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Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

At Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business, we cultivate innovators who aren't afraid to challenge conventional wisdom and create opportunities in a complex business world. Join us as we talk with Scheller students and alumni, faculty, and other experts to gain insights into what it means to lead innovation in a tech-driven world. Topics range from personal stories and career insights to cutting-edge faculty research and current trends in tech and business.

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In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host Prem Rupawala sits down with graduating Evening MBA students Kristie Teoh and Alex Butterwick to discuss their journey earning an MBA while working full time. Both returning Georgia Tech alumni with engineering backgrounds, Teoh and Butterwick share why they chose the Evening MBA to complement their technical expertise and how the program has transformed their perspectives as professionals.

In the latest episode of the Intersection Podcast, Nathan Heald and Sarah Gabriel, Scheller MBA alumni, discuss how partnerships between higher education, nonprofits, and employers are creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Their conversation highlights the Georgia Tech EXCEL Program and the importance of inclusive leadership in building pathways to employment and greater independence.

In this episode of the Impact x Intersection podcast, Prem Rupawala speaks with Lighthouse Village Board Chair Jeff Beech, B.S. Management ’87, about the vision and impact behind Lighthouse Village in Conyers, Georgia.

In this episode of the Impact x The Intersection Podcast, Joel Cowan (IM’58) reflects on his journey with servant leadership and the experiences that shaped his career. The conversation looks back on Cowan’s decades of service and the lasting impact of his leadership at Georgia Tech.

M.S. Major in Management students Kendra Garcia and Justin Turner discuss their experience in Scheller’s M.S. Major in Management program, a nine-month graduate program. They share insights on the classroom experience, the tight-knit cohort, and how the program is helping them prepare for their careers.

Anuj Mehrotra, dean of the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, joins The Intersection Podcast for a conversation with past and present faculty directors of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business. Beril Toktay and Andre Calmon talk to Dean Mehrotra about the Center’s impact and explore the future for sustainable business education at Georgia Tech.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host Prem Rupawala sits down with some of the organizers of the 2026 Marketing Innovation Conference @ Scheller to explore what’s in store for the event, happening Friday, Feb. 27, from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at the Scheller College of Business. He speaks with two second-year Full-time MBA students — Marissa Williamson, president of the MBA Marketing Club, and Delaney Baro, vice president of communications of the MBA Marketing Club — and marketing Professor Timothy Halloran, a longtime faculty lead for the conference. Together, they dive into this year’s theme, Branded Together: How Consumer Collaboration Deepens Connection, and discuss why, in a year dominated by AI headlines, it felt essential to refocus on the human side of marketing. From the decline of brand loyalty among younger consumers to the rising importance of co-creation, authentic storytelling, and trust-building, the conversation explores the biggest shifts shaping the way brands and audiences interact today. They also share what attendees can expect at this year’s conference, including presenting companies, featured speakers, and the special addition of a Tech Talks Business panel hosted by Dean Anuj Mehrotra. Learn more, register, and purchase your tickets on the conference website: https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/events/2026/marketing-innovation-conference.html

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host Prem Rupawala sits down with Anuj Mehrotra, dean of the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, to reflect on his first two years of leadership and share his vision for the future of Scheller.Dean Mehrotra discusses stepping into the role at a pivotal moment for higher education, highlighting key decisions and moments that have shaped Scheller’s direction. He also reflects on how his initial priorities have evolved, the strength of the Scheller community, and shares some of the accomplishments he’s most proud of.The episode explores how business schools must continue to evolve in an increasingly complex and tech-driven world, and what it means to prepare leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and societal impact. He also offers insight into what makes Scheller students so special, pointing to the qualities he consistently sees across cohorts.A key focus of the episode is Scheller’s deep connection to Atlanta’s corporate and innovation ecosystem. Dean Mehrotra shares how these partnerships are expected to grow and play an even greater role in shaping student experiences and opportunities. He pulls back the curtain on Tech Talks Business, discussing how the series came to life and what listeners can expect from future iterations.The episode closes with personal leadership advice for students offering thoughtful guidance grounded in curiosity, adaptability, and purpose.

This special Veterans Day episode features two first-year Full-time MBA students: Nicholas Smith, a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry leader, and Joon Choi, who served in the Korean Army as a translator for the U.S. Army. They share their journey from military service to the corporate world, and ultimately to Scheller to pursue their MBA. Both reflect on how the shift from a command-driven environment in the military to a more collaborative one at Scheller has expanded their leadership styles. They discuss what leadership means to them, how their decision-making has evolved outside of uniform, and the new ways they’ve learned to lead. The conversation explores how their military backgrounds help them connect with classmates from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds, and how those same skills translate into teamwork and communication across industries. Choi and Smith also discuss how they will apply their values and leadership experiences to their post-MBA careers, encompassing adaptability, accountability, integrity, and service. To close, they offer thoughtful and encouraging advice to other military members considering an MBA. They reflect on navigating the transition, embracing new ways of learning, and leveraging their unique experiences to lead with impact beyond the military.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Prem Rupawala sits down with three Executive MBA students: Darshil Dharia, Kevin Seveur, and Ayla Vagal. The discussion centers around their experiences returning to the classroom as seasoned professionals. Despite each bringing a wealth of experience to the table, all three emphasize how transformative it has been to learn not only from world-class professors but also from their peers in the cohort. They share what surprised them most about the program, the ways they’ve been able to immediately apply classroom insights into their careers, and how the diversity of backgrounds in the Executive MBA community has elevated their learning experience. The conversation also touches on the balancing act of managing demanding jobs, personal commitments, and an intensive program schedule. Dharia, Seveur, and Vagal discuss the strategies and support systems that have helped them succeed, and how the journey has already begun to shape their leadership aspirations. To close the episode, they each reflect on the advice they would give to someone considering an Executive MBA program. Their perspectives offer candid and thoughtful guidance for professionals weighing the decision, highlighting what it takes to thrive in the program while balancing the realities of work and life.

In this special follow-up episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Prem Rupawala reconnects with three of his classmates, Angelica Martini, Leonardo Ribeiro, and Lauren Dasher, to hear how their summer internships at Citibank, Boston Consulting Group, and Delta Air Lines unfolded. Martini reflects on her summer as a U.S. client experience associate at Citibank in New York City, where she navigated a new city and industry, building a strong network while battling the challenges of imposter syndrome. Similarly, Ribeiro, who transitioned from an engineering background into consulting, opens up about the steep learning curve of his internship with BCG in Atlanta and how he developed the “consulting toolkit” to thrive in a client-facing environment. Dasher, a former elementary school teacher pivoting into business, shares her experience interning at Delta Air Lines as a commercial strategy intern, highlighting how she balanced authenticity with the demands of corporate leadership development. Together, they offer insightful reflections on the challenges they faced, the strategies they used to overcome them, and the lessons they’ll carry forward. They also share advice for incoming Full-time MBA students preparing for internship recruitment, from practical preparation to mindset shifts, and they emphasize the vital role the Scheller community played in their journeys.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Prem Rupawala talks with three fellow MBA students: Angelica Martini, Leonardo Ribeiro, and Lauren Dasher about their recruitment journey to securing summer internships at Citibank, Boston Consulting Group, and Delta Air Lines. Martini’s internship recruitment preparation began before classes even started, thanks to her involvement with the Forté Foundation. While at the Forté Conference, she networked with companies early and met her future internship employer. She’s spending her summer as a U.S. personal banking associate at Citibank in New York. Ribeiro entered the MBA program as an engineer. He initially wanted to transition into a research and development role. However, after networking more and attending info sessions, he decided consulting was the path for him. He secured a management consulting internship at BCG in Atlanta. Dasher, formerly a teacher pivoting into business, was interested in leadership development and had a targeted approach to her recruitment journey. She prioritized authenticity and alignment over volume, and her efforts paid off. She’s interning at Delta as a commercial customer strategy intern. Tune into the episode to learn more about each student’s unique recruitment journey, the challenges they faced, advice for students, and how the Scheller community supported them along the way.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with Brin McFall, a first-year Full-time MBA student, and Chasten McCrary, a third-year Evening MBA student, to explore their experiences at the Scheller College of Business. McFall and McCrary share their perspectives on being women at Scheller, emphasizing the inclusive atmosphere and the various ways the programs empower women students to thrive academically and professionally. McFall talks about her experience balancing family life with her studies and how it inspired her to create "The Beekeepers," a new community for Scheller parents. The Beekeepers initiative showcases how students are encouraged to address needs they identify within the program. McCrary, who brings a unique dual perspective as an Evening MBA student and a Georgia Tech employee, discusses how her experiences in both roles complement each other. She shares insights on leveraging her background in student admissions as a student ambassador, where she now encourages prospective students to pursue their MBA dreams at Scheller. Her story illustrates the program's commitment to fostering leadership and giving back to the community. Tune into the episode to learn more about the women's experience in MBA programs, work-life balance, and how to make the most of your MBA journey.

Every end is a beautiful new beginning. In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, Analisa Wade retires her hosting mic and talks with Prem Rupawala, incoming second-year MBA student and the new host of The Intersection Podcast, about her experience in the Full-time MBA program. Wade describes her journey to Scheller an unconventional one. After graduating from Spelman College, she began her career in product development at Macy's. She then worked in business development and marketing for law firm Kirkland & Ellis before starting her marketing agency, which she ran for four years. All that experience culminated in her pursuing her MBA at Scheller in 2023. From the moment Wade stepped on campus, she has been a pillar in the Scheller community. She was one of the founding members of the inaugural TechForward MBA conference, president of the Tech Club, an MBA ambassador, and a CHARGE fellow. Listen to the episode to learn how she balanced it all, stepped outside her comfort zone to grow, leveraged the support of the Scheller community, and navigated her MBA recruitment journey to land a role at Microsoft.

In this episode of the Impact x Intersection podcast, Analisa Wade, MBA ’25, sits down with Georgia Works CEO Darlene Schultz to discuss how the organization changes lives. This episode offers listeners an in-depth look at Georgia Works through Darlene’s perspective, highlighting the importance of adaptable leadership, the organization’s structured approach, and its unique definition of success.Schultz begins by sharing her personal view on leadership and how she’s evolved her style to meet the specific needs of Georgia Works, which was founded in 2013 to help men rebuild their lives through workforce development and support.The episode also delves into the organization's problem-solving strategies. A few years ago, the Georgia Works team noticed that, while many of their program graduates were experiencing great progress, they were still struggling to find stable housing. To address this, the organization merged with another nonprofit—originally founded as The Housing Tonight, Inc. (HIT)—to expand its mission and offer comprehensive support services that help individuals secure long-term housing.What sets Georgia Works apart, Schultz explains, is its departure from the widely adopted "housing first" model. While acknowledging this approach can be effective, she emphasizes that Georgia Works tackles the root causes of homelessness—such as addiction and mental illness—through its workforce development program.“We want to address these issues [addiction, mental illness] alongside providing housing,” says Schultz. “By confronting them head-on, these men have a better chance of not returning to prison, jail, or homelessness.”Tune in to the episode to learn more about how Georgia Works is empowering men and supporting the Atlanta community through its transformative workforce development initiatives.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, Analisa Wade interviews Brittany McCormick and Darius Chinoy, two Evening MBA students at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business who are set to graduate in May 2025. The conversation covers their unique journeys through the program, highlighting both the challenges they faced and the victories they celebrated along the way. McCormick and Chinoy, both marketers at heart, share a series of life analogies and motivational mottos that encapsulate their MBA experiences. Their reflections aim to inspire prospective students to embark on their own transformative journeys at Scheller. McCormick entered the program seeking a new career path and has successfully secured a rotational role at Delta Air Lines post-graduation. Meanwhile, Chinoy pursued his MBA to expand his career opportunities in brand management or product marketing management and is now exploring his next steps.Throughout the episode, the duo discusses how the program pushed them to grow personally and professionally. They emphasize the importance of resilience, adaptability, and community support in navigating the rigorous demands of an MBA. Their stories highlight how Scheller’s resources and collaborative environment have empowered them to redefine their career trajectories. This episode offers honest, day-in-the-life anecdotes for anyone considering an MBA, particularly those interested in Scheller for a supportive yet challenging academic environment. McCormick and Chinoy's experiences serve as a testament to the transformative power of an MBA at Scheller.

In this episode of Impact x The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with Rohit Malhotra, founder and executive director of the Center for Civic Innovation, for a compelling discussion about public policy, community engagement, and what drives the city of Atlanta. Rohit Malhotra was raised in the Atlanta area by immigrant parents and has a deep-rooted connection to the city and a passion for equity. Ten years ago, he founded the Center for Civic Innovation (CCI), a policy organization dedicated to ensuring that "generations aren’t fighting the same fights that previous generations had to fight." When the CCI was launched, Atlanta had just been named the most unequal city in the United States—a stark reality that shaped much of the organization's early work. Malhotra saw firsthand how flawed public policy can deeply impact individuals and families, particularly during times of crisis. “Everyone is involved in public policy, whether you like it or not,” he explains. “If you're not involved in policy, policy is definitely involved in your life. It’s just a matter of whether you have the privilege to not depend on it.” Malhotra emphasizes that public policy is only as effective as the people shaping it, which is why the CCI focuses on empowering both residents and community leaders to understand public policy and develop the tools to influence it. For Malhotra, it starts with asking the right questions—like, "How does Atlanta work?" One way to answer that question lies in understanding the city’s Neighborhood Planning Unit System (NPU), a civic engagement structure established in 1974. This system divides Atlanta into 25 planning units, each representing a unique neighborhood. It serves as a foundational framework for local governance and community voice. Malhotra continues to shed light on where power lies in Atlanta’s government structure and how everyday residents can become drivers of change. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about how the CCI is bridging the gap between Atlanta residents and the policies that shape their lives—and to gain a deeper understanding of how Atlanta truly works.

In this episode of Impact x The Intersection Podcast, host Dori Pap speaks with John Mulrow, director of the Degrowth Institute, and Joe Bozeman, assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech, about the topic of degrowth and how it’s implemented into our systems.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade chats with Jonathan Giuliano, executive director of Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results (TI:GER); Paul Joseph, principal at the Georgia Tech Office of Commercialization; and Pascaline Ezouah, an Evening MBA student who participated in both TI:GER and the Georgia Tech Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) programs. Together, they delve into the two innovative programs at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business that are shaping the future of technology commercialization and entrepreneurship. The discussion begins with Giuliano providing an overview of the TI:GER program, which pairs Ph.D. and MBA students together to develop technology-based businesses over two semesters. Joseph then introduces the OTL Assistant Program, which he founded recently, after his own experience participating in TI:GER as an MBA student at Scheller. The OTL Assistant Program matches MBA students with master's students with specific technology expertise to conduct customer discovery for Georgia Tech innovations. Ezouah shares her firsthand experience participating in both programs, highlighting how they complement each other and enhanced her MBA journey. The program provides students with in-depth knowledge on how to start a business and commercialize a technology. The episode also includes the unveiling of an exciting new partnership between Giuliano and Joseph. They announce the launch of a new Technology Commercialization MBA Practicum set to begin in Summer and Fall 2025. This course aims to bridge the gap between the TI:GER and OTL programs, offering students a more comprehensive understanding of the technology commercialization process. Listen to the episode to learn more about technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and how to turn an innovative idea into a business.

In this episode of Impact x The Intersection Podcast, learn about the Institute for Leadership and Social Impact’s mission to develop servant leaders. Tune in for the discussion on the Institute’s origins, leadership philosophy, and key programs like the Social Impact Fellowship and Leadership for Social Good Study Abroad—both designed to equip students with skills for driving social change.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, we’re honoring Black History Month. Host and second-year Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Georgia Tech MBA alumni Torri Smith, Executive MBA ‘24, and Jamaal Broome, Evening MBA ‘11, about their education journey transitioning from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to Scheller for their MBAs. Smith received her undergraduate degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and is an associate director at Collins Aerospace. Broome earned his undergraduate degree from Hampton University and is the managing director at AKARA Consulting, a media and sports entertainment consulting firm. During the episode, they discuss how attending an HBCU laid a crucial foundation for their growth. Broome emphasizes the rich historical context he was exposed to at his HBCU, providing him with knowledge and perspectives often overlooked in traditional educational settings. They also discuss their time at Scheller, detailing how the MBA program has enhanced their leadership skills and career prospects and highlighting the extensive resources and networking opportunities provided by Georgia Tech. The conversation also touches on how they've made an impact at Scheller and how the MBA has helped them become better leaders. A key theme of the discussion is how Smith and Broome have leveraged their dual experiences - from HBCUs and Scheller - to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to their communities and workplaces. They emphasize the importance of "paying it forward" by utilizing their newly acquired resources and knowledge to benefit their broader communities. This episode offers valuable insights for HBCU graduates considering an MBA, current business students, and professionals interested in the intersection of diverse educational experiences and business leadership.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with three members of Scheller’s Full-time MBA Social Committee: Palmer Mattice, Ankit Sharma, and Isabella Vear. Together, they discuss the Social Committee and how it adds a sense of community to the program. Mattice shares his experiences of joining the Social Committee as a first-year representative. He highlights how his involvement has helped him meet several second-year students and bond with his cohort quickly. His insights provide a fresh perspective on the benefits of early engagement in social activities. Sharma talks about his initial reluctance to join the Social Committee. He shares how his involvement turned into a rewarding experience, offering a unique viewpoint on overcoming hesitations and embracing new opportunities. Vear, who is passionate about event planning, discusses her motivation to join the committee. She was inspired to ensure a diverse range of activities were planned. Her dedication to creating varied experiences has made a noticeable impact on the social scene at Scheller. Throughout the episode, all three guests share their favorite social events so far and give listeners a sneak peek into some exciting plans for upcoming events. Their stories paint a vivid picture of social life at Scheller, highlighting the importance of community and connection.

Dean Anuj Mehrotra discusses his first year leading the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. Dean Mehrotra highlights key achievements and Scheller's progress, while emphasizing the school's collaborative spirit and his enthusiasm for the future.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade sits with three first-year Full-time MBA students - Hanan Musa, Kelsey Chen, and Prem Rupawala - to discuss their first semester at the Scheller College of Business. The three students chat about balancing their core groups, class assignments, social activities, and the job recruiting process. Musa shares how she balances classwork and recruiting activities while adhering to her busy schedule. Chen highlights the importance of self-care and being okay to say “no” when you need rest. Rupawala, an international student from London, reflects on adapting to a new country and his excitement about exploring Atlanta. Listen to the episode as they provide valuable tips on pivoting from your career to a Full-time MBA program, the ins and outs of the international student experience at Scheller, and prioritizing personal time when transitioning back to school.

Tiffany Johnson, associate professor of Organizational Behavior at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, and Michael Davis, founder of Tinycup Coffee , explore the intersection of coffee, research, and social impact in the latest episode of the Impact x The Intersection Podcast. Davis shares his journey from a career in design to founding Tinycup in 2023, emphasizing the importance of redefining coffee as a ritual of rest and restoration rather than just a fuel source. “How do we change a customer’s relationship to coffee from fuel to understanding it as a ritual of rest and restoration? That, to me, is impact in the coffee space at the stage that Tiny Cup is at right now,” he said. Johnson, whose research focuses on equity and wellness, discusses her work within the coffee industry, specifically the experiences of Black coffee farmers in Brazil and their challenges, including limited access to resources and the power of storytelling in elevating their voices. They stress the significance of ethical practices and storytelling in driving positive change within the coffee industry. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how Johnson and Davis are working to reshape the coffee industry and promote a more ethical, restorative, and socially impactful coffee culture.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade sits with Annette Knell, a second-year Full-time MBA student, and Alexia Martin, senior academic program manager, to discuss the MBA CHARGE Leadership Development Program at the Scheller College of Business.   Knell shares her journey with CHARGE, highlighting how the program has boosted her self-awareness and enabled her to adopt new leadership styles that have benefitted her as the president of the Women in Business club (WIB) and as an intern at Delta Air Lines.Martin provides a comprehensive overview of the CHARGE program, detailing its evolution and the enhancements made over time. She shares inspiring success stories from current students who have thrived under the newly renovated program. Listen to the episode as Knell and Martin discuss some of their favorite leadership development events at Scheller and provide advice on building a strong leadership development plan to maximize the benefits of the CHARGE program as an MBA student.

The Institute for Leadership and Social Impact is excited to announce a new chapter for the Impact Speaker Series as we transition from live events to a podcast in collaboration with The Intersection Podcast from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. Impact x The Intersection Podcast is a new way for us to reach a broader audience by providing the same meaningful conversations in a more accessible format. Lionel Ouonkap, a first-year dual MD/MBA student, hosted our inaugural episode and interviewed two distinguished alumni: Josh Roberts, IE 2002, COO of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, and Bill Todd, IM ’1971, Professor of the Practice at Georgia Tech. Todd and Roberts have extensive backgrounds in healthcare management and offer unique insights into the challenges and successes they've encountered throughout their careers. They discuss the "broken" healthcare system and the dynamics between healthcare and management, highlighting opportunities for improvement through innovative strategies and technologies.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with two Full-time MBA students, Shae Malcolm and Matt Geran, to learn about their unique experiences as veterans in the Scheller MBA community. Shae is a first-year MBA student who served in the U.S. Air Force. She shares insights into her journey only a few months into the program, highlighting the support she’s received through veteran-focused events, programming, and informal meetups with peers from similar backgrounds. Matt is a second-year MBA student and discusses how connecting with other veterans has been pivotal in his MBA journey. He also explains how he leveraged his U.S. Navy background to secure a role in tech sales with IBM, where he will work after he graduates in May. Tune in to learn how to streamline your application process as a military community member , strategically navigate the MBA program, and leverage the veteran community on campus to achieve your career goals.

Women account for 35% of the tech workforce, and in major tech companies, women are the minority. As women seek to level the playing field in this male-dominated industry, they’re expanding their networks and embracing taking risks. In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade chats with two Scheller MBA students about navigating their careers as women in the tech industry and what they’ve learned along the way. Evening MBA student Rose Espiritu, a senior engineering manager at Microsoft and former senior software Engineer at FanDuel, shares her tips on building confidence in the industry and how networking has helped her grow her career. Brooke Patterson, who was a program manager at Amazon Fashion before joining the Full-time MBA program, discusses the importance of stepping outside her comfort zone and her experience embracing risks in her career. Wade, Espiritu, and Patterson also reveal how their passion for technology inspired them to break new ground at Scheller and create the inaugural TechForward MBA Conference. The theme for the conference this year focuses on innovation at the intersection of AI. Listen to the episode to learn more about their journey and experiences navigating their careers as women in tech and creating the TechForward MBA Conference.

Internships are a great opportunity for students to learn and grow as they expand their skills and prepare for their future careers. In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade talks with three fellow MBA students—Janice Jean, Trenton Gantt, and Korin Carney—about their summer internship at Dropbox, Nike, and The Coca-Cola Company. Trenton discusses his role as a supply chain and operations intern at Nike and how hands-on experience in supply chain logistics helped him apply what he learned in class to real projects. He emphasizes the value of understanding data analytics and operational trends. Korin reflects on the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced environment interning at The Coca-Cola Company on its international Hydration, Sports, and Coffee and Tea team. She highlights the importance of networking within the company and the industry and offers tips on building strong professional relationships. Janice’s remote MBA supply chain internship at Dropbox presents a different perspective. She covers the pros and cons of working remotely, including staying connected with her team and maintaining productivity. Her experience highlights the importance of communication and self-discipline in a virtual setting. Tune in as they go deep, sharing their personal growth and offering practical advice for making the most of an internship, including setting clear goals, seeking feedback, engaging with company culture, and navigating challenges.

The Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business pushes students to think about how to use new technologies and other innovations to solve problems. Within the MBA program, students can conduct an independent study project with a Scheller professor to explore their interests more deeply.Wendy Hagenmeier did her independent study with Eric Overby, Catherine and Edwin Wahlen Professor, before graduating this summer from the Evening MBA program. Building on the framework she learned in Eric’s Analysis of Emerging Technologies course, Wendy conducted a comprehensive analysis of library emulation networks, which provide access to historical information stored in outdated software formats to users around the world. Listen to the episode as Wendy and Eric discuss the potential of emulation networks, the challenges they face, and how those challenges might be overcome.

Georgia Tech has always felt like home to Trenton Gantt, Full-time MBA ’25. His uncle played on the football team in the 1980s, and his brothers received their bachelor’s degree from Tech. It was a natural decision for him to join the Scheller MBA program after serving in the U.S. Army. He knew Scheller could provide the tools to pivot his leadership skills and engineering degree to a role in the private sector. His initial goal was to get an internship in the aerospace industry. However, plans changed when he applied for a supply chain and operations internship position at Nike and received an offer — a role he was ecstatic about. In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade, talks with Trenton about his internship recruitment journey and experience at Scheller. He discusses overcoming rejection, connecting with his classmates during recruitment, how being a member of the MBA Veteran’s Club helped him prep for his Nike interview, and more.

When Korin Carney, Full-time MBA ’25, joined Scheller’s MBA program, one of her goals was expanding her network. She knew the importance of networking now and in her future career, and she was also excited to learn more about marketing, specifically in a large corporation. Korin achieved her goals this summer as a Global Category MBA intern at The Coca-Cola Company on its international Hydration, Sports, and Coffee and Tea team. Tune into this episode of The Intersection Podcast as host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Korin about her strategy for internship recruiting and her advice for prospective students. As Carney says, “Your network is your net worth.”

Ten years ago, the term “data” was mostly used by people in finance, accounting, or STEM-related fields. Nowadays, professionals in all industries rely on data to help them find solutions to their organization’s challenges. In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Sridhar Narasimhan, co-director of the Business Analytics Center and one of the professors in the 100% online Business Analytics Graduate Certificate program at Scheller. Sridhar teaches Business Analytics for Managers, a foundational course in the program that introduces students to the key tools and concepts in business analytics, such as linear regressions, experimental design, data sets, and more. Listen to the episode as Sridhar discusses the benefits of the course, how these different tools are applied to business problems, and how his students are putting their new skills into practice in their careers.

Janice Jean, Full-time MBA ’25, received the best Christmas present in 2023: She secured her summer internship at Dropbox as the MBA supply chain intern. The internship checked all the boxes Janice was looking for. She wanted to intern in the tech industry, work in the operations and supply chain function, and be on the West Coast. It was her dream come true. Tune into this episode of The Intersection Podcast as host and Full-time MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Janice about navigating her internship research journey and how Janice’s advisor, Caroline Player, Jones MBA Career Center career coach and corporate relations manager, helped her with interview prep, the recruiting process, and more.

Beginning an MBA program is a huge accomplishment. As you start this rewarding yet challenging journey, you’ll have questions about internships and job recruitment, orientation, resume workshops, career fairs, and more. In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, Analisa Wade dives deep into these questions with Dave Deiters, Jones MBA Career Center leader. Dave has more than 35 years of senior leadership experience in the management consulting and technology industries and is a guiding light for many Scheller students on their MBA career quest. Listen to the episode as Dave shares tips on the internship recruiting timeline, building a relationship with your career advisor, representing your best self, and more.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with two Full-time MBA students, Azell Francis and Tony Holubik, to reflect on their MBA experience before graduating from the Scheller College of Business. Azell is a dual degree Ph.D. student and will be working as a consultant at Strategy& after graduation. Tony is the former president of the Graduate Business Council (GBC) and is stepping into a position at Bain & Company. They describe their journeys through the MBA program as transformative, discussing how they evolved personally and professionally and recounting their favorite memories and classes. One key aspect they emphasize is the importance of personal mottos that guided them during challenging times. Tony shares how his motto "Lead from the front" helped guide his actions as president of GBC, and Azell reflects on her motto, "SOAR.” They also share advice for incoming MBA students and first-year students on opportunities such as networking, engaging in extracurricular activities, or exploring diverse learning opportunities. Tune in to the episode to learn more about Azell and Tony and the lessons they’ve learned throughout their MBA journey. You can also listen to The Intersection Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with two dual degree students, Leah Cabrera and Wyatt Williams, to discuss their journeys of pursuing an MBA and another master's degree at Georgia Tech.Leah is earning her Master’s in City Planning from the College of Design alongside her MBA. Wyatt is obtaining his MBA and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from the College of Engineering. In the episode, they discuss their motivations to earn two degrees simultaneously, the synergies between their programs, and the exciting opportunities that arise from blending their different skills. They also share the challenges of managing double coursework and offer advice for students thinking about taking the same path. You can also listen to The Intersection Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is celebrating students and women in the Scheller community through a series of podcast interviews about their experiences at Georgia Tech.In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Teresa Smith, Scheller Advisory Board member, and Aubrey DeAugustinis, BSBA ‘24, about the origins of their relationship and how Teresa became Aubrey’s mentor.The two first met when Aubrey was interviewing for the Dean’s Scholarship in high school and reconnected during Aubrey’s first year at Scheller. Since then, they have fostered a meaningful, strong connection over the past four years. They discuss the strategies that guide their mentorship journey, Teresa’s career advice to Aubrey, lessons they’ve learned from each other, and tips for finding mentors and sustaining these valuable relationships.Tune in to discover how mentorship can transform careers and academic achievement.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with three Scheller Executive MBA students to discuss how the program is setting them up for success in the workplace and advancing their careers. Abigail Davis, manager of Strategic and Digital Initiatives at Focus Brands, Shruthi Shetty, technology product manager at Equifax, and Manjish Naik, senior product manager at John Bean Technologies, share their unique paths to the Executive MBA program and how they use their newly skills and strategic tools at their jobs.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits with Cedrick Gipson, Evening MBA alum and managing sales director at Microsoft, and Tonya Parker, director of inclusive excellence at the Scheller College of Business, to discuss strategies for increasing belonging in the workplace.Cedrick shares stories of how Microsoft has embraced diversity among its employees, from fostering an inclusive environment to implementing targeted initiatives. Tonya discusses how Georgia Tech actively creates a space where everyone feels they belong, regardless of their background. Her insights shed light on sustaining efforts over time, emphasizing continuous learning, accountability, and intentional actions. Tune in to hear their perspectives on how organizations can integrate these principles into their core values and foster a sense of belonging to create lasting change and drive meaningful impact in their workplaces. You can also listen to The Intersection Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with Chilean couple Diego Miranda and Fernanda Canessa, the first international couple to join the Full-time MBA program since Covid-19. The pair recently married in Chile and embarked on a journey to the U.S. to further their education.Tune in as they share the highlights, challenges, and excitement of navigating the Full-time MBA program together.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, we celebrate Frank Rothaermel’s appointment to Regents’ Professor and 20-year anniversary at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business with a special interview hosted by Terry Blum, Tedd Munchak Chair, professor of Organizational Behavior, and former dean.   Frank is a Regents’ Professor, holds the Russell B. and Nancy H. McDonough Chair in Business, and is an Alfred P. Sloan Industry Fellow—with a research focus on strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Frank joined Georgia Tech in 2003 and is an internationally known scholar who has tremendously impacted his field of study, colleagues, and students.   Tune in to the episode to learn more about Frank and his career journey, teaching philosophy, lessons learned, and future plans. You can also listen to The Intersection Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with Kat Altman and Dallas Charles, two fellow MBA students, as they finish their first semester in the program. Kat and Dallas discuss their unique backgrounds and journey to joining the Scheller MBA program and talk about the challenges, lessons, and growth they’ve experienced in their first semester. From the strong support system of their cohort and career services to the classes that bring them joy, they discuss what students can expect in the program and how to best prepare for this new journey. Tune in as they reflect on the highlights of their core semester of the two-year program. You can also listen to The Intersection Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade, talks with Dr. Katie Badura, assistant professor of Organizational Behavior at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, and Marché Pleshette, senior consultant at FranklinCovey, about the impacts of AI and new technology in the workplace.Pleshette is an expert in the book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” and discusses the different ways people can handle changes at work. Badura discusses her research, which focuses on how leadership style and company culture affect how teams respond to change.Whether you manage a few individuals or lead a large team, Pleshette and Badura provide practical tools to help you navigate tech disruptions at work and deal with workplace changes. You can also listen to The Intersection Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade, sits down with two Dr. Maryam Alavi, Elizebeth D. and Thomas M. Holder Chair, professor of IT Management, and former dean of the Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Alavi is a thought leader and researcher on digital innovation and transformation, with extensive experience in organizational capability-building and leadership and talent development for the digital age.Tune in as she shares insights from the latest research on large language models (LLMs), specifically, how companies such as Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Samsung, and Khan Academy are using AI in their products and service offerings.You can also listen to The Intersection Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade, sits down with two veterans, Coogan Perrin, assistant dean of Executive Education, and Allison Ziants, first-year MBA student, to talk about their transition from the military to getting an MBA.Coogan served in the United States Air Force and shares how getting an MBA helped push her out of her comfort zone. Allison served in the Army and discusses how the members of Scheller's MBA Veterans Club were a big support system as she applied to the MBA program.Listen in as Coogan and Allison reflect on their time in the military, their unique paths to business school, how they apply their military skills to their current roles, and the resources that have guided them on their journey.You can also listen to The Intersection Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade chats with two Georgia Tech MBA alumni and Double Jackets, Chris Arms and Scott Spencer, and Abbey Strickland, alumni relations director at the Scheller College of Business. They discussed all things Homecoming and Georgia Tech traditions, including some lesser-known traditions and newer ones specifically for Scheller alumni. Chris Arms, who works at IBM, shares some funny memories from his early days at Georgia Tech. Scott Spencer, currently at Insight Optics, a start-up led by Georgia Tech alums, talks about the importance of the Scheller community and how networking within it helped him land his current job. Abbey explains why she chose to work at Scheller and how alumni involvement has grown over the years.If you want to discover more about the Georgia Tech and Scheller community, as well as some intriguing homecoming and general traditions, be sure to give this episode a listen.If you're an alumni and want to be more involved with Scheller, email Abbey Strickland at abbey.callahan@scheller.gatech.edu.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Ross Doelling and Ryan Dwyer, second-year MBA students, about their summer internship experiences.Ryan interned at Target in the Supply Chain Management Leadership Development Program, and Ross interned at Delta Air Lines in the Commercial Strategy Customer Experience Rotational Program.Listen in as Ross and Ryan both share valuable insights and tips for securing an internship at a Fortune 500 company, how Scheller's curriculum prepared them for their internship experience, and the importance of company culture.

All good things must come to an end. In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and recently graduated MBA student Leo Haigh reflects on his experience as a student in the Full-time MBA program with fellow MBA student Thomas Landzert.Tune in as he discusses his journey to an MBA at Scheller, experience being involved in Scheller clubs and committees, his advice for students applying to the program, and the future of technology in business.

The Intersection Podcast celebrates Earth Week by learning more about the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. Host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh talked with Michael Oxman, managing director of the Center and professor of the practice, and Bill Landefeld, second-year MBA student and Vice President of the MBA Net Impact Club.The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business is a unique resource whose mission is to empower the leaders of tomorrow to create sustainable businesses and communities. The Center acts as a catalyst and connector, bringing together students, research faculty, companies, and entrepreneurs to create an environment where business-driven solutions to sustainability challenges can take shape and drive.Tune in as Michael and Bill talk about the ways the Center provides sustainable educational opportunities for students, from making an impact on campus to hands-on projects with local businesses in Atlanta.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, The Intersection Podcast is sitting down with current Scheller MBA students and alumnae to learn more about their careers and honor the success of women who have been part of the Scheller College of Business community.In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh talks with Stephanie Smith, BSBA ’09 and owner of Social by Steph, a social consultant firm. Tune in as Stephanie discusses her career journey in social advertising, her experience building a brand, the connections she made through Scheller, and the career lessons she's learned as an entrepreneur.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, The Intersection Podcast is sitting down with current Scheller MBA students and alumnae to learn more about their careers and honor the success of women who have been part of the Scheller College of Business community.In this episode, host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh talks with Natalie Hendricks, current Evening MBA student and Director of Content for the Atlanta Hawks. Tune in as Natalie discusses her journey through a career in major league sports, her experience in the Evening MBA program, and the lessons she has learned along the way.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh talks with Scheller College of Business marketing faculty member Michael Buchanan to discuss the details of Scheller’s new online Graduate Certificate in Leveraging Digital Technology. The Leveraging Digital Technology Graduate Certificate is a new credit-bearing online credential offered at the College. Coursework in the 100% online program is designed to expand knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies in business.Listen in as Michael Buchanan, faculty director of the program, overviews the four courses of the certificate, discusses its key elements, and outlines what professionals stand to gain from the program.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh talks with three leaders of the MBA Blacks in Business Club (BiB).Joining the podcast to take a deep dive is Rachel Ware, Evening MBA student and Manager of Client Experience and Oversight at Marsh McLennan, along with two Full-time MBA students, Felicia Lamonthe and Abriel Corsey.Listen in as Rachel, Felicia, and Abriel share the experiences of participating in the Blacks in Business Club, how the club interacts with Scheller and the wider business community in Atlanta, and how it has enriched their MBA experience.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh talks with Skye Blevins, Senior Product Engineer at Newell Brands, and Drew Harvill, Senior Academic Program Manager — at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. Skye and Drew are both Evening MBA students, which is Georgia Tech's self-paced, part-time MBA program for working professionals. The Evening MBA program is ranked among the top 20 in the U.S., enabling students to gain the benefits of an MBA program but with maximum flexibility.Listen as Skye and Drew outline the structure of the Evening MBA program, their experiences to date, and tips for a successful application.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh discusses Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta with Robert Daniel, Executive MBA student and fintech lead at Atlanta's Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), and Amy Hayes, Evening MBA student and Project Manager at The Home Depot.Robert and Amy both work in Tech Square, the epicenter of Atlanta's thriving tech scene. Tech Square has the highest density of startups, corporate innovators, and academic researchers in the Southeastern U.S. and is also home to the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.Robert and Amy talk about the evolution of Tech Square and how it has grown to include startups, 22 corporate innovation centers, and company headquarters. They also discuss how Scheller's location in the heart of Tech Square makes it a special place to attend business school in Atlanta.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh sits down with three Scheller graduates named to the Georgia Tech Alumni Association 40 Under 40 Class of 2022.

The 40 Under 40 program showcases how Tech graduates impact every industry worldwide and work to improve the way we live through their diligence and expertise from an early age.

Joining this episode to share their career experiences are:

Andrew Howard, CS ‘06, MS IS ‘08, MBA ‘13, CEO, Kudelski Security
David Pham, MGT ‘10, Marine Corps Reservist, Aide-de-Camp to the CEO of Rebellion Defense, and Founder of Phamily Fund, Inc.
Casey Swails, MGT ‘07, Deputy Associate Administrator for Business Operations, NASA

Tune in to hear all three Scheller graduates reflect on their professional achievements to date, the lessons on leadership they have learned, and their advice on how to advance your career.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh talks with Rebecca Whitley, director of Full-time MBA recruiting, and Randee Comstock, second-year MBA student and a Forté Foundation ambassador.

The Forté Foundation has a mission of launching women into fulfilling significant careers through access to business education, professional development, and a community of successful women. Rebecca and Randee discuss how Scheller works with Forté to extend opportunities to women looking to accelerate their careers through an MBA.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA Leo Haigh sits down with two leaders from the Scheller MBA Veterans club to discuss the transition from the military to an MBA.

Major Omar Sharif (U.S. Army) and former Sergeant Nathan Foster (U.S. Army National Guard) reflect on their time in the military, their MBA journey so far, and their future plans after graduation.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and MBA student Leo Haigh talks with Kevin Stacia, Jones MBA Career Center Coach, and Kash Mends-Cole, Full-time MBA student and president of the Blacks in Business Club, to talk about the National Black MBA Association Conference (NBMBAA).

Kevin and Kash reflect on the NBMBAA Conference that occurs every September. It's the largest recruiting fair in the United States for MBA students. Each year, 250 employers attend looking to recruit MBA talent and this year's conference was in Atlanta. Kevin and Kash also discuss their responsibilities representing Scheller at the conference and through the Blacks in Business Club.

On this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and second-year MBA student Leo Haigh sits down with second-year MBA students Georgia Pearce and Brando Angel to discuss their summer internships. Georgia interned at Boston Consulting Group in Atlanta and Brando spent his summer in New York with Truist Investment Banking. They discuss their journey to gaining their summer internship, their experience, and their future career plans.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, Full-time MBA student and host Leo Haigh sits down with associate professor Robbie Moon to preview Scheller’s new Business Analytics Graduate Certificate.

This new graduate certificate from Scheller offers industry professionals from all backgrounds the opportunity to build their business analytics skills in a 100% online course, which covers topics from machine learning tools to visualizing data. Tune in to hear the key benefits of the certificate and how to apply.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host and current MBA student Leo Haigh sits down with Deven Desai, Associate Professor of Law & Ethics, to discuss when it makes sense for businesses to develop new capabilities in the metaverse.

Professor Desai draws on his experience at the intersection of business, law, and technology, along with his time working at leading technology companies like Google, to discuss the overhype around some metaverse consumer products, making bets for the next big technological breakthrough, and the capabilities this new world provides.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host and current MBA student Leo Haigh sits down with Scheller undergrad student Mason Hinckley to discuss the future of the metaverse.

Mason is an avid user of metaverse technology and a keen researcher into its current and future potential. In their discussion, Mason discusses what could be in store for the business and ethics of the metaverse as companies continue to invest in new capabilities and technologies. He also talks about opportunities for students to get involved in metaverse-adjacent opportunities on the Georgia Tech campus.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host and current MBA student Leo Haigh sits down with Trent Thurman, Associate Dean of the Executive MBA program, and Kat Macchio, Executive MBA student and IBM leader, to talk all things Executive MBA.

The Scheller Executive MBA is a weekend program for experienced professionals who want to catalyze their career advancement. In this conversation, Trent and Kat break down the key components of the program, the highlights of the student experience, and why the program benefits so many business leaders year after year.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Leo Haigh talks with two students who are wrapping up their time in the MBA program at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business: Francesca Sally, Graduate Business Council President, and Suzy Livingston, Graduate Business Council Vice President of Engagement.

Francesca and Suzy reflect on their experience in the Full-time MBA program and discuss their career plans after graduation. They share tips on everything from navigating internship recruitment and balancing schedules to taking advantage of different clubs and committees and making the most of your time at Scheller.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host and MBA student Leo Haigh talks with the last two presidents of the MBA Women in Business club: current student Nammu Kumar and Class of 2021 graduate Amanda Grupp.

Amanda and Nammu have been instrumental in the growth of the Women in Business Club and the formation of the Female Founders program. Tune in as they reflect on their experiences building a community of inspirational female business leaders at Georgia Tech.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host and MBA student Leo Haigh talks with Desmond Dickerson, Director of Future of Work Marketing at Microsoft and Jonathan King, Product Manager at Microsoft. Desmond is an MBA alum from the Class of 2015 and Jonathan is a current Evening MBA student.

Tune in as Desmond and Jonathan discuss the tech scene in Atlanta, one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the nation. As they talk about the city's journey to becoming a place where Black tech talent and minority-owned businesses thrive, both also reflect on their own experiences creating successful tech careers and the lessons they've learned along the way.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Leo Haigh talks with two fellow first-year students, Paroma Chakravarty and Thomas Landzert, as they wrap up their first semester in the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business Full-time MBA program.

Paroma and Thomas share their thoughts on moving to Atlanta and how they navigated the first semester of their MBA. They share key tips on everything from classes to internship recruiting and reflect on the highlights of their core semester.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Leo Haigh talks with Jonathan Guiliano, director of TI:GER and academic lead of CDL-Atlanta, and second-year MBA student Kyle Winkler about Scheller’s TI:GER program for MBA students.

TI:GER is a unique program offered at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. TI:GER stands for Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results, and the program partners Ph.D. students with MBA students to collaborate on building a technology-based business.

In this episode of the Intersection Podcast, host and MBA student Leo Haigh, sits down with consulting expert and executive director of the Jones MBA Career Services Center Dave Deiters and second-year Full-time MBA student Grace Stewart to talk about their journeys into the consulting.

Dave brings more than 35 years of consulting experience to this role, and Grace is the president of the MBA Consulting club. Listen to the episode to find out what it takes to be successful in consulting, what to expect, how to secure internships, and more.

Join Jonathan Clarke, Associate Professor of Finance and Senior Associate Dean of Programs, as he discusses the new Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers open enrollment course. Jonathan shares about his background and how the course will equip non-financial managers with the concepts and tools they need to improve financial decision making.

What makes someone a good negotiator and what defines a successful negotiation? Learn from Mario Moussa, faculty instructor for Georgia Tech Scheller's Executive Education courses. Hear from Mario as he discusses how negotiations differ in face-to-face versus virtual environments, the effect of Covid-19, and the best way individuals can prepare for negotiations situations.

Join us for a conversation with Arush Lal, an honoree in the inaugural Georgia Tech Alumni Association 40 Under 40 list.

From a young age, Arush Lal learned a tough lesson: Illness is universal, but healthcare resources and support are not. With one of the largest global health challenges upon us, Arush Lal’s experience in global health policy and pandemic preparedness (including with Ebola and Zika) has proved critical to Covid-19 response efforts. Arush works at the WHO Americas Office where he supports Covid-19 efforts by procuring test kits and preventing stockouts of essential medicines and public health supplies worldwide. He’s worked across government and non-government organizations including the U.S. HHS Office for Global Affairs in the Pandemic and Emerging Threats division, IntraHealth International, and the Task Force for Global Health. In addition, he was appointed the youngest member on the board of directors for Women in Global Health.

Learn about Arush’s background, what drew him to his career in public health, lessons to learn from the Covid-19 pandemic, and the future of his work.

What is Lean Six Sigma and what can it do for you and your organization? Learn from Bob Myers, faculty instructor for Georgia Tech Scheller’s new online Lean Six Sigma programs. Hear from Bob as he discusses the differences between Green Belt and Black Belt, program format, and how getting Lean Six Sigma certified can benefit your career.

Meet Bob Myers, Georgia Tech Scheller’s faculty instructor for its new online Lean Six Sigma programs. Get to know more about Bob, including his personal background, his history with Georgia Tech, and how he cultivated his passion for process improvement through his career.

Join us for a conversation with Bobby Henebry, an honoree in the inaugural Georgia Tech Alumni Association 40 Under 40 list.

Bobby came to Georgia Tech as a mechanical engineering student and eventually became a Double Jacket with an MBA in entrepreneurship in 2006. Bobby spent 11 years as an investor before deciding to step away to reinvent himself through entrepreneurialism. As an early adopter in cryptocurrencies, Bobby started his own mining operation in 2016. He has since become an internationally recognized speaker on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

Bobby also volunteers extensively with organizations like the Middle East Leadership Academy and Central Eurasian Leadership Academy, the Wounded Warrior Project Odysseys, The Global Good Fund, and Girl Power Talk, a women’s empowerment organization working in India and Nigeria. Inspired by the universal language of music, he founded the YouTube channel Chord Savvy and has brought his Martin Backpacker travel guitar with him to more than 40 countries.

Disclaimer: Nothing said is meant as investment advice, and all comments are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risks including, but not limited to, loss of principal. Consult with your financial advisor for whatever may be best for your personal situation.

Meet Anik Khan. Anik is a Georgia Tech Scheller undergrad alum in finance and economics, and he’s also the co-founder and CEO of MaxRewards, Inc., a Techstars-backed financial technology company that empowers consumers to make smarter financial decisions. Learn about Anik’s journey, from his childhood as part of a first generation immigrant family, to starting a web design and development firm at 14 years old, attending Georgia Tech, becoming an Accenture consultant, and eventually building MaxRewards.

Meet Dean Maryam Alavi of the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, as she discusses her background, the role of tech and digital disruption at work, and the role Scheller plays in shaping the workforce of the future.

Dean Maryam Alavi discusses the effects of Covid-19 on the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, along with the College's new Full-time MBA GMAT/GRE optional policy for Fall 2021 admissions.

In this episode of the Intersection podcast series, listen as James Ni, Priyesh Shah, and Nevi Shah talk about what diversity means to them and the importance it plays in creating healthy organizations and relationships in the workplace and at Scheller.

Scheller College of Business is popular for being at the intersection of business and technology. On the Ramblin' Roundtable, Scheller students, alums, faculty, and more break this intersection down further to discuss hot topics in the intersection of technology and different business areas. In today's episode, 2nd year MBA candidate Ben Rosenthal, MBA Alum Saurabh Bose, and Scheller's own Dr. Eric Overby talk about their passions for FinTech, current events going on in the field, and what they are creating next. Listen to the episode to find out more!

On this episode of The Intersection, host Jasmine Howard sits down with 2nd year MBA candidates Parv Aggarwal, Andres Bequillard, and Alex Lafley to get the scoop on their summer internships with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Apple, and Amazon. Listen to the episode to find out what helped them secure their internships, what helped them be succesfull, and more!

On this episode of The Intersection, host Jasmine Howard sits down with 2nd year MBA candidates Stephanie Landaverde, Henry McGill, and Dhaval Mehta to get the scoop on their summer internships with Deloitte, Alix Partners, and PwC. Listen to the episode to find out what helped them secure their internships, why they are returning full-time, and more!

Scheller College of Business is popular for being at the intersection of business and technology. On the Ramblin' Roundtable, Scheller students, alums, faculty, and more break this intersection down further to discuss hot topics in the intersection of technology and different business areas. In today's episode, 2nd year MBA candidate Stephen Stradley, 1st year MBA candidate Sunny Gupta, and from across the bridge Dr. Patricia Mokhtarian from Georgia Tech's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering talk about their passions for mobility, current events going on in the field, and whether or not we will have flying taxis in our future. Listen to the episode to find out more!

The Intersection sits down with full-time MBA candidates Melanie Coissard, Yash Lakhotia, and Alireza Nazari to learn about the experience of international students at Scheller. Listen to the episode to find out some of their helpful hints to thriving in an MBA program when coming from abroad.

On this episode of The Intersection, we sat down with Travis King and Sam Medinger to talk about their internships with big Atlanta corporations last summer. Sam spent the summer on the Leverage Finance team with SunTrust Robinson Humphry and Travis worked for Delta Airlines on the One Delta team.

The Intersection sat down with three of Scheller College’s rockstar women MBA candidates in celebration of International Women’s Day 2019.

Listen to this episode of The Intersection to find out more about why our guests chose to return to school when they did, what has helped them to understand a different perspective than their own, and what they will be creating next.

Poets & Quants recently ranked The Georgia Institute of Technology, Scheller College of Business among their 10 Business Schools To Watch In 2019.

The Intersection sat down with the Jones MBA Career Center’s Lauren Porter, Executive Director of MBA Admissions Katie Lloyd, and 1st Year Full-time MBA Candidate Parv Aggarwal to find out just some of the reasons Scheller is a school to watch.

Read the article for more: https://poetsandquants.com/2019/01/13/10-business-schools-to-watch-in-2019/4/

This episode of The Intersection is the second of two in our Entrepreneur Series where we talk to two outstanding Evening MBA students about their journeys with entrepreneurism.

Sawyer Williamson’s father and uncle started Williamson Brothers Bar-BQ in 1990. They came to Atlanta from central Alabama, chose a random exit off of I-75 in Marietta, found a vacant building, leased it, and moved their family to a nearby one-bedroom apartment. Today, Williamson Bros consists of five businesses with a sixth starting this spring. They have three Williamson Brothers Bar-BQ restaurants, a 16000 square foot catering facility, and an FDA approved food manufacturing facility with their products in over 2000 grocery stores and 500 restaurants.

This episode of The Intersection is one of two in our Entrepreneur Series where we talk to two outstanding Executive MBA students about their journeys with entrepreneurism.

After Christian White completed 6.5 years as an Army Officer he decided he wanted to transition to civilian life and pursue an MBA, where Georgia Tech was at the top of his list. Christian wanted to transition to Technology and he knew that Scheller, being at the intersection of business and technology, was the right place for him.

On this episode of The Intersection we sat down with Darby Foster, Rachel Luckcuck, and Matt Webster to talk about their internships with some large corporations. All three of our guests worked in the IT space with these companies and are part of the Denning Technology and Management (T&M) Program at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.

If you want to be like any of our superstar guests, heed some of the advice they imparted: work hard early on in your college career and take advantage of all of the resources available to you. We had a wonderful time chatting with these three undergraduate students and are excited to see what their future holds.

On this episode of The Intersection our host, first-year MBA student Jasmine Howard, talks to four of Scheller’s six second year full-time MBA students that interned at Nike this past summer.

Steven Kviklys and Christie King spent their summers in Oregon as Graduate Operations Interns. Steven was able to use the tools he learned in his Supply Chain Modeling class including the News Vendor Model to successfully plan Nike’s capacity in their footwear factories for the next season. Christie was tasked with converting the many channels of information Nike had for submitting chargebacks into usable data tables so Nike could easily see what went wrong and where.

Ross Smith and Joshua Partridge, both double jackets (both received undergraduate degrees from Georgia Tech and will be completing their graduate degrees next spring), interned closer to Scheller in Memphis, TN at Nike’s largest distribution center worldwide. Josh used what he learned in his Big Data Analytics class to help Nike optimize their labor force, while Ross was helping Nike configure their Warehouse Management System to increase throughput and reduce costs.

Listen to this episode of The Intersection to hear more about Scheller College of Business’s TI:GER Program, International Practicums, and Career Services as well as to find out more about what our Nike Interns did this summer, who brought home 50 pairs of shoes, and how Scheller helped them succeed.

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to intern at one of the most prestigious financial institutions in the world? Listen as three Scheller College of Business undergraduate students talk about their summer internships with Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, and Point72.

In this edition of The Intersection, we sat down with undergraduate students Naomi O’Halloran, (Goldman Sachs), Irfan Parvini (Point72), and Shane Phillipps (Credit Suisse) to hear what they learned in the world of accounting and finance.

In recognition of Veterans Day, the Intersection Podcast sat down with three of our active duty and veteran MBA students to talk about their experiences in the military and at Scheller College and how both are helping to shape their futures. All three offered prospective veteran applicants the same advice: be confident in the skills you’ve learned, as they are very valuable and relevant to you in your career search as well as the rest of your cohort.

Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from three Scheller students about their experiences at Tech, the process of landing an internship at Delta, what it’s like to work there, and why you should strongly consider Scheller if you’re thinking about getting an MBA.

Hear directly from some of the veterans at Scheller why they think others who have served in the military may be the perfect candidates to apply for an MBA from Georgia Tech. We have full-time MBA students and Veterans Jamie Foss, Samuel Jerome, Lyndy Axon, and host Alex Walsh in the podcast.

This week’s guest is Katie Lloyd, executive director of MBA Admissions at Scheller, and an extremely approachable person who would be happy to answer your more specific questions about applying. In that vein, Lloyd anticipates some of those questions this week, and makes a case for Scheller designed specifically for those individuals whose mouse cursors are hovering over the “SUBMIT APPLICATION” button.

Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from three Scheller students about their experiences at Tech, the process of landing an internship at Deloitte, what it’s like to work there, and why you should strongly consider Scheller if you’re thinking about getting an MBA.

If you want to work at Amazon, an MBA from the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Tech can get you there.

In the latest episode of “Why Scheller?”, a podcast from Scheller’s Full-time MBA program, second year students Declan Nishiyama, Prateek Mittal, and Newton Chan describe how they each landed summer internships with one of the most exciting companies in the modern business world.

Nevarda Smith, Chief Technology Officer, Docsnap

Analytics Throughout the Innovation Lifecycle

In this episode, Nevarda will discuss such topics as:

Innovation process Analytics to support innovation stages Barriers for implementing analytics and ways to overcome

Scheller MBA student podcast #1: Georgia Pacific summer interns discuss their experience and why they chose Scheller.

Speros Kokenes, Visual Analytics Practice Lead, Axis Group

Current state and trends in data visualization

In this episode, Speros will discuss such topics as:

The meaning of data visualization Current state of adaption of visualization Changes and trends in data visualization

Dr. Wes Chaar, SVP of Analytics, Data, and Decision Sciences, Turner

Using Analytics for Innovative Solutions

In this episode, Wes will discuss such topics as:

Innovation in the media industry
Using advanced analytics to develop solutions -Data for more creative and effective advertising

Victor Nilson, Senior VP Big Data, AT&T Developing and driving a strong data culture

In this episode, Victor will discuss such topics as:

The meaning of data culture
Things that make a company data driven
Moving the company to a data driven culture

Using Analytics to Drive Innovation

In this episode, Sanjay will discuss such topics as:

-Types of data-inspired innovation initiatives -Barriers to implementing analytics solutions for innovation - Suggestions for effectively integrating analytics within innovation process

The Analytics Buzz: Tom Davenport by Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

The Analytics Buzz: Keith Osbon by Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

The Analytics Buzz: Craig Brabec by Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

Designing Successful Dashboards

In this episode, Dwight will discuss such topics as:

The importance of designing great dashboards
Common pitfalls in business intelligence designs
Methods for overcoming challenges associated with dashboard choices
Advice and resources for improving skills needed

Trends in Data Science and the Focus on the Customer

• History of data and analytics • Inflection from inward to outward focus in analytics • Trend toward more customer-driven problem solving

The Criticality of Developing Truly Meaningful Insights from Analytics In this episode, Tom will discuss such topics as: Understanding what it means for data to have value Learning techniques for making your data and analytics solutions resonate Developing strategies for skills to communicate insights

Understanding Inherent Risks in Analytics In this episode, Daniel will discuss such topics as: What are types of ‘risks’ in analytics? How can we better recognize risks, and understand them? What can we do to reduce these risks within the data science and analytics process?

Instilling Analytically Focused Leadership

In this episode, Bill will discuss such topics as: Inspiring leaders to be more data focused Strategies to shift senior management toward more data-inspired leadership direction Advice for analytics professionals looking to get their leadership more data-focused

Using Data to Improve Pricing Decisions In this episode, Ahmet will discuss such topics as: Learn how pricing practices are happening now How analytics can help improve the pricing process Types of data used to create pricing models Benefits of using data to develop pricing models

The Application of Analytics and Data Science for Developing Agile Marketing

In this episode, David will discuss such topics as: The use of analytics and data science What is this agile marketing phenomenon How agile marketing relate to analytics How agile marketing works Advice for analytics professionals

Director, Interactive Media Technology Center Director, Wearable Computing Center Associate Director, Media, Institute for People and Technology Importance of Data Analytics in Wearable Devices Ecosystems In this episode, Maribeth will discuss such topics as: Data produced by wearable devices Business questions we can address about wearable devices through data analytics Improvement of wearable device technology from analytics insights

Application of Data Visualization Techniques In this episode, John will discuss such topics as: What is data visualization? What’s the role of the analyst, types of skills needed, how important are creativity, understanding the business and their objectives, and other skills? What are the barriers, what hurdles have to be overcome to truly embrace data visualization?

Developing Analytical Models Using Artificial Intelligence In this episode, Michael will discuss such topics as: What is artificial intelligence, and how does it relate to building analytical models? What are some good applications of AI in data science? What are some barriers to implementing AI based solutions? Where do you see AI going – should we expect more of the same, or will we see a shift?

The Application of Data Science in the Power Industry In this episode, John will discuss such topics as: Current state of power with regards to data and use Unique challenges in power when implementing data analytics solutions Application of data science in the energy industry Advice for influencing more data driven process in the power industry

All About Analytics Conferences In this episode, Jim will discuss such topics as: What are the different types of data science and analytics conferences? How can someone benefits from conference participation? What are the trends for data science and analytics conferences? How can someone new to conferences learn more and get involved?

Influencing by Numbers What does it mean to influence by numbers? Shouldn’t the numbers themselves tell the story? What is the path of the data science process, and where we are falling short? How can we realistically bridge the gaps between insights, consumption by decision-makers, and application of results?

Up and Coming Data Scientists and Their Preferred Roles In this episode, Tim and Andrew will discuss such topics as: Reasons why students choose data science and analytics as a field What are they looking for in an opportunity Importance of a company culture that embraces analytics and data-inspired decision-making How to appeal to and maintain freshly minted data science and analytics talent

An Overview of Machine Learning with Applications In this episode, Nik will discuss such topics as: What is machine learning? Application areas and use cases for machine learning The future of machine learning