Powering the Future: Michael Tobin, OBE, on Innovation, AI, and Sustainability

In this remarkable episode, Michael Tobin, OBE, shares his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey from revolutionizing data centers to his current philanthropic and sustainability endeavors. Michael and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach unpack the growing energy demands driven by AI, innovative solutions for sustainable data centers, and the ethical dilemmas posed by advancements in AI technology. Full of valuable insights on leadership, social responsibility, and the future of innovation, this conversation provides inspiration and perspective for anyone interested in the evolving role of technology and sustainability in our world.

About Michael Tobin: Michael is currently the founder and Executive Chairman at Tobin Ventures Ltd, and holds multiple NED and Chairman roles with progressive businesses in the data center and technology industries. Michael is the former CEO of Telecity, where he built the business from £6M market cap to a £2.6bn business, and was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth for his ‘Services to the Digital Economy.’

About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.

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