Data Center Revolution

Boom or Bubble? The Real Estate and Energy Behind AI with Curt Holcomb

Kirk Offel sits down with Curt Holcomb, Vice Chairman of JLL’s Data Center Solutions group, for a wide-angle look at how the industry grew from one-rack data closets and

The Hidden Infrastructure Powering AI with Tom Currier

AI does not run on chips alone. It depends on the electrical infrastructure, manufacturing capacity and skilled workforce required to turn megawatts into compute.In this

Building the AI Revolution: Why America Needs More Electricians with Justin Tinoco

Justin Tinoco entered construction without a clear career plan, moving from drywall and framing into an IBEW electrical apprenticeship. Twenty-nine years later, he is the

Data Centers, Energy & the Future of Rural Texas with Commissioner Wayne Christian

Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian joins Kirk Offel for a wide-ranging conversation about the infrastructure required to support America’s accelerating demand fo

Rewiring the Data Center: Drew Baglino on Power, Scale, and the AI Boom

In this episode of Data Center Revolution, Kirk Offel sits down with Drew Baglino, founder and CEO of Heron Power and an 18-year Tesla engineering veteran, to examine the

Data Centers vs. Public Perception | DC Blox CTO Jeff Wabik on Nashville, AI & Community Trust

Data centers have become a convenient scapegoat for rising power costs and decades of underinvestment in America’s energy infrastructure. But are they creating the proble

Do Data Centers Really Raise Your Electric Bill? The Truth About AI Power Demand & The Grid

In this episode, we sit down with Gary Oppedahl, EVP of Data Center Partners for the Sun Company, for an in-depth and candid conversation about the evolving role of data

Can Texas Handle the AI Boom? Senator Bob Hall Weighs In

Texas is rapidly becoming the epicenter of AI infrastructure and data center development, but how do we balance innovation with energy reliability, water conservation, an

Ep 147: The AI Infrastructure Workforce Crisis with Greg Genung - Part 2

In Part 2 of this conversation on the Data Center Revolution Podcast, Kirk Offel and Greg Genung dive deeper into the intersection of AI, workforce development, data cent

Ep 147: Why Data Centers Will Rebuild the Middle Class with Greg Genung - Part 1

In this episode of the Data Center Revolution Podcast, host Kirk Offel sits down with Greg Genung, CEO & Founder of Snowfire AI, for a deep conversation on AI, data cente

Ep 146: Fighting Cancer and Inspiring the Data Center Industry with Ralph Rodriguez

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Kirk welcomes Ralph Rodriguez—Chief Evangelist at Legend Energy Advisors and proudly known as the "energy ninja"—to share both his

Ep 145: Jesse Sargent’s Journey: From Army Infantry to Leading Data Center Workforce

In today’s episode, Kirk Offel and Jesse Sargent, share their journeys from humble beginnings—military service and hands-on trades—into leadership within one of the faste

Ep 144: Emmet Penney on Nuclear Power and Data Centers: Charting the Future of American Innovation

Welcome to another episode of DCR, where we dive deep into the biggest questions shaping the future of technology, power, and society. In today’s conversation, Kirk Offel

Ep 143: Demystifying Data Centers with Dan Crosby: Energy, AI, and the Future Workforce

Welcome to another episode of Data Center Revolution! Today, host Kirk Offel sits down with Dan Crosby, founder and CEO of Legend Energy Advisors, to tackle some of the b

Ep 142: Army-Navy Game Special Edition with Kirk Offel, Mike Sarraille, Jesse Sargent, & Joe Pinzon

In this special episode, Kirk Offel sits down with Jesse Sargent, Mike Sarraille, and Joe Pinzon against the lively backdrop of the Army-Navy football game. Army - Navy

Ep 141: Inside the Data Center Gold Rush: Natural Gas, Water, and Power Solutions with Gauri Potdar

In today’s conversation, host Kirk Offel sits down with Gauri Potdar, the dynamic co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of GPC Infrastructure. Gauri shares her fascinat

Ep 140: Infrastructure Masons, Industry Trends, and the Future of AI: Dean Nelson Unpacks the Boom

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 infr

Ep 139: Power, Talent, and Innovation: A Deep Dive with Bill Winsininski on Data Centers

In today’s episode of DCR, where we sit down with Bill Winsininski, the dynamic CEO of CWC Consulting and a proud Navy veteran. Hosted by Kirk Offel, with returning guest

Ep 138: Agility, Scale, and AI: The Montera Team’s Vision for Next-Gen Data Centers

Today, host Kirk Offel sits down with Craig Pennington, CTO of Montera Infrastructure, and Joe Walsh, Montera’s Chief Delivery Officer, for an energetic, candid conversat

Ep 137: Redefining Energy: Wärtsilä’s Role in Utility-Scale Power for Modern Data Centers

Today, host Kirk Offel is joined by Sean Hughes and Scott Yappen for a candid conversation that dives deep into the world of on-site power solutions, cutting-edge energy