Welcome to Capstone Talent Talks. The podcast where we dive into all things talent in the real estate and construction world.
We explore how people got to where they are in their careers, who and what's influenced them along the way and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead in today's world.
Series one takes a closer look at the Data Centre sector. Speaking to the people shaping one of the fastest growing and most in demand areas of our industry.
So whether you're building teams or building your career, you're in the right place!
In this episode of Talent Talks, Sarah Davenport and Oli Coote sit down with Venessa Moffat, Managing Director of the Data Centre Alliance, to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience and her unique perspective as both an industry leader and local councillor, Venessa unpacks the critical role of power, planning, policy, and people in supporting the next wave of data centre growth. From AI-driven demand and hyperscale evolution to talent shortages, diversity, and the need for joined-up thinking, this is an insightful conversation about what it will take for the industry to thrive in the years ahead.
6 Jul 2026
With Jack Winfield
In this episode, Annabel Drew speaks to Jack Winfield, aUK-trained quantity surveyor who has made the move from the UK to the US to work on a major data centre project in Columbus, Ohio. Jack shares what that transition really looks like, the differences between the UK and US markets, and how taking that leap can accelerate your career.
23 Jun 2026
With Lynsey Partlow
In this episode of Talent Talks, Sarah Davenport and Oli Coote sit down with Lynsey Partlow, Service Director at AVK and one of the Top 100 Women in Data Centres for 2025. Lynsey shares her fascinating journey from an 18-year tenure at a major corporate to leading the "speedboat" operations of a high-growth power solutions specialist. We dive deep into the heart of critical environments, exploring what it actually takes to keep data centres running and how AVK is solving global power constraints through innovative microgrids and battery storage.
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