Kerel Fryar
Director of Strategic Partnerships @Georgia Fintech Academy
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Strategic Partnerships @Georgia Fintech Academy
Atlanta, GA, US
Lead the Academy’s revenue infrastructure and partner ecosystem strategy, translating executive vision into scalable systems that drive predictable sponsorship growth and long-term industry alignment.Key Impact & Responsibilities:• Architect and manage the sponsor and prospect pipeline with defined stages, ownership, forecasting discipline, and revenue reporting leadership can trust.• Design and implement repeatable operating rhythms for partnership management, including pipeline reviews, sponsor check-ins, reporting cadences, and performance dashboards.• Lead partner listening tours and ecosystem engagement efforts to deepen relationships, identify expansion opportunities, and strengthen long-term alignment with fintech industry needs.• Develop SOPs and playbooks that institutionalize sponsor management processes and convert institutional knowledge into durable, transferable systems.• Serve as the Academy’s revenue early-warning system, proactively surfacing pipeline risks, engagement gaps, and growth opportunities with analytical rigor and strategic context.• Drive data-informed forecasting models that improve revenue predictability and strengthen executive decision-making.• Ensure the Academy’s sponsorship and partnership model is scalable, sustainable, and strategically aligned to workforce and fintech innovation priorities.
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
Innovation Management
Marylhurst University
MBA, Sustainable Business / Government Policy & Administration
Cornell University
Change Leadership Certificate
ABOUT KEREL FRYAR
I am a strategic partnership and innovation leader focused on helping organizations navigate change, adopt emerging technologies, and unlock human potential.Throughout my career, I have operated at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and talent development — building innovation ecosystems, launching early-talent pipelines, and leading cross-sector partnerships that create measurable impact. My work spans financial services, travel & hospitality, consulting, and higher education, where I’ve helped organizations translate emerging trends in AI, data, and fintech into real-world opportunities.Currently, as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Georgia FinTech Academy, I collaborate with industry leaders, universities, and community stakeholders to expand access to fintech careers, strengthen workforce pipelines, and create experiential learning opportunities that prepare talent for the future of work.What drives me most is enabling others to succeed. Whether mentoring emerging professionals, designing immersive learning experiences, or facilitating innovation initiatives, I am passionate about creating environments where people can grow, experiment, and thrive.Core strengths include:• Strategic partnerships & ecosystem development• Innovation strategy & emerging technology adoption (AI, FinTech, data)• Workforce mobility & early talent pipeline design• Program leadership & cross-functional collaboration• Customer experience & human-centered design• Facilitation, mentoring, and community buildingI believe meaningful innovation happens when technology, purpose, and people align — and I’m committed to helping organizations and individuals realize that potential.
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