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

Check out Great State Hat here!

greatstatehat.com

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