Another Half Billion in Storage Capital and the 1st C-Suite Head of AI in the Industry

Has the self-storage market finally found its bottom? I am your host, Thaddeus Campbell, and in this episode of Storage Unlocked, I break down Public Storage's latest $500 million capital raise and what it signals for their aggressive 2026 expansion plans . I also explore a pivotal moment in industry history: 10 Federal hiring a Chief AI Officer out of Nvidia to build a foundation for the next era of storage operations . In this episode, I cover: The Development pullback: I am joined by Austin McLeod to discuss why rising rates and slow movement have finally throttled the ground-up development frenzy . Institutional Aggression: How REITs have raised over $1.7 billion recently for the specific purpose of devouring market share . Foundational AI: Why Christopher Taylor and Andrew Kapranos believe the "bolt-on" tech strategy is destined for failure . Community & Faith: Jane Sauls shares an inspirational story of resilience and faith-driven leadership. Tune in for the news and data you need to stay ahead of the massive consolidation currently reshaping our asset class. Connect with Thaddeus: [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ This episode was brought to you by: https://pbbrown.com/