The executives behind AI’s trillion-dollar infrastructure buildout

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As companies race to build the infrastructure behind AI, the pressure is spreading far beyond model development. Our recent reporting revealed how startups are emerging to manage the accounting chaos behind multi-billion-dollar AI data center projects, while investors are pouring money into ambitious new bets like orbital data centers powered by solar energy in space.

Our new Talent Tracker, The Executives Leading the AI Data Center Race, highlights 16 leaders emerging as some of the industry’s most important operators—from executives securing gigawatts of power to veterans overseeing massive infrastructure buildouts.

This exclusive Talent Tracker features 16 executives shaping the future of AI infrastructure, including:

• Executives securing gigawatts of power for AI data centers
• Free agents who could be top candidates for firms looking to bolster their data center ranks
• Seasoned veterans and rising stars scaling infrastructure at unprecedented speed

Why this matters:

• Follow the power: See who is controlling the infrastructure behind AI’s expansion.
• Understand the bottlenecks: Data centers, energy and chips are shaping what’s possible in AI.
• Anticipate the next moves: Leadership shifts in infrastructure often signal where capital and strategy are headed next.

The AI arms race is being fought in server farms and power grids as much as in research labs. Knowing who’s running that race gives you an edge. Subscribe to The Information Pro today for $999 $749 and save 25% on the first year to access the full list.

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