Mark Bjornsgaard from Deep Green Technologies discusses the evolving landscape of the data center industry, emphasizing its multifaceted nature that encompasses energy trading, ESG impact, and real estate.
He advises early career professionals to embrace a multidisciplinary approach, as the industry involves not only real estate but also software and energy generation.
Bjornsgaard highlights the importance of questioning established norms and being open to new ideas, suggesting that young professionals' ignorance can be an asset.
He stresses the need for entrepreneurs to adapt and innovate, as the world is changing rapidly, and traditional education may not prepare individuals for the dynamic demands of the digital infrastructure sector.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #40 Mark Bjornsgaard, Founder and CEO of Deep Green Technologies | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Action Items
- Explore opportunities in the data center industry, particularly in client-facing roles.
- Encourage young people to ask "dumb" questions and challenge industry orthodoxies.
- Recognize that the world of work is changing rapidly, and most people need to be entrepreneurs to adapt.
Outline
Advice for Early Career Professionals in Digital Infrastructure
- Highlights the transformative impact of Deep Green Technologies on various sectors, including operators, technology companies, and facility companies.
- Joshua Feinberg asks Mark Bjornsgaard for advice for early career professionals interested in client-facing roles in digital infrastructure but not in technical roles.
- Mark Bjornsgaard emphasizes the importance of understanding multiple aspects of the industry, including energy trading, ESG impact, and energy generation.
- Mark Bjornsgaard discusses the evolution of data centers from being utilized 10% of the time to nearly 99% due to advancements in software layers and protocols.
- Mark Bjornsgaard advises young professionals to question established orthodoxies and not to respect authority blindly, as their ignorance can be a superpower.
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