High Velocity Careers

Brandon White is the COO of 3rd Brain, a company at the forefront of digital transformation, specializing in embedding expert digital teams within businesses to drive efficiency and profitability through AI and automation. With 3rd Brain, Brandon provides companies with a powerful, flexible approach to modernizing their operations, allowing them to scale seamlessly and gain […] The post Brandon Wh...

In this episode of High Velocity Careers, Stone Payton facilitates a discussion with Tom Devaney, Michael Cabe, Paterson G. Nya , and Diana Fonseca Wilkinson. Tom, the Executive Director of Kennesaw State University's Executive MBA program, discusses the program's impact on leadership and organizational culture. Michael, a senior manager at Home Depot, shares insights on […] The post Building a Cu...

In this episode of High Velocity Careers, Stone Payton talks with Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy. Laura shares her unique career journey from fine arts to fintech, highlighting the importance of creative skills in the tech and banking sectors. The discussion delves into the Academy's mission to bridge academia and industry, […] The post Bridging Academia an...

In this episode of High Velocity Careers, Stone Payton has a conversation with Dr. Loretta Daniels, a key figure at the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and founder of Kindle and Kendrick. Dr. Daniels shares her extensive background in communication, conflict management, and organizational leadership. The discussion highlights her career journey, the importance of diversity, […] The post Ho...

In this episode of High Velocity Careers, Stone Payton talks with Alex Timothee from Gold Standard Preservation. Alex discusses his crucial role in organ preservation and transplantation, emphasizing the importance of safe and effective organ recovery. He shares his journey into the field, the challenges and rewards of his work, and the significance of collaboration […] The post Balancing Business...

In this episode of High Velocity Careers, Stone Payton talks with Dr. Robin Cheramie, Dean of Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business, and Dr. Alison Keefe, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. The discussion centers on their career paths, the growth of KSU's business programs, and the pivotal role of faculty in student success. Dr. […] The post Empowering Future Leaders: The Role of...

In this episode of High Velocity Careers, Stone Payton speaks with Dr. Daniel Fortes, Division Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Wellstar, and Will Chilvers, the Director of Outpatient Imaging Services at Northside Hospital. They discuss their unique career paths, the challenges they face in healthcare, and the importance of combining clinical expertise with business acumen. […] The post Lessons from t...

In this episode of High Velocity Careers, Host Stone Payton and Co-Host Tom Devaney, Executive Director of Kennesaw State University's Executive MBA program, discuss the transformative impact of the program on students' careers and personal lives. Faculty members Dr. Marko Jocic and Dr. Preston Davis share their diverse career journeys and teaching philosophies. They emphasize […] The post The Bes...