The Intersection Podcast

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 a...

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 t...

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 i...

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...

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 graduati...

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...

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,...

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...

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 Intersec...

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 l...

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 Busi...

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 Environme...

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 ‘2...

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, sen...

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 navig...

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...

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 semes...

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 Effectiv...

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 experienc...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...