 28:38

12M ago28:38

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Ever wished there was a simpler way to manage and share expenses? Today, we're having an enlightening discussion with Rowan Wilde, co-founder of HelpPay. It's a social impact payments platform that's making it easier to shoulder bills together. Rowan shares how HelpPay lets you create a link for others to chip in on expenses and speaks candidly abo…

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