The Data Center Frontier Show Flexential CEO Ryan Mallory Discusses Power, AI, and Bending the Physics Curve
Nov 18, 2025
In an engaging conversation, Ryan Mallory, the newly appointed CEO of Flexential and an industry veteran, shares his vision for the future of data centers. He outlines a clear three-stage framework for the booming AI infrastructure, emphasizing the role of interconnection. Mallory discusses Flexential's innovative modular power strategy and its efforts to ensure sustainable energy practices. His bold vision includes 'bending the physics curve' using geospatial energy solutions, paving the way for advanced AI capabilities and next-gen data centers.
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Coordinated Leadership Transition
- Ryan describes a coordinated leadership transition with Chris Downie and ongoing collaboration between them.
- He says the transition was planned and leaves him energized to build on their wholesale, multi-tenant focus.
Inference Edge Is The Strategic Sweet Spot
- Flexential positions itself at the 'inference edge' where enterprise CPU workloads meet AI GPU clusters.
- Ryan Mallory says this integrated edge is the company's strategic sweet spot for agentic AI adoption.
Build In 36–72 MW Chunks
- Do build modular 36–72 MW facilities to avoid overburdening local grids and win utility support.
- Offer to pay for reasonable distribution upgrades and design around existing substations to ease community reception.