Endeavour: Inspired Infrastructure

Beyond the Grid

Technology EN ↓ 5 episodes

Hosted by Beth Rattner of Endeavour, Beyond the Grid is a podcast dedicated to reimagining the critical infrastructure that powers our rapidly changing digital world. As exponential AI growth pushes conventional power grids and finite resources to their limits, we sit down with the bold thinkers, engineers, and leaders building the solutions of tomorrow. From multi-gigawatt data centers and waterless cooling to decentralized energy hubs and digital twins, each episode cuts through the noise to explore how we can build resilient, community-first ecosystems. If you are ready to ask what’s next,...

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Endeavour: Inspired Infrastructure

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Underwater Knife Fighting & Multi-Gigawatt Data Centers 04.05.2026 42:00

What do underwater knife fights and data center build outs have in common? In this episode of Beyond the Grid, Beth Rattner sits down with Endeavour’s own James Feasey to find out. As the lead for strategic sales and go-to-market strategy for AI infrastructure, James brings a unique perspective to the tech world. Drawing on his time as a British commando officer, he shares how the ability to rapid...

Beyond the Grid: Underwater Knife Fighting and Multi-Gigawatt Data Centers[TEASER] 04.05.2026 0:45

What does being a British commando officer have to do with AI infrastructure? In this quick look at Episode 6 of Beyond the Grid , Endeavour's James Feasey gives host Beth Rattner a glimpse into the fast-paced world of AI scaling laws and the rise of multi-gigawatt data centers. Tune in to the full episode to learn how waterless cooling , decentralized energy hubs , and community master-planning ...

A New Vision for Data Centers and Grid Interconnects 05.01.2026 31:19

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 th...

Exploring How Data is Transforming Critical Infrastructure 20.11.2025 21:21

How do you build a digital twin of massive infrastructure, and why does it ultimately rely on old-fashioned human connection? Episode Summary: Host Beth Rattner explores the intersection of data intelligence and global infrastructure with Jonathan Rodriguez and Evan Metzner from Endeavour's EdgedIQ. They unpack exactly what a digital twin is, how IoT monitors performance and runs critical simulati...

Rethinking the 'Grid' 24.04.2025 11:36

Can data centers actually support and stabilize the electric grid instead of just draining it? Episode Summary: In the debut episode of Beyond the Grid , host Beth Rattner sits down with Chris Ellis, CEO of Edged Infrastructure and a pioneer in microgrids. They rethink the traditional relationship between data centers and the electric grid, discussing how strategic shifts and decentralization can...