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Not Your Father’s Data Center

Compass Datacenters
Data Centers
Nvidia
Generac
Dynamic Response Power System
Imasons Climate Accord
Nuclear Energy
Niable
Lithium-Ion Battery
Nuclear Power
Aolo Atomics
Megawatt In a Rack
University Of Cambridge
Open Compute Label / Carbon Disclosure Label
Solar Energy

Hosted by Compass Chief Customer Officer, Raymond Hawkins, Not Your Father’s Data Center doesn’t only talk about data centers, but anything and everything of interest in our industry.

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In this episode, Raymond Hawkins, Chief Revenue Officer at Compass Datacenters, sits down with Matt Loszak, co-founder and CEO of Aalo Atomics. Matt Loszak shares his personal journey from growing up with severe asthma in Ontario—an experience that i... more

In this episode, host Raymond Hawkins, Chief Customer Officer at Compass Datacenters, sits down with Miranda Gardiner, leader of the iMasons Climate Accord. Miranda Gardiner brings a rich international background—having lived and worked across Iowa, ... more

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In this episode, Raymond Hawkins, host of Not Your Father's Datacenter, sits down with Dr Sai Shivareddy, CEO and founder of Niable. Dr Shivareddy shares his fascinating journey from India, through his academic pursuits in physics and nanomaterials a... more

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The video is an episode of "Not Your Father's Data Center" hosted by Raymond Hawkins, who is joined by David Liot, CEO and founder of Data Center Hawk, and the company's global leadership team at the PTC conference in Hawaii. Data Center Hawk is a su... more

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Matt Loszak
Co-founder and CEO of Aolo Atomics
Aolo Atomics
Episode: Revolutionizing Data Centers with Nuclear Solutions
Miranda Gardiner
Representative from the iMasons Climate Accord
iMasons Climate Accord
Episode: Decarbonizing Digital Infrastructure for Sustainable Data Centers
Sai Shivareddy
CEO and founder of Niable
Niable
Episode: Dynamic Power Solutions for the Future of Energy Storage
David Liggett
CEO and founder of Data Center Hawk
Data Center Hawk
Episode: Live From PTC ’26 | Data Center Trends with datacenterHawk
David Saunders
Regional Director, EMEA
Data Center Hawk
Episode: Live From PTC ’26 | Data Center Trends with datacenterHawk
Ed Soja
Head of North America business
Data Center Hawk
Episode: Live From PTC ’26 | Data Center Trends with datacenterHawk
Steve Sassay
Head of Latin America operation
Data Center Hawk
Episode: Live From PTC ’26 | Data Center Trends with datacenterHawk
Daddy Escandar
APAC lead
Data Center Hawk
Episode: Live From PTC ’26 | Data Center Trends with datacenterHawk
Brad Meissner
Director of Product Management at Generac
Generac
Episode: Beyond Generators – Building Energy Ecosystems for Tomorrow

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Raymond Hawkins
Host of Not Your Father's Data Center; Chief Customer Officer at Compass Data Center / Compass

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Great Listen!

    I really enjoy this podcast. The guests always bring great market insights. The host does a great job of speaking to the guests personal and professional background, while also getting their thoughts on current market events. Really enjoy the active discussion on the future of the data center industry that happens in each episode. Definitely a niche listen, but anyone in the data center space will find a lot of value in this podcast.

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Insightful breakdowns of complex energy and infrastructure topics.
Niche but extremely valuable for data-center professionals.
Discussions mix technical depth with practical industry trends.
Guests bring strong market context and real-world examples.

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NVIDIA's Role in AI, Energy, and the Data Center Evolution
Q: Where do you see the role of nuclear power and other baseload options in future data centers?
Nuclear energy, especially small modular reactors, could provide reliable baseline power for large, remote data centers, with AI and advanced simulations helping to optimize deployment, licensing, and safety.
NVIDIA's Role in AI, Energy, and the Data Center Evolution
Q: From a Nvidia energy perspective, how do you see the balance between more compute and energy demand evolving?
AI workloads are becoming more efficient per unit of power, and overall output (quality and quantity of results) rises as data centers scale. This drives demand, but also pushes innovations in energy management, grid integration, and renewables to keep costs in check.
Beyond Generators – Building Energy Ecosystems for Tomorrow
Q: Can you explain the end-to-end solution and how it relates to monitoring and telecom experience?
Generac offers an end-to-end turnkey approach from initial quotes through project management and field support, with monitored and managed service options for telecom customers and a built-in, cloud-enabled monitoring capability via Beeps Electronics and Blue Pillar that can interface with customer systems for data center needs.
Beyond Generators – Building Energy Ecosystems for Tomorrow
Q: How big is the residential business compared to industrial, and what is the overall enterprise size?
The consumer/power division remains the largest part of the business, making up just under two-thirds, while industrial is still sizable at roughly one-third; the overall enterprise is a little over $4 billion in revenue.
Beyond Generators – Building Energy Ecosystems for Tomorrow
Q: Tell us what in the world is going on at Generac.
Generac is expanding from traditional standby generators into larger, mission-critical data center power solutions, with a focus on faster lead times, a broader energy ecosystem, and robust service capabilities, supported by strategic acquisitions and new engine partnerships.

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This show covers the intersection of data centers, energy, and technology, with interviews from founders, executives, and researchers exploring how power, sustainability, and AI are reshaping the industry. Episodes blend deep technical discussions (nuclear, storage, grid stability) with real-world deployment insights, regional market dynamics, and strategic partnerships that influence capacity, reliability, and environmental impact. The tone is pragmatic and future-facing, often weighing fast deployment against grid realities, policy, and supply-chain constraints. Notable strengths include a strong roster of technology-forward guests and concrete industry context that helps listeners assess opportunities in decarbonization, energy ecosystem... more

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