AI in Higher Education: Lessons from Georgia Tech | Raheem Beyah

In this episode of Badass Leaders, Raheem Beyah, Georgia Tech's Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs joins Angela to talk about innovation, mentorship, and the evolution of leadership in higher education. Born and raised in Atlanta, Raheem shares how his grandmother's biscuits and a childhood love of video games first sparked his curiosity for technology—and how that curiosity became a lifelong mission to empower others through education and innovation.From Georgia Tech's groundbreaking AI Makerspace to national initiatives in cybersecurity and access to STEM education, Raheem reveals what it takes to lead at scale without losing sight of people. Listeners will walk away with fresh insights on resilience, mentorship, and building legacy through service, integrity, and human connection. Topics Covered The story behind how biscuits and video games shaped Raheem's early pathWhat the Atlanta Public Schools taught him about resilience and purposeThe difference between a leader and a manager—and when to be bothHow to approach conflict with empathy and strategyBuilding cultures of trust, innovation, and accountability in large organizationsThe vision behind Georgia Tech's AI Makerspace and AI-driven educationWhy mentorship and access remain the cornerstones of true leadershipWhat "leaving a legacy" really means in higher education Learn More About Raheem Beyah:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raheem-beyah/https://ece.gatech.edu/directory/raheem-beyahMentioned in this Episode: Holy Shift: Biomedical Breakthroughs Shaping Tomorrow: https://holyshiftresearch.transistor.fm/AI Makerspace at Georgia Tech:  https://coe.gatech.edu/academics/ai-for-engineering/ai-makerspaceBud Moeller's episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMA1L2B5xsM&t=179sBuilding Your A-Team blog: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/building-your-a-team/Produced by: The AGN GroupHost: Angela Gill NelmsProducer: Katie HartTagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.comAbout 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/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected].