About this episode
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka welcomes back Brian Eichman, Vice President of Business Development and Solution Architecture at CoreSite, to explore the revolutionary concept of "AI inference zones." From CoreSite's billion-dollar milestone to the shift from AI training to monetization, Brian breaks down how proximity, ecosystem partnerships, and hybrid infrastructure are reshaping the future of enterprise AI deployment.Brian introduces the critical concept of inference zones—strategic locations where AI models transition from training to real-world application and monetization. Using his signature analogy-driven approach, he explains how AI is moving from the "college phase" of learning to the "big city phase" of making money, requiring new infrastructure approaches that prioritize proximity to users and low-latency connectivity.Want to learn how to build an infrastructure that can handle the next wave of AI? Tune in now.What you will learn:The concept of AI inference zones and why they're crucial for AI monetizationHow proximity and low-latency connectivity are becoming critical infrastructure requirementsWhy comprehensive, ecosystem-based infrastructure strategies outperform siloed approachesThe industries leading AI inference adoption: financial services, gaming, and social mediaHow to future-proof infrastructure decisions in an AI-driven worldWhy the current AI hype cycle mirrors previous technology waves and what to expectStrategic frameworks for evaluating data center, cloud, and network decisions holisticallyThe cultural shift happening in how we value human output versus hours workedBrian Eichman is the Vice President of Business Development and Solution Architecture at CoreSite, one of the leading colocation providers in the U.S. With over 13 years at CoreSite, Brian has transitioned from engineering to product development and now focuses on corporate strategy, ensuring CoreSite remains competitive in the rapidly evolving data center landscape. Under his leadership, CoreSite has achieved a major milestone, growing from $150 million in annual revenue when he started in 2012 to breaking the billion-dollar revenue mark. Brian is also a dedicated community volunteer with organizations like Junior Achievement and serves as a soccer coach, bringing the same collaborative and mentoring approach to his professional leadership. Episode Highlights:[06:39] Introducing AI Inference Zones: The Future of AI MonetizationBrian introduces the groundbreaking concept of inference zones—strategic geographic locations where AI models transition from training to real-world application and revenue generation. These zones represent key markets wit
