Wes Cummins, the dynamic founder and CEO of Applied Digital, shares his journey from a potato farm in Idaho to leading innovations in AI infrastructure. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from Bitcoin mining to data centers tailored for AI workloads. Wes highlights the advantages of establishing operations in smaller towns, creating sustainable local economies. He also delves into the evolving demands of data centers and the significance of community-focused growth, painting an exciting picture of the future of tech and infrastructure.
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The $10 Hunting Dog
Wes bought a cheap, untrained black lab for $10.
It became the best pheasant hunting dog he ever had, outperforming expensive, trained dogs.
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Early Tech Exposure
Wes's mom sent him to computer camp in the mid-80s, sparking his early interest in technology.
His parents later bought an expensive Apple computer, further fueling his passion.
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Tech Industry Shifts
The early internet focused on infrastructure, leading to companies like Cisco's rise.
Later, the focus shifted to software, with hardware becoming commoditized.
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Join Kirk and Wes as they delve into the remarkable journey of Wes Cummins, the visionary founder and CEO of Applied Digital. Wes recounts his evolution from a childhood spent on a family potato farm in Southern Idaho to spearheading innovations in next-generation digital infrastructure. He discusses his early fascination with technology, which guided him from academics and athletics to a career in finance and tech. The conversation highlights Wes’s pivot from Bitcoin mining to building high-performance data centers for AI workloads, especially in North America. Wes emphasizes the advantages of operating in smaller towns, like those in North Dakota, where Applied Digital contributes to local economies and creates high-paying jobs. As they explore the critical role of infrastructure in the evolving tech landscape, Wes paints a picture of a future where Applied Digital plays a key role in the global AI race, underscoring the importance of sustainable, community-focused innovation.
Join Kirk and Wes as they delve into the remarkable journey of Wes Cummins, the visionary founder and CEO of Applied Digital. Wes recounts his evolution from a childhood spent on a family potato farm in Southern Idaho to spearheading innovations in next-generation digital infrastructure. He discusses his early fascination with technology, which guided him from academics and athletics to a career in finance and tech. The conversation highlights Wes’s pivot from Bitcoin mining to building high-performance data centers for AI workloads, especially in North America. Wes emphasizes the advantages of operating in smaller towns, like those in North Dakota, where Applied Digital contributes to local economies and creates high-paying jobs. As they explore the critical role of infrastructure in the evolving tech landscape, Wes paints a picture of a future where Applied Digital plays a key role in the global AI race, underscoring the importance of sustainable, community-focused innovation.
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