In this episode of Beyond the Grid, host Beth Rattner chats with Jonathan Rodriguez, Head of Technology and Operations, and Evan Metzner, Global Development Lead, from Endeavour’s EdgedIQ about how digital twins and data intelligence are transforming how we build, operate, and power global infrastructure.
Together, they unpack what a digital twin is and how EdgedIQ uses them, powered by IoT, to monitor performance, run simulations, and keep critical infrastructure, like Edged data centers, running smoothly while proving out sustainability gains.
The conversation covers everything from urban planning and industrial symbiosis to virtual power plants and the future of AI-driven operations, along with a real-world example of how an IoT retrofit saved a Canadian bank millions in energy costs.
You’ll also hear how collaboration, creativity, and better data are helping teams create powerful new tools that “kill the spreadsheet” and solve business problems faster. If you’re curious about the people and ideas shaping sustainable digital infrastructure, this is your episode.
*No spreadsheets were harmed in the making of this podcast.
Beyond the Grid is a podcast for bold thinkers reimagining infrastructure, energy, and the future of our shared systems—hosted by Beth Rattner of Endeavour Impact.
