The Man Who Built Tomorrow's Internet Almost Destroyed Himself

In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Ken Cox, entrepreneur, technologist, data center founder, and AI infrastructure expert, for a powerful conversation about artificial intelligence, data centers, digital privacy, entrepreneurship, addiction recovery, and the future of technology. Ken Cox shares his story of growing up through hardship, dealing with dyslexia, autism, addiction, alcoholism, juvenile detention, homelessness, and personal struggle, before finding his path through business, technology, and entrepreneurship. Long before AI became the biggest trend in the world, Ken was already building in the world of data centers, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, software, and digital systems. Ross and Ken break down why AI is changing everything, why data centers are becoming one of the most important industries in the world, and why people who refuse to adapt to artificial intelligence may already be falling behind. Ken explains how AI is impacting jobs, business, education, privacy, productivity, and the way companies will operate in the future. This episode also dives into the darker side of technology, including digital privacy, data ownership, surveillance, online security, and how much personal information people give away without realizing it. Ken shares his perspective on how entrepreneurs, workers, and business owners can prepare for a future where AI, automation, and data infrastructure become impossible to ignore. If you’re interested in AI, data centers, artificial intelligence jobs, digital privacy, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, addiction recovery, personal transformation, and the future of work, this episode delivers a raw and important conversation with someone who lived through struggle and built his way into the center of the technology revolution. In This Episode, You’ll Learn How Ken Cox went from hardship, addiction, and homelessness to building in tech Why data centers are the backbone of the AI revolution How artificial intelligence is already changing jobs and businesses Why people who refuse to adapt to AI may get left behind How digital privacy and data ownership affect everyone Why cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure matter more than ever How dyslexia, autism, and adversity shaped Ken’s mindset What entrepreneurs need to understand about AI and automation Why the future of work will be built around technology, data, and execution About Ken Cox Ken Cox is an entrepreneur and technology leader with experience in data centers, digital infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, AI, and business development. His story combines personal transformation with deep insight into the systems powering the future of technology. About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert who sits down with business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, doctors, survivors, and innovators to explore success, struggle, wealth, transformation, and the stories behind high-level achievement. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Ross https://buy.stripe.com/6oUfZggxt25Bc5Ld8L5Vu05 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Ken Cox On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_kencox/ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Ken Cox on AI, Data Centers and Personal Transformation 08:30 — Building Data Centers Before the AI Boom 17:00 — Nvidia, AMD, Micron and AI Infrastructure Investing 25:30 — The AOL Deal, Software Mistakes and Business Lessons 34:00 — The Coming Data Center Overbuild Opportunity 42:30 — Addiction, Alcoholism and Hitting Rock Bottom 51:00 — AI Jobs, Robots and the Future of Work 59:30 — Digital Privacy, Data Ownership and AI Surveillance