Episode #80
Min Suh on AI Data Centers, Canada’s Opportunity, and the Future of Infrastructure | Ep. 80
In this episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, returning guest Min Suh, co-founder and CEO of Mousterian, returns to talk about the rapidly evolving world of AI and data centers. This time, Min talks about what a data center actually is, the different types of facilities being developed, and why power, connectivity, cooling, and tenants are more important than the land itself. He shares details on Mousterian’s first 100-megawatt pilot project in Texas and its partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries. Min talks about the challenges and opportunities surrounding data center development in Canada, including power availability, permitting, grid connections, and why Canada’s clean energy and cooler climate could make it an attractive location for AI infrastructure. He also explains the evolution of data center cooling and Mousterian’s approach to water-efficient, water-adjacent facilities. The conversation also explores the economics of data centers, including tenants, co-location, leases, and operations, as well as how AI is transforming productivity and the role Canada could play in the global AI buildout.
