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Brant Bernet Discusses His Career and The Future of Data Centers
In this episode of The C-Suite Show, Conrad interviews Brant Bernet, a veteran in the commercial real estate sector with extensive expertise in the data center market. Brant shares his bold prediction that Texas will become the largest data center market in the world due to its pro-business environment and resource availability. The conversation delves into Brant's upbringing, his career progress from various roles in real estate to his passion for data centers, and significant influences along the way. They discuss the rapid evolution of data center requirements, the importance of power sustainability, and the transformative impact of data center projects in regions like South Dallas. In addition to professional insights, Brant shares personal stories, including his musical family background, notable people in his career, impactful books, favorite musicians, and advice for young professionals. He also touches on his philanthropic efforts, particularly through the Salesmanship Club and charitable involvement with the Rise School.
Timestamps:
00:00 Texas: The Future Data Center Capital
00:24 Challenges in the Data Center Industry
01:21 Introduction to Brant Bernet
02:29 Brant Bernet's Upbringing and Family Background
11:50 Early Career and Entry into Real Estate
15:17 The Rise of Data Centers
15:58 The Formation of Rack House
20:50 The Data Center Market Boom
28:19 Power Challenges and Solutions
32:34 The Future of Power Generation
34:12 South Dallas: A New Development Frontier
35:55 Future of Infrastructure Development
36:34 Wealth Generation and Land Ownership
37:24 Hyperscalers and Data Center Evolution
37:50 Changing Requirements in Data Centers
39:02 Impact of Power Demand on Data Centers
42:53 Emerging Data Center Markets
45:30 Influential Figures in Real Estate
48:58 Advice for Young Professionals
51:23 The C-Suite Closers: Quickfire Questions
01:04:55 Charity Work and Giving Back
Find Brant on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brant-bernet-2104942/
Check out Brant's Favorite Charities Here:
Rise School of Dallas: https://ymcadallas.org/ashford-rise-school-dallas
Salesmanship Club: https://scdallas.org/
Find Brant's Favorite Book Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Old-Man-Sea-Ernest-Hemingway/dp/0684801221
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greatstatehat.com
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