At the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, excellence means connection, innovation, and experience. In 2025, we’ve focused on advancing our mission of becoming the world’s most connected, experiential, and entrepreneurial business school. These pillars drive our strategy and empower our community to lead boldly in a world of constant change.
Anuj Mehrotra
Dean and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Chair
At Scheller, connection is at the heart of everything we do. From our home in Tech Square, we bring students, faculty, and industry leaders together to create pathways to opportunity. This year, we deepened those connections through new programs, interdisciplinary partnerships, and initiatives designed to prepare leaders for a world where business and technology converge.
We launched the M.S. Major in Management Online program, making it the first online graduate degree offered by the College.
We launched the first-ever interdisciplinary B.S. to M.S. pathway in partnership with the Colleges of Computing and Engineering.
We introduced five new minors to meet emerging market demands: Entrepreneurship Minor, Fintech Minor, Real Estate Development and Finance Minor, Sports and Entertainment Minor, Sustainable Business Minor.
Our upcoming home in Tech Square Phase 3 Scheller Tower will feature cutting-edge space for distance learning and collaboration with the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
We surpassed $100 million in philanthropic support through “Transforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech,” funding scholarships, faculty excellence, and campus-industry connections.
Jan. 28
Tim shared how his company evolved from an ATM hardware provider to a full-service banking technology firm offering end-to-end solutions like ATM-as-a-Service, cash recycling, and advanced interfaces for global retailers and financial institutions.
March 20
Andrew discussed balancing principles with adaptability in leadership, AI’s role in efficiency, personalized portfolios, challenges in tokenization and democratizing investments, financial literacy, and evolving workforce skills.
March 21
Bill discussed Truist’s purpose-driven approach and the need for agile, empathetic leadership. Rogers highlighted AI’s role in improving client and community experiences while ensuring strong risk governance.
March 27
Mark explored the resilience of data, the importance of innovation and championing strategic priorities, and the challenges inherent in addressing today’s cybersecurity landscape in data analytics.
May 15
Jon explored investment strategy, resilience, long-term thinking, social impact, the future of cities like New York City, and AI’s transformative role.
Sept. 3
Beth shared her journey from pre-med to construction leadership, offering insights on industry trends, company culture, and the power of mentorship and innovation.
Sept. 16
Stephen shared insights on leadership, innovation, and the evolving payments landscape, while reflecting on his 40-year journey with the company.
Oct. 8
Kim Greene discussed energy leadership, innovation, and the company’s pivotal role in powering Georgia’s growth amid rising demands from AI, data centers, and a changing energy landscape.
Nov. 6
Donnie and Eldrid discussed how Atlanta and global innovators are leveraging AI, public-private partnerships, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship to build enhanced tech ecosystems.
At Scheller, business education goes beyond the classroom. We believe the best way to learn business is to live it through immersive programs that bridge theory and practice. This year, our students tackled real-world challenges, collaborated with industry leaders, and explored innovative solutions that shape a more sustainable and connected future.
Scheller hosted one-of-a-kind conferences that gathered 700+ students, faculty, and industry leaders to connect big ideas with the real world.
The third annual Household Finance Conference featured discussions about macroeconomic trends, household balance sheets, and financial inclusion.
The eighth annual Marketing Innovation Conference at Scheller brought together students, alumni, faculty, and the business community.
The Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business hosted the 23rd annual Roundtable for Engineering Entrepreneurship Research, honoring Marie Thursby and convening scholars from around the globe.
The TechForward 2.0 MBA Conference, “The Intersection of Innovation and Industry,” was a two-day event that brought together Scheller College MBA students, Georgia Tech graduate students, alumni, and industry professionals.
Entrepreneurship is in Scheller’s DNA. In 2025, we expanded opportunities for students to innovate, lead, and create. They launched ventures, built networks, and shaped the future of business. From top national rankings to hands-on experiences in the Business Lab, our community continues to lead with creativity, resilience, and purpose.
Scheller students and alumni continue to make an impact across industries, paving innovating paths to success.
Sahir Shroff, a surgical oncologist and Executive MBA student, is using his business education to tackle inefficiencies he’s seen firsthand in healthcare. His goal: to build systems that make treatment more effective, humane, and sustainable.
From launching Stord during his freshman year at Georgia Tech to building it into a billion-dollar supply chain company, Sean Henry’s entrepreneurial journey shows how grit, support, and a customer-first mindset can reshape an industry and inspire the next generation of founders.
Georgia Tech connections and a shared entrepreneurial vision led Paige Todd and fellow alumni to co-found Flock Safety, a company on a mission to make communities safer through innovative security technology.
Two Scheller-founded ventures, Custom Crumb and DivineDrive, were recognized by Poets&Quants as among the most disruptive business school startups of the year.
Undergrad students and sisters Ali and Avery Sellers and their company, Custom Crumb, were selected as part of Poets&Quants’ "Most Disruptive Business School Startups of 2024."
Scheller’s Business Lab empowers students to turn classroom ideas into real-world startups, launching five ventures through hands-on mentorship.
Undergrad students Ty C. Thompson and Sydney Brown and their company, DivineDrive, Inc., were selected as part of Poets&Quants’ "Most Disruptive Business School Startups of 2024."
