Welcome to the first episode of Interconnected, a podcast about the hidden systems powering innovation. Hosts Shaniel Lafayette, Glenn Dekhayser, and Kyle Hilgendorf introduce themselves and explore the megatrends shaping the digital future. From the rise of agentic AI to the infrastructure challenges behind today’s creator economy, the conversation offers expert perspective on what is changing, and what it will take to keep up.

In this episode:

- What agentic AI is and how it builds on generative models

- Why data sovereignty is becoming a global priority

- How creators are driving new infrastructure demands

- What it takes to scale for real-time, global innovation

Meet the Hosts:

Shaniel Lafayette, Solution Strategy Lead at Equinix | LinkedIn

Glenn Dekhayser, Global Principal Technologist at Equinix | LinkedIn

Kyle Hilgendorf, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at Equinix | LinkedIn

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