Applied Digital Investor Day: Building the Future

Richard Nottenburg of Applied Digital’s Board of Directors highlights the importance of communicating the company’s vision and potential to stakeholders. He reassures that Applied’s ambitious goals are matched by their proven track record of delivery, particularly in infrastructure development for computing needs. With nearly 500 megawatts of power contracting on the horizon, Nottenburg emphasizes the company’s exciting future and the critical role of its dedicated team in realizing these large-scale opportunities.

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