The Visionary Behind Kevin O'Leary's Ambitious Data Center Plans

The Industrial Real Estate Podcast

Kyle Reiling, the Executive Director of the Greenview Industrial Gateway, will be quick to point to the numerous people who played important roles in Kevin O'Leary's announcement to building the world's largest data center. And there was surely a bit of good luck involved as well. But as modest as Kyle is, he has been the driving force behind getting an expansive land parcel assembled (which is unique to North America). Or as Kyle himself says, this is the only site like it anywhere in the world. In this interview we talked about the challenges getting it to this stage as well as how they've solved some of the major problems involved with data centers, including adequate power, water and internet. I was skeptical this plan would go forward prior to speaking with Kyle, now I'm convinced this will go forward (only time will tell if it's done by O'Leary or another entity altogether). Let me know your thoughts after you watch and see if it's changed your mind at all (either in favor or against it happening!) About Kyle: Kyle’s economic development experience spans 25 years, with a central focus on industrial growth. His comprehensive knowledge of industrial developments in Alberta was a key factor in this move. Specifically, his past roles and activities include Manager of Industrial Development for Strathcona County, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism at Sturgeon County, Manager of Transportation and Logistics for the City of Calgary, Vice President of Landrex Developments and Director of Industrial Development at WSP. During his time at the municipal level, Kyle worked on business expansion and attraction projects, including Shell Scotford, Aux Sable, North West Redwater Partnership, and the IPPl Petrochemical Complex. Previous committee experience includes terms representing the combined Alberta Industrial Heartland Association and Province of Alberta Linear Infrastructure Corridor Committee. Kyle was also a Member of the Provincial-led Chemical Cluster Strategy Team working with the AIHA and the Province of Alberta. Connect with Kyle: LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kyle-reiling-0755b71ba Greenview Industrial Gateway: https://greenviewindustrial.ca/ Read more: https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/media-release-ai-data-centre-gig/ https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/media-release-wonder-valley-project-a-regional-triumph-in-collaboration-and-economic-growth/# https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tri-Municipal-Industrial-Partnership-ASP_21-867_Active.pdf -- 🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths 🚩 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialize?sub_confirmation=1 📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Community: https://industrialize.com/membership