EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 17 MIN
From Hospitality to Tech: Matt Simpson's Journey
from Uplink: AI, Data Center, and Cloud Innovation Podcast · host Megaport
From cattle ranches to cloud networks, Matt Simpson’s journey into tech is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Uplink, Megaport’s EVP of Business Development and Global Channel shares how a coffee with founder Bevan Slattery led to 11 years of building a global network platform. Matt dives into Megaport’s early scrappy days, the bold expansion into Brazil, and why AI companies now choose data centers based on Megaport’s presence. A story of career pivots, global growth, and the future of digital infrastructure.--🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI—with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we dive into cutting-edge trends with top industry experts.👍 Follow the show, leave a rating, and tell us what you think. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/📺 Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/
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From cattle ranches to cloud networks, Matt Simpson’s journey into tech is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Uplink, Megaport’s EVP of Business Development and Global Channel shares how a coffee with founder Bevan Slattery led to 11 years of building a global network platform. Matt dives into Megaport’s early scrappy days, the bold expansion into Brazil, and why AI companies now choose data centers based on Megaport’s presence. A story of career pivots, global growth, and the future o...
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