Data Center World 2025
Investor Forum: Session 2: Finding Your Market Entry Point
Peter Smith (Vice President of Development, RPower)
Gene Alessandrini (Senior Vice President of Energy & Location Strategy, CyrusOne)
Rich DiClaudio (President and CEO, Energy Innovation Center Institute Inc)
Uri Soroka (Co-Founder & COO, Apolo)
Location: Room 201
Date: Tuesday, April 15
Time: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
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Session Type: Investor Forum
Vault Recording: TBD
Discover how investment levels shape opportunities in data center markets, taking into account the nuances associated with data center types, operations, use cases, economics, and realistic timelines for construction, deployment, and investment horizons. This session provides a comprehensive roadmap to determine the best entry points based on available capital, offering actionable insights for investments ranging from under $10M to $100M+.
Takeaway
1. Identify ideal market entry points based on capital size and investment horizons.
2. Explore opportunities across software, infrastructure, and hyperscale markets.
3. Learn to evaluate ROI potential for different data center types and use cases.
4. Understand the risks, rewards, and economic realities of varying investment levels.
5. Gain insights into the timelines and operational considerations tied to construction and deployment.