The people, the ecosystem, the press coverage, and the primer that grounds the DCYB thesis. Everything beyond the front page.
No jargon. No marketing fluff. If you are new to the industry, start here. Three things worth knowing before any conversation about digital infrastructure goes further.
Data centers, fiber, subsea cables, edge sites, power, and cooling. Everything that makes the digital world physical. When you stream a video or query a model, you are touching this layer.
A purpose-built facility packed with servers, switches, storage, power gear, and cooling. They house the compute behind every app, every model, every stream. AI is now the biggest customer they have ever had.
Data Center Youngbloods. The next generation entering the industry. The chrome mark fuses two ideas into one silhouette. A server rack up top. A group of people below. The infrastructure cannot run without the people who run it.
Every cloud workload, every model, every stream traces back to the same four layers — power, facility, network, and the people who run them. This is the system DCYB staffs.
Whether you're investing in the future, hiring talent, hosting the next generation, or stepping into the industry — there's a way to work together. Pick what fits and we'll build alongside you.
Operators-in-the-making, career switchers, and seasoned veterans. All welcome.
Universities, technical institutes, and labs co-designing programs and pathways.
Hyperscalers, colos, OEMs, energy and cooling partners shaping the pipeline together.
Brand alignment with the operators, engineers, and builders defining the AI-era stack.
The companies building the future, standing with the people who will run it.
IRL convenings, technical deep-dives, and operator-grade programming.
Cohorts and credentials calibrated to actual site, MEP, and ops realities.
Direct access to a vetted network of operators, technicians, controls and ops leaders.
Venture, growth, and strategic capital backing the talent layer of digital infrastructure.
Episode 63 of NEDAS Live!, hosted by Ilissa Miller — CEO of iMiller Public Relations — explores how a young leader is paving the way for new talent and greater inclusivity in the digital infrastructure sector. Available as a written feature and a podcast.
A long-form conversation on how Adams transitioned from college graduate to industry analyst, why he co-founded DCYB, and the mentorship gap he's working to close.
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In this episode, we explore what it really takes to build the next generation of talent in the digital infrastructure industry. Luke shares his journey from discovering data centers in college to launching a fast-growing community designed to make the industry more visible, accessible, and welcoming to young professionals — the gaps in education-to-career pathways, the power of mentorship, the misconceptions young people have about entering the field, and why curiosity, resilience, and real human connection are essential for the future of digital infrastructure.
Listen on NEDASDPGlobal Assets specializes in global digital infrastructure development, from ideation through operation. Adams shares what drew him in: the realization that data centers are the heart of the AI revolution and the backbone of the digital world.
“Data centers are the reason that ChatGPT exists, and they're the reason that AI will continue to skyrocket.”
Most industry events were filled with seasoned professionals, making young entrants feel out of place. DCYB makes digital-infrastructure careers visible, accessible, and welcoming — bridging the workforce gap and connecting newcomers with mentorship, certification pathways, and a peer community.
“We're building the community that I wish existed when I first started out.”
Young professionals often get discouraged by strict experience requirements. Adams urges them to be curious, proactive, and fearless in asking questions. Skills and knowledge can be gained on the job with the right attitude — DCYB is cultivating in-person events, virtual meetings, and access to supportive mentors.
As the network expands, the message centers on paying it forward. DCYB welcomes both seasoned professionals and emerging talent, with a booking portal for mentorship and a growing community through LinkedIn and direct outreach.
“Everything is learnable. Be proactive, get involved, and don't be afraid to reach out, no matter your background.”
Data Center Youngbloods (DCYB) is the community closing the workforce gap behind the AI-era digital infrastructure buildout. Founded in 2025 by Luke Adams and JohnPaul Adams, DCYB brings together the next generation of operators, engineers, and builders, and connects them directly to the hyperscalers, colocation operators, and partners shaping the industry. Based in the United States, active worldwide.
At #DataCloudUSA, Luke joined the #TalentInTech initiative — a hand-picked cohort of 15 young professionals learning directly from leaders at NVIDIA, Google, Microsoft, Vertiv, Oracle, Project Production Institute, and Nomad Futurist. The program builds lasting connections with peers and direct lines to the industry's senior operators.
Live at DataCloud USA 2025 with Dean Perrine on #JSATV. Luke shares what inspired him to enter digital infrastructure, why curiosity is the most important skill for young professionals, and his vision for a more sustainable, human-centered industry.
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