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.

Wes Cummins, CEO of Applied Digital, discusses their journey from Bitcoin mining to data center provider, strategic site selection for power efficiency, and meeting market demand. They dive into their growth, team formation, GPU deployment, and challenges in securing power sources for data centers.