In this episode of The Bear Roars, Dan sits down with Charles Meyers—Executive Chairman and former CEO of Equinix—for a sweeping conversation on leadership, digital infrastructure, and the next wave of technological transformation.
Charles reflects on his early days helping stabilize Level 3 during the telecom crash, sharing firsthand insights into the chaos of the dot-com bust and the resilience required to rebuild momentum. He walks through his transition to Equinix and how the company evolved from a struggling data center operator into a global powerhouse by focusing on interconnection, ecosystem strategy, and disciplined capital allocation. 
They explore the rise of the data center industry, unpacking how competition, private capital, and hyperscaler demand have reshaped the landscape—and why today’s AI boom is driving an unprecedented surge in infrastructure investment. Charles offers a candid look at power constraints, energy strategy, and the real challenges behind scaling the physical backbone of AI.
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