Cottrell Speaker Series
The Cottrell Speaker Series welcomes prominent business professionals to share their first-hand experience and personal insights in topics of leadership with students, faculty, staff and local members of the business community.
In addition to learning from the experts in their respective fields, many attendees have also found opportunities through the program to sharpen their networking skills, increase their connections, and uncover unique leads to internships and employment.
Upcoming Speaker
Louis K. Gump
Cottrell Center Ballroom (Dahlonega Campus)
Louis Gump is a partner in the Executive Operations practice at TechCXO, where he helps high-growth companies thrive as a fractional Chief Operating Officer, strategic advisor, and executive coach. He specializes in turning high-level vision into operational reality by aligning strategy, execution, and leadership.
A seasoned leader in technology and digital media, he has held senior executive roles at The Weather Channel, CNN, and Cox Media, and served as CEO of two digital ventures. Known as a pragmatic, transformational business builder, Louis has led organizations to success across multiple platforms while also giving back to industry and community. He served for a decade on the board of the Mobile Marketing Association, and currently holds board positions with Junior Achievement of Georgia and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
Passionate about elevating intrapreneurs worldwide, Louis is the author of The Inside Innovator: A Practical Guide to Intrapreneurship (Fast Company Press, 2024), an award-winning bestseller that equips leaders to drive change from within. He is a frequent speaker on innovation and leadership for global corporations, high-growth companies, and leading universities.
Foundations of Intrapreneurship
In today’s shifting economic landscape, the ability to innovate within existing organizations is a critical skill for emerging business leaders. This one-hour interactive session examines the core principles of intrapreneurship, including the practice of applying a growth mindset and proven frameworks to excel with teams in this environment.
Participants will explore how intrapreneurs identify growth opportunities, navigate organizational complexity, and implement creative solutions to serve customers, improve efficiency and create new value.














