We were fortunate enough to grab a few minutes with these Atlanta business leaders to talk shop, get their backstory, and find out more about their field and what’s to come.

1. Jason Prater with Sulky of America

Jason Prater (@jason_g_prater) is the President of Sulky of America , a leader in the home sewing industry. In his 20 years with the company, he has been integral in the company’s exponential growth.

Listen to the interview here.

2. Tracie-Ruth Kriete of S4b Social

Tracie-Ruth Kriete  (@TracieRuth) has over 16 years in the interactive industry. She is the head of online marketing for the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association and is SVP of Strategy and Operations for S4b Social. Some of her past clients include The Cookie Studio, Vesuvius Pizzeria, Edgewood Speakeasy, and Kudzu.com.

Listen to the interview here.

3. Nelson Mills of Columbia Property Trust

Nelson Mills  has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Property Trust since 2010, and is responsible for the company’s overall strategy, capital transactions and operations.

Listen to the interview here.

4. Jared Degnan of Kellen Communications, (@KellenCompany)

Jared Degnan  (@jareddegnan) is a self-proclaimed over-caffeinated brand geek and strategy wonk. He is the Director of Digital Strategy for Kellen Communications, one of Atlanta’s largest public relations firms. He has 12 years of experience in marketing analysis, strategy and online brand development for brands like Kraft Foods, Vespa USA, MetLife, Intel and Pedigree.

Listen to the interview here.

5. Brian Dally with GROUNDFLOOR

Brian Dally (@brian_dally) is a co-founder and CEO of GROUNDFLOOR . He is responsible for marketing as well as setting long term direction and goals for the company. Dally has 15 years of disruptive technology startup experience in Silicon Valley, Boston, London and the North Carolina Triangle region.

Listen to the interview here.