After Class

Towson University College of Business and Economics
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After Class is the podcast from Towson University’s College of Business and Economics, hosted by Dean Prabakar Kothandaraman.  Step beyond the classroom and into conversations with the people who make up the CBE community and the business world beyond it. Each episode brings together alumni, business leaders, students and other members of the CBE community to explore their experiences, ideas, careers and perspectives on the issues shaping business today.  From career journeys and leadership lessons to emerging trends and the future of business, After Class is a place to connect, learn and hear stories from across the CBE community.  Because the conversation doesn’t end when class does. 

Episodes

  1. Oct 13

    After Class: Brian Moran '98

    In this episode of After Class, Dean Prabakar Kothandaraman sits down with Towson University alumnus Brian Moran to talk about the unexpected journey that took him from a struggling high school student on Long Island to a Navy veteran, entrepreneur and CEO. Brian shares how a high school teacher challenged him to think bigger, how his military service transformed his approach to work and learning, and how his experience at Towson helped lay the foundation for his career. He also reflects on leaving a secure government job to pursue entrepreneurship, building GovCIO into a nearly $1 billion company, and the leadership lessons he learned along the way. Today, Brian is focused on investing, mentorship and philanthropy. He talks about why impact—not just financial success—has become his measure of success, the mentors who shaped his career, and the lessons he hopes to pass on to the next generation. Thanks for listening to After Class, a podcast from Towson University’s College of Business & Economics. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us next time as we continue the conversation beyond the classroom. Learn more: towson.edu/cbe Follow CBE: @towsonCBE on Instagram

    After Class: Brian Moran '98

  2. Sep 8

    After Class: James Downing '00

    What does it take to build a career—and how much of that journey happens outside the classroom? In this inaugural episode of After Class, Dean Prabakar Kothandaraman sits down with James Downing ’00, CEO of Bolton, a benefits, retirement and compensation consulting firm, and a distinguished Economics alum from Towson University’s College of Business and Economics. James shares the unconventional path that took him from working in restaurants and retail to earning his economics degree at Towson at age 31, and ultimately to senior leadership roles at major companies including McCormick and Stanley Black & Decker. He discusses why experiences outside your field of study can become some of your most valuable professional skills, the importance of understanding your own value, and how his experiences have shaped his approach to leadership. The conversation also explores mentorship, the value of having a sense of purpose, navigating uncertainty and imposter syndrome, and why leaders should focus on “selling, not telling”—helping others understand the why behind a decision rather than simply telling them what to do. James closes with advice for students on thinking strategically about their careers, aligning their efforts with their goals and building the skills and experiences they’ll need for the future. Thanks for listening to After Class, a podcast from Towson University’s College of Business & Economics. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us next time as we continue the conversation beyond the classroom. Learn more: towson.edu/cbe Follow CBE: @towsonCBE on Instagram

    After Class: James Downing '00

  3. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Welcome to After Class!

    Meet After Class, the new podcast from Towson University’s College of Business and Economics, hosted by Dean Prabakar Kothandaraman.  In this trailer, Prabakar introduces a podcast created for the entire CBE community—students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the College. After Class brings you conversations with people who have different experiences, perspectives and paths, exploring everything from careers and leadership to business trends, life lessons and what’s next.  This is a space to learn from one another, stay connected and hear the stories happening across the CBE community.  Episodes will premiere every month, with our first episode launching next week, September 8. Make sure to hit that follow or subscribe button right now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow After Class and join us for the conversation.  Thanks for listening to After Class, a podcast from Towson University’s College of Business & Economics. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us next time as we continue the conversation beyond the classroom. Learn more: towson.edu/cbe Follow CBE: @towsonCBE on Instagram

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About

After Class is the podcast from Towson University’s College of Business and Economics, hosted by Dean Prabakar Kothandaraman.  Step beyond the classroom and into conversations with the people who make up the CBE community and the business world beyond it. Each episode brings together alumni, business leaders, students and other members of the CBE community to explore their experiences, ideas, careers and perspectives on the issues shaping business today.  From career journeys and leadership lessons to emerging trends and the future of business, After Class is a place to connect, learn and hear stories from across the CBE community.  Because the conversation doesn’t end when class does. 

Information

  • Creator
    Towson University College of Business and Economics
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 After Class
  • Show Website
    After Class