Infrastructure Executive & Serial Entrepreneur
Stephen Klenert
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Current Role
365 Data Centers
Position
SVP of Optical
Network Operations
Leading the design and operation of mission-critical fiber and colocation networks across more than 120 global locations. Specializing in hyperscale AI interconnection, carrier connectivity, and network Meet Me Rooms that serve clients from SMBs to Fortune 50 enterprises.
AI
Hyperscale
Carriers
Interconnection
120+
Global Reach
MMR
Meet Me Rooms
Architecting the infrastructure backbone that powers modern AI workloads and enterprise connectivity across 120+ global locations.
From hyperscale AI interconnection enabling GPU clusters to communicate at massive scale, to carrier-neutral Meet Me Rooms where networks converge—building the critical infrastructure layer that makes the digital economy possible.
Ventures
Building Since '98
Digital Princeton
Founder
Founded as a digital agency helping local businesses establish their online presence and build e-commerce capabilities during the early days of the commercial internet.
Digital Providers
Founder & CEO
Pioneered high-speed internet access for local office parks when dial-up was the only option. Deployed Copper and Fiber infrastructure to deliver 128 Kbps - 1.5 Mbps symmetrical internet, DNS services, and web hosting.
Atlantic Metro
Co-Founder & CSO
Digital Providers merged with CRNC to form AMC. Built a national infrastructure company delivering Metro Fiber Connectivity and Managed Optical Networks for Fortune 50 customers, alongside Colocation, Cloud, and Managed Servers—expanding from NY/NJ Metro to global operations by 2015.
2020 Exit
Acquired by 365 Data Centers
Atlantic Metro Communications successfully exited through acquisition, marking the culmination of over two decades of infrastructure building.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic growth through acquisition
Led multiple M&A deals to expand capabilities and geographic reach, ultimately positioning Atlantic Metro Communications for a successful exit.
Peleton Systems
New Jersey
Managed Service Provider
InfoRelay Systems
Virginia
Colocation & Network Operator
Yellow Fiber Networks
Virginia
Colocation & Network Operator
Atlantic Metro sold to 365 Data Centers
Servicing 1,500+ SMB to Blue Chip companies, AMC was acquired in an all-cash deal. Continued with 365 Data Centers as an executive alongside CTO James Cornman.
1,500+
Clients
All-Cash
Deal Structure
Sungard Colocation & Network Business
Played critical M&A roles for 365 Data Centers to acquire Sungard's Colocation and Network business, further expanding the company's infrastructure portfolio and market presence.
Investing
Angel Portfolio
Artificial Intelligence
Backing transformative AI companies building the future of machine intelligence.
Space Technology
Investing in the new space economy and orbital infrastructure ventures.
Frontier Tech
Supporting breakthrough technologies across emerging and deep tech sectors.
The best investments come from understanding both the technology and the infrastructure that makes it possible. I look for founders who think in systems, not just products.
Stephen Klenert
Advisory
Giving Back
TEKnowledge World Wide
Mentor & Advisor
Since 2022, mentoring digital-infrastructure entrepreneurs through this non-profit organization. Providing guidance on building sustainable businesses in the Low-Volt/ICT industry.
Business Development
Skills Training
Community Outreach
OIX Association
IX Committee Advisor
Advising on the Internet Exchange (IX) committee, helping shape the policies and technical standards that govern global internet interconnection infrastructure.
Industry Standards
Global Interconnection
Infrastructure Advocacy
“The best way to predict the future is to build it—and to help others do the same.”