E131 The Fifth Court - Kirk Offel, Mission-critical infrastructure expert; US Navy vet turned AI-ready datacentre CEO

E131 The Fifth Court Co-host of the Fifth Court, Peter Leonard, BL, met with Kirk Offel at the Dublin Tech Summit, promoter of the 5th Industrial Revolution.

'Data centres are the most important things to be manufactured in the world'. That's Kirk's view and that's just the beginning of this terrific chat about all things AI and Data Centres. Kirk is not your typical tech CEO. From a military family, a former US Navy submariner, nuclear-trained engineer, cancer survivor, and now founder of Overwatch Mission Critical, he brings a mix of discipline, resilience, and purpose to the fast-changing world of digital infrastructure. His company designs and delivers the data centres that make the cloud, AI, and mission-critical systems possible — what he likes to call “the sky for the cloud.” You'll also learn everything you ever wondered about life in a submarine under the ocean...though some of what he's done he can't talk about.

Before that, Peter and Mark Tottenham, BL, examine notable recent court decisions featured on Decisis.ie including: A 'Proceeds of Crime' case and whether it should be reopened with new material comes to light? A case full of energy, including a windfarm, a hydrogen plant and turf-cutting. Another planning case, this one regarding an old paint factory that was being used to house migrants. It turned out to be a moot case.

Whether you're in practice or just passionate about the law, this episode is a must-listen for its clarity, depth, and practical relevance. Sponsored by Charltons Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners – family law with a collaborative approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.