Atlanta Business Radio

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, host Lee Kantor talks with Kat Reynolds, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Impact at Veritiv, a packaging and logistics company. Kat shares how Veritiv integrates social responsibility into its business through employee volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships, and creative use of company resources. She discusses impactful initiatives like the “Goodness [&#8...

In this episode we’ll preview Fintech South, a world-class event scheduled to run from August 19-20 at the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall. Hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), Fintech South has emerged as one the largest and most impactful financial technology conferences in the Southeast U.S. and nationally. The organizers are […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews John Shuman, President and CEO of Shuman Farms. John shares the history and growth of Shuman Farms, the unique qualities of Vidalia sweet onions, and how the farm expanded to supply onions year-round by partnering with growers in Peru. The conversation covers industry regulations, branding, […]

Cortney Newmans recently co-founded Asteris Lending, an institutionally-backed private lending firm headquartered in Atlanta with a mission to originate $1 billion in real estate loans nationwide. Backed by Nomura Securities International Inc., Asteris brings a sponsor-focused, relationship-driven approach to financing projects ranging from new construction to fix-and-flip and rental investments....

John Inhouse is the Senior Market Executive for the Atlanta Buckhead & Associates Market of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management (MLWM). The Atlanta Buckhead & Associates Market covers three offices geographically including Atlanta Buckhead, Avalon, and Atlanta Galleria. He leads over 300 partners and manages over $300 million in revenue and $45 billion in assets and […]

Tracey Powell is the Senior Vice President – Office Leader for the PNFP Economic Empowerment Resource Center in Atlanta, GA.  In addition to leading a full-service bank office, she promotes financial dignity through assisting mastermind participants in increasing their credit scores, increasing their savings and reducing their debts while creating a mentality of wealth that […]

Dr. Shatrela Washington-Hubbard currently serves as the Swinton A. Griffith III dean and program director of human resource management programs for the College of Business & Communication at Brenau University. As dean of the College of Business & Communication, Washington-Hubbard is focusing on building strategic alliances to grow the college, differentiate the program offerings, and creat...

Dany Hernandez is a Cuban immigrant pursuing his passion for connection and community through technology and business. He graduated from Emory University in 2023 with a focus on Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Organization & Management. He’s working on a startup called Sonaara, a meetup app that connects users to one another at local spots, creating authentic, […]

As CPO, at Verusen, Ross Sonnabend is responsible for product and design, the product portfolio and the customer experience. He brings exceptional expertise and industry knowledge in technology products with over 20 years of experience with established and startup companies, drawing on a background in Business Strategy, Finance, Operations, and Product Management. He has worked […]

Fox Gives is the philanthropic arm of Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre, dedicated to preserving historic theaters and supporting local communities. Opening in 1929 with nearly 100 years of history, the Fox Theatre has become a driving force of preservation, with dedicated efforts to maintain its original character while inspiring hope and revitalization for other historic […]

Ilham Askia is a seasoned nonprofit leader with a deep commitment to advancing social justice and equity. As the President and CEO of the East Lake Foundation, she is responsible for leading the strategic vision and ongoing work with partners to ensure progress towards the Foundation’s mission. The East Lake Foundation was established in 1995 […]

LaWanda Scales, Owner of Wisper Couture, didn’t let anything get in her way of achieving her goals, dreams, and aspirations. Diagnosed with a rare medical condition and having several close calls to losing her life, she strived through it all with determination to live life to the fullest while enhancing the lives of others by […]

Rohit Panedka is Microsoft General Manager, E+D Product and Atlanta Site Lead. He is responsible for M365 and Experiences and Devices Support, Care, Innovation and value generation for our customers through Care and Support. His organization looks to understand customer needs with empathy and consistently experimenting on improving outcomes and experiences for our customers and […]

Louis Gump is a business builder, transformational leader, and pragmatic optimist. He has served as a senior executive within large corporations, as CEO of smaller companies, and in industry leadership roles. He has worked with talented teams and achieved remarkable success for technology-driven growth businesses within companies including The Weather Channel and CNN, where he […]

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Dr. Rajeeb Hazra has more than three decades of experience in supercomputing, quantum, […]

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Vikram Ramani, CIO of Synovus, is a results-oriented leader with an excellent record […]

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. John B. Wilson, vice president and chief information officer for Spelman College, is […]

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Ron McMurtrie, CMO at Honeywell, is an accomplished results-oriented global business leader with […]

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Larry K. Williams has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Technology Association […...

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Jason Sankey, CIO City of Atlanta, is an Executive with over 18 years […]

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Javier Delgado, CEO of Quadion Technologies, helps teams solve IT related problems with an […]

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Yogaraj (Yogs) Jayaprakasam joined Deluxe Corporation in May 2022 as Chief Technology and […]

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. As Chief People Officer, Caroline Cochran is responsible for developing and executing QGenda’s […]

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Dr. Loretta Daniels, Interim Executive Director, Technology Association of Georgia’, TAG-Ed and CEO and Mana...

Georgia Technology Summit brings together 1000+ Georgia-focused technologists to network, learn, and engage with the latest trends in Georgia innovation. This year’s summit was held at the Woodruff Arts Center, a stunning and iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Scott McMichael serves as Managing Director of North America at Improving, supporting the […]