What happens when the power grid fails, and how can data centers actually be the solution?

Episode Summary: Host Beth Rattner sits down live in Austin, TX (fueled by local BBQ) with Wes Short, Endeavour’s Senior Director of Infrastructure Projects and resident "MacGyver." They do a deep dive into grid stability, the realities of exponential AI growth, and why Wes believes data centers should be the heart of thriving, resilient communities.

In this episode, we cover:

• Grid Stability & The Spain Blackout: Lessons learned from recent grid failures and the massive infrastructure challenges that keep Wes up at night.
• Smart Automation & TurboCell: How AI and systems like Endeavour's TurboCell are paving the way for smarter, more resilient grids.
• Data Centers as Community Hubs: A bold new vision for infrastructure that integrates farms, greenhouses, and renewable fuels into the data center ecosystem.
• The AI Bubble & Beyond: Wes's take on the current AI landscape, mapping the big picture, and what you should actually do when you "lose your power poles."

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About the Podcast: Beyond the Grid is a podcast for bold thinkers reimagining infrastructure, energy, and the future of our shared systems. Hosted by Beth Rattner, Senior Director at Endeavour Impact, each episode explores what’s next, what’s possible, and who is bold enough to make it happen.