How Georgia Tech’s President Thinks About AI, Modern Education, and Training Students for the Future

In this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi & Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Dr. Ángel Cabrera — the President of Georgia Tech, recently ranked the #1 public university in the U.S. for return on investment.

We explore how Dr. Cabrera is helping Georgia Tech stay ahead of the curve in an era where technology—especially AI—is evolving faster than ever. From partnering with NVIDIA to build an AI supercomputer for students, to rethinking how faculty teach in an AI-native world, this episode dives deep into the future of education.

Dr. Cabrera shares what makes Georgia Tech grads stand out in the industry, why AI is still underhyped, and how industry partnerships are baked into the school’s DNA. He also opens up about what other university leaders often get wrong when trying to modernize—and why having an adaptive mindset is more important than ever.

Whether you're a student, an educator, or just curious about how top institutions are training the next generation of AI talent, this episode is full of insights, frameworks, and powerful advice from one of higher education’s most forward-thinking leaders.