Podcast
A dialogue about entrepreneurship, technology and the future of Germany as a business location.
As a guest on the Ronzheimer podcast, I discuss an alarming bottleneck: the lack of energy for the digital future. I explain why a company in Frankfurt has to wait up to ten years for new electricity, why Germany has become a negative example according to the Wall Street Journal, and what this means for AI, economic growth, and competitiveness. Evans explains why data centers are the backbone of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, why high electricity prices and slow permitting processes deter investors, and what policymakers and businesses urgently need to change now so that Germany doesn't fall behind.
WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT
How to start a company from your bedroom at 15 – and what goes wrong afterward. Why Germany risks falling behind in electricity, permits, and digital sovereignty. How I, as an investor, decide where capital flows. And why success for me also means responsibility, in Germany as well as in Ghana. In my podcasts, I talk about what I've experienced myself – not theory.
MY APPEARANCES
I've been a guest on many podcasts – from business and startup shows to economics and politics programs like Ronzheimer. There, I speak openly about my journey as an entrepreneur, the projects I'm currently working on, and what actually happens between a good idea and its implementation.
REQUEST TO BE A GUEST
Do you produce a podcast about entrepreneurship, technology, investments, or economic policy? I'd be happy to be a guest – remotely or in person. Contact me via the contact form.
Latest podcast episodes with Jerome
THE LATEST PODCAST EPISODE
Germany's invisible crisis.
As a guest on the Ronzheimer podcast, I discuss an alarming bottleneck: the lack of energy for the digital future. I explain why a company in Frankfurt is expected to wait up to ten years for new electricity, why Germany has become a negative example according to the Wall Street Journal, and what this means for AI, economic growth, and competitiveness.
It's worth a listen!
How do you build a multi-million dollar company—and at such a young age? In this episode of KINTZEL MINDSET, Jörg welcomes the impressive entrepreneur Jerome Evans. At just 15, Jerome laid the foundation for his first company with a computer his grandmother gave him. Today, he leads firstcolo, a company that operates state-of-the-art data centers and has projects with an investment volume of €250 million in the pipeline. Jerome shares why, as a young founder, he slept in the office with his business partner in a bunk bed, why he dropped out of his business administration studies after three semesters, and what motivates him to stay calm and focused today. The two discuss scarce resources in the tech world, venture capital, and why it's often easier to find investors abroad. But for Jerome, success is more than just profits: He gives back and talks about projects in Ghana, where he supports schools and hospitals. Get ready for an inspiring journey through entrepreneurship, innovation, and social responsibility!
Jerome Evans is our guest. Entrepreneur, visionary, and doer. He knew early on that he wanted to build something of his own: at 13, he got his first PC, and at 15, he founded his first company. With firstcolo, his entrepreneurial journey truly began. Today, his company has around 80 employees and stands for innovative data center services that go far beyond IT infrastructure. His current biggest goal is the construction of the most modern and sustainable AI data center in Germany, at a cost of more than €200 million.
Frankfurt data center: GDPR-compliant cloud instead of US access
Is a German data center sufficient for GDPR compliance? AWS & Microsoft in Germany – GDPR-compliant or a fallacy?…we discuss this in this interview. Where does your company store its data? Many companies believe that a German data center is sufficient for GDPR compliance. However, the US CLOUD Act makes it clear that this is a fallacy. In this episode, Holger Winkler speaks with Jerome Evans, founder and CEO of firstcolo, about true digital sovereignty, GDPR-compliant cloud solutions, and the advantages of independent data centers in Frankfurt. Why shouldn't you miss this interview? You'll learn why US hyperscalers don't offer complete data protection despite being located in Germany. You'll learn how companies can ensure true data sovereignty and compliance. You'll hear about the advantages of independent European data centers for cloud and hybrid setups. You'll understand how sustainability and future-proofing are implemented in modern data centers. You'll gain concrete insights into a practical example from the financial sector. You'll learn about the advantages of independent European data centers for cloud and hybrid setups. Key takeaways from the interview: A data center in Germany alone does not guarantee GDPR compliance. The US CLOUD Act still allows access to data from US providers. Digital sovereignty requires independent European infrastructure. firstcolo combines data centers and cloud services in Frankfurt. High compliance requirements (e.g., BaFin, PCI DSS) can be reliably met. Hybrid setups benefit from low latency and high bandwidth. Sustainability plays a central role in new data center projects.
