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Real Stories, Real Leadership: Georgia Tech Alumni

Real Stories, Real Leadership: Georgia Tech Alumni

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 Real Stories, Real Leadership: Georgia Tech Alumni This episode features a deep, surprisingly personal conversation with two Georgia Tech powerhouses whose careers span biomedical engineering, venture investing, university leadership, and global innovation. They unpack what it looks like to build teams that solve real-world problems, how diversity fuels breakthrough ideas, and why Georgia Tech became a national model for AI adoption long before most institutions were ready. Watch Full Interviews Here: Angela & Gia: https://youtu.be/vh69c_f4Sv8?si=_lP7WQOfiSV_5IqkBeth: https://youtu.be/JXrICZjyhec?si=hdmHm8jvCMJOHh6yCathleen: https://youtu.be/A1FVVQ1hmi4?si=wCqhllwwK5okpp5bEric: https://youtu.be/mMCg-aW8eoQ?si=_zfZeRfn595LBGlPKofi: https://youtu.be/5CKPG7nfwww?si=R8nOvyLBB54jloSONassir: https://youtu.be/ex1hDKRPrxg?si=JpImeGf_15aKZnrOSherry: https://youtu.be/lrFVN8oN0g0?si=YqcI2RLK2JLU-duyRaheem: https://youtu.be/qab7tPVmWng?si=xsYz-g956wRPNzoh Mentioned in This Episode Georgia Tech: https://www.gatech.edu/Emory University: https://www.emory.edu/home/index.htmlBiolocity: https://biolocity.gatech.edu/Emory BioFoundry: https://www.ebfi.org/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: https://www.choa.org/Georgia Tech AI Maker Space: https://coe.gatech.edu/academics/ai-for-engineering/ai-makerspaceShawn Jones, Georgia Tech Quarterback: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Jones_(gridiron_football)#:~:text=Jones%20is%20arguably%20one%20of,4%20years%20of%20collegiate%20play.Wayne Clough, former Georgia Tech President: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._Wayne_Clough The discussion also tackles questions people often search for, including: How does Georgia Tech approach AI in admissions and engineering education?What makes biomedical engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory so influential?How do major universities build a culture of innovation instead of bureaucracy?What does "return on investment" really mean in early-stage healthtech and translational science?How can diversity and inclusion directly improve engineering and research outcomesHow do leaders manage autonomy, accountability, and innovation at large institutions? Key Takeaways Georgia Tech's early, unapologetic commitment to AI wasn't a gamble — it was a strategic pivot that's now shaping national standards.True innovation requires proximity: engineers belong in ICUs, clinicians belong in labs, and teams must literally see each other's world.Diversity isn't a slogan here. It shows up as better problem framing, richer solutions, and expanded opportunity.Return on investment in academic innovation isn't just dollars — it's follow-on funding, regulatory milestones, and the long-term shaping of founders and researchers.Autonomy is essential. Leaders who expect innovation must give people room to own decisions and be accountable for them.The Georgia Tech–Emory ecosystem works because it prioritizes translation over theory; projects move, pivot, or end quickly.Exposure changes trajectories. A single visit to campus, a commencement speech, or a STEM Saturday can alter how someone sees their future. Themes Innovation culture inside major research institutionsDiversity as a driver of engineering and scientific breakthroughsAI adoption and ethics in higher educationTranslational science and commercialization in healthcareLeadership, autonomy, and accountability at scaleResilience, reinvention, and nontraditional career pathsThe power of community impact and early exposure to STEM Produced by: The AGN Group, Host: Angela Gill Nelms, Producer: Katie Hart Tagline: Be Brave. Be Badass. Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.com About The AGN Group: At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com. Social Media Channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2 Want to be a Podcast Guest? If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@badassleaderspodcast.com
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