Entrepreneurs discuss AI infrastructure and logistics leadership

Damir Špoljarič, through the Gi21 group, is planning to invest nearly four billion euros into the construction of AI data centers across Europe. He notes that while demand for computing power is rising, the industry faces challenges including electricity shortages, complex construction permitting processes, and banking concerns regarding a potential AI bubble. Špoljarič highlights that land value for these facilities is increasingly determined by electricity availability.

In the logistics sector, Jan Bednář is returning to a leadership role at ShipMonk following the departure of co-founder Kevin Sides. Bednář is focusing on integrating artificial intelligence to drive company strategy, utilizing autonomous agents for task management, reporting, and data analysis. He anticipates a significant market shift where AI agents will eventually conduct consumer purchasing, citing McKinsey estimates of a trillion-dollar market opportunity.