The Man Who Built Tomorrow's Internet Almost Destroyed Himself

The Man Who Built Tomorrow's Internet Almost Destroyed Himself

In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Ken Cox, entrepreneur, technologist, data center founder, and AI infrastructure expert, for a powerful conversation about artificial intelligence, data centers, digital privacy, entrepreneurship, addiction recovery, and the future of technology. Ken Cox shares his story of growing up through hardship, dealing with dyslexia, autism, addiction, alcoholism, juvenile detention, homelessness, and personal struggle, before finding his path through business, technology, and entrepreneurship. Long before AI became the biggest trend in the world, Ken was already building in the world of data centers, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, software, and digital systems. Ross and Ken break down why AI is changing everything, why data centers are becoming one of the most important industries in the world, and why people who refuse to adapt to artificial intelligence may already be falling behind. Ken explains how AI is impacting jobs, business, education, privacy, productivity, and the way companies will operate in the future. This episode also dives into the darker side of technology, including digital privacy, data ownership, surveillance, online security, and how much personal information people give away without realizing it. Ken shares his perspective on how entrepreneurs, workers, and business owners can prepare for a future where AI, automation, and data infrastructure become impossible to ignore. If you’re interested in AI, data centers, artificial intelligence jobs, digital privacy, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, addiction recovery, personal transformation, and the future of work, this episode delivers a raw and important conversation with someone who lived through struggle and built his way into the center of the technology revolution. In This Episode, You’ll Learn How Ken Cox went from hardship, addiction, and homelessness to building in tech Why data centers are the backbone of the AI revolution How artificial intelligence is already changing jobs and businesses Why people who refuse to adapt to AI may get left behind How digital privacy and data ownership affect everyone Why cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure matter more than ever How dyslexia, autism, and adversity shaped Ken’s mindset What entrepreneurs need to understand about AI and automation Why the future of work will be built around technology, data, and execution About Ken Cox Ken Cox is an entrepreneur and technology leader with experience in data centers, digital infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, AI, and business development. His story combines personal transformation with deep insight into the systems powering the future of technology. About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert who sits down with business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, doctors, survivors, and innovators to explore success, struggle, wealth, transformation, and the stories behind high-level achievement. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Ross https://buy.stripe.com/6oUfZggxt25Bc5Ld8L5Vu05 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Ken Cox On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_kencox/ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Ken Cox on AI, Data Centers and Personal Transformation 08:30 — Building Data Centers Before the AI Boom 17:00 — Nvidia, AMD, Micron and AI Infrastructure Investing 25:30 — The AOL Deal, Software Mistakes and Business Lessons 34:00 — The Coming Data Center Overbuild Opportunity 42:30 — Addiction, Alcoholism and Hitting Rock Bottom 51:00 — AI Jobs, Robots and the Future of Work 59:30 — Digital Privacy, Data Ownership and AI Surveillance

Elon Musk's $55 Billion Gamble Explained | Why He Bypassed Nvidia

In this solo episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down why Elon Musk is reportedly spending $55 billion on AI chips, semiconductor infrastructure, and Terra Fab — and why even Nvidia may not be enough to satisfy the future demand for artificial intelligence. Ross explains how the AI boom is no longer just about software, chatbots, or apps. The real battle is happening underneath the surface in AI chips, semiconductors, data centers, energy, cloud infrastructure, and computing power. As companies race to build the future of artificial intelligence, the demand for advanced chips and AI infrastructure may become one of the biggest wealth creation opportunities of the next decade. This episode dives into Elon Musk’s growing AI strategy, including how Tesla, xAI, SpaceX, Neuralink, and future AI platforms may require massive computing power to compete. Ross also explains why Nvidia remains one of the most important companies in the world, but why the next phase of AI may require new chip supply, new fabs, and new infrastructure beyond what currently exists. If you’re interested in Elon Musk, Nvidia, AI chips, semiconductor stocks, artificial intelligence investing, Tesla, xAI, Terra Fab, data centers, AI infrastructure, and the future of wealth creation, this episode gives you Ross Mandell’s direct breakdown of where the money may be moving next. In This Episode, Ross Covers: Why Elon Musk is making a $55 billion AI chip bet Why Nvidia may not be enough for future AI demand How Terra Fab fits into the AI infrastructure race Why semiconductors are becoming the backbone of artificial intelligence How data centers, power, chips, and computing capacity drive AI growth Why Tesla, xAI, SpaceX, and Neuralink may need massive AI infrastructure How the AI boom could create the next wave of billionaires Why investors should understand the companies behind the AI supply chain How Wall Street may follow capital into chips, fabs, and AI infrastructure About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who shares real-world insight on investing, IPOs, private markets, capital raising, Wall Street psychology, entrepreneurship, technology, AI, and wealth building. Chapters 00:00 — Elon Musk’s $55 Billion AI Chip Bet 02:24 — Nvidia, AI Chips and the New Gold Rush 04:32 — Terra Fab, Tesla, xAI and Semiconductor Demand 06:45 — AI Infrastructure, Data Centers and the Future of Wealth 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Ross https://buy.stripe.com/6oUfZggxt25Bc5Ld8L5Vu05?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnxRx1EmzfjY5M-XijtQTKTX8IVLKJbOOxPZxs5bZebOHjjTuG7oSeZSWYxVo_aem_RdNgFqO-KzlaRQ0u0wecEA 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/

The Next NVIDIA? These 5 AI Companies Are Next

In this solo episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down the next major wave of wealth creation: private AI companies and the race to find the next generation of AI billionaires before the public market catches up. Ross explains why the biggest money in artificial intelligence may not be made after companies go public — but before the IPO, when early investors, founders, institutions, venture capital firms, and private market insiders gain access to companies long before retail investors can buy shares. This episode dives into the AI companies Wall Street is watching, the rise of private market investing, and why the next wealth transfer may already be happening inside artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, automation, software, robotics, and machine learning. Ross also breaks down how investors should think about pre-IPO investing, private placements, AI startups, capital formation, venture capital, and the companies that could dominate the next decade of technology. If you’re interested in AI stocks, artificial intelligence investing, private AI companies, pre-IPO investing, venture capital, IPO opportunities, Wall Street strategy, and how billionaires are created before the public knows the story, this episode gives you Ross Mandell’s direct take on what investors should be watching now. In This Episode, Ross Covers: Why the next billionaires may come from private AI companies How Wall Street identifies major AI opportunities before the public Why the biggest money is often made before the IPO How private placements and pre-IPO investing work Why AI could create one of the largest wealth transfers in history What investors should understand about AI startups and venture capital How institutional investors position themselves early Why retail investors often get access too late The connection between artificial intelligence, software, automation, and data infrastructure How capital formation creates massive wealth before companies go public About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who shares real-world insight on investing, IPOs, private placements, capital raising, Wall Street psychology, entrepreneurship, wealth building, financial freedom, and stock market strategy. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/

The $1.75 Trillion Question: Is SpaceX's IPO a Trap?

In this solo episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down what could become the biggest IPO in history: the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO. Ross explains why SpaceX is not just a rocket company. With Starlink, satellite internet, government contracts, reusable rockets, defense applications, and global infrastructure, SpaceX has become one of the most important private companies in the world. As Wall Street prepares for a potential public offering, Ross breaks down what investors need to understand before the hype begins. This episode goes beyond simply asking whether investors should buy SpaceX stock. Ross explains how professional investors think about massive IPOs, why institutional money flow matters, and why the smartest trade may not be buying SpaceX immediately — but watching where Wall Street moves money before and after the IPO. Ross also discusses how a potential $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation could impact the stock market, index funds, liquidity, capital rotation, volume, and investor psychology. He explains why major IPOs can force institutions to sell other positions, rebalance portfolios, and create opportunities across the market. If you’re interested in SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk, Starlink, stock market investing, IPO investing, Wall Street strategy, institutional money flow, private companies going public, and how to invest around major market events, this episode gives you Ross Mandell’s direct breakdown of what to watch. In This Episode, Ross Covers: Why the SpaceX IPO could be the biggest IPO in history How SpaceX could reach a $1.75 trillion valuation Why SpaceX is more than rockets How Starlink changes the investment story Why institutional money flow matters before major IPOs How Wall Street may rotate capital to buy SpaceX Why the smartest SpaceX trade may not be buying SpaceX immediately How index funds and major institutions could impact demand What volume and price action reveal before major market moves How investors should think about IPO hype, liquidity, and timing About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who shares real-world insight on investing, IPOs, capital raising, private markets, Wall Street psychology, stock market strategy, entrepreneurship, and wealth building. Chapters 00:00 — SpaceX IPO: The Biggest IPO in History 02:20 — The Smartest SpaceX Trade Isn’t Buying SpaceX 04:45 — How Wall Street Institutions Trade Major IPOs 07:35 — SpaceX Index Fund Demand and Forced Buying 09:55 — How to Read SpaceX Stock After the IPO 12:25 — Why Patience Matters After the SpaceX IPO 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/

Elon Musk's Path to Becoming History's First Trillionaire

In this solo episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down why Elon Musk could become the first trillionaire in history and what entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders can learn from the way Elon builds companies, disrupts industries, and creates massive wealth. Ross explains why Elon Musk is not just a billionaire entrepreneur — he is one of the most disruptive business minds of all time. From PayPal to Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, Neuralink, and beyond, Elon has repeatedly entered industries that most people believed were impossible to change and completely reshaped them. This episode dives into how Elon Musk built more than companies — he built entire industries. Ross discusses how Tesla changed the future of electric vehicles, how SpaceX transformed rockets and space exploration, how Starlink is changing global internet access, and how Neuralink could impact the future of technology, health, and human performance. Ross also explains the mindset behind Elon’s success: risk-taking, vision, capital formation, execution, innovation, resilience, and the willingness to bet everything on the future. This is not just a conversation about Elon Musk’s net worth — it’s about how wealth is created when someone sees the future before everyone else. If you’re interested in Elon Musk, Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, Neuralink, entrepreneurship, investing, wealth building, business strategy, innovation, and how the world’s richest people create massive value, this episode gives you Ross Mandell’s take on why Elon may be on his way to becoming the world’s first trillionaire. In This Episode, Ross Covers: Why Elon Musk could become the first trillionaire How Elon built and scaled companies like Tesla, SpaceX, PayPal, Starlink, and Neuralink Why Elon Musk is one of the most disruptive entrepreneurs in history How Tesla changed the electric vehicle market Why SpaceX transformed rockets, satellites, and space exploration How Starlink could reshape global internet access Why Neuralink could become one of Elon’s most important companies What investors can learn from Elon’s long-term vision How entrepreneurs create wealth by disrupting entire industries Why risk, execution, innovation, and capital formation separate elite founders from everyone else About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who shares real-world insight on investing, capital raising, entrepreneurship, IPOs, private markets, business strategy, wealth building, financial freedom, and Wall Street psychology. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Elon Musk: The First Trillionaire? 02:15 — How PayPal Set the Stage for Elon’s Empire 04:30 — Risking Everything on Tesla, SpaceX & SolarCity 06:45 — Tesla, SpaceX & the Power of Relentless Execution 09:00 — Starlink, Neuralink & Building the Future