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GlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present and Futureproofing - Evelyn SimpsonWhat needs to change to help women-led businesses get more investment? Self proclaimed 'startup finance geek', GlobalScot Evelyn Simpson is highly respected for her work supporting women-led businesses and advocating increased investment in them. Her past experience in finance took her to Asia. Since becoming a GlobalScot she now chairs charity Venture Scotland. Evelyn speaks in the week of the publication of the 2023 independent report on women in entrepreneurship, led by Ana Stewart and Mark Logan, and as the latest progress report into the Rose review of women entrepreneurship is revealed. Has the dial been sh...2023-03-0718 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present and Futureproofing - Vicky BrockPlan for uncertainty, cautions GlobalScot Vicky Brock, CEO of Vistal Works - the data technology business which protects shoppers from the harm of fake and illicit goods.With over 20 years working with data and founder of several technology companies, Vicky shares her observations on how building a technology company has changed and the importance of thinking internationally from Day One. Today her business, Vistal Works, has offices in Estonia and Scotland, and works with governments, regulators and enforcement agencies to protectshoppers from the harm of fake and illicit goods. Vicky has herself benefited from GlobalScots...2022-11-2116 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present and Futureproofing - Mhairi Main Garcia"Do your homework!" - good advice from GlobalScot Mhairi Main Garcia who shares her advice on how you can use the GlobalScot network to help you do just that in our latest podcast.Mhairi Main Garcia is Middle East Regional Head of Energy, Transport & Infrastructure, and a Partner in the legal firm Dentons. She has been away from Scotland for more than a quarter of a century, but she will always call it home. She has a passion for renewable energy and climate related matters, and is the author of numerous publications in the energy sector...2022-10-1411 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present and Futureproofing- Jamie Soon and Lyly LepinayListen now as our dynamic duo Jamie and Lyly describe their mission to increase diversity and inclusion in tech from the start. How fostering start ups with impact at the heart of their business model builds a a better world for the next generation. We speak to Jamie Soon, Technical Innovation Manager, Essilor and Lyly Lepinay ahead of her start in a new role as Corporate Website Manager for Sanofi, about their longstanding partnership; working together to embed diversity and inclusion within the tech sector and how they are using the GlobalScot network to build b...2022-08-2214 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present And Futureproofing - Iain StirlingListen now to hear how an Angus-based farming family launched spirits company Arbikie, with sustainability and continuous innovation baked-in from the start. This podcast episode features GlobalScot Iain Stirling, co-owner of Arbikie Distillers, a family business with its heritage in farming and now responsible for a portfolio of 'field to bottle' spirits including Nadar Gin, Kirsty's Gin and Arbikie 1794 Highland Rye Whisky. The continuously innovating family behind the Arbikie brand recently announced plans to power the distillery with onsite wind and hydrogen.Our podcast theme Past, Present and Futureproofing, puts the...2022-04-0418 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present and Futureproofing - Jacqui GaleWith her unrivalled experience and expertise with some of the world’s most iconic premium brands in consumer industries, GlobalScot Jacqui Gale, CEO of Wax Lyrical shares her insights and advice for Scottish companies driving their international growth. In her numerous roles including founding her own business and working and living across the globe, ,Jacqui has been responsible for rapid international growth in the beauty, textile and home products markets – including taking a small Scottish brand to international markets. Listen now to the latest episode in our podcast series, with GlobalScot Jacqui Gale. Jacqui is passio...2022-01-2116 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present And Futureproofing - Paul PierottiHow can you use data to tell a compelling story and chart the future direction for a business, its products and services and how customers access them? Listen now to the latest episode in our podcast series, with GlobalScot Paul Pierotti.Paul Pierotti, Partner in EY Ireland's Data Analytics & Emerging Technology Practice, is passionate about active use of analytics. Paul explains how businesses can use data to light a meaningful path forward for business strategy and to provide customers with the products and services they really want.Our podcast theme Past, Present and Futureproofing, puts...2021-12-1019 min
Lessons I Learned in LawDaniel Glazer on why a career in law is like launching a start-upIn this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Daniel Glazer.Daniel is an American technology lawyer, strategic business advisor, and the Managing Partner of Wilson Sonsini's London office. Dan advises high-growth UK/European technology and life sciences companies on raising capital in the US and UK/Europe, expanding their businesses into US markets, and connecting with investors, corporates, and advisors.Daniel shares the three lessons he has learned in law including:Building a career in the law is like building a start-up.Luck is preparation meeting opportunity.S...2021-11-0426 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present and Futureproofing - Kenny MurdochAs Glasgow hosts COP26, this month’s podcast features GlobalScot Kenny Murdoch, CFO of Acteon, which focuses on the energy sector and leading on energy transition. Not only a highly experienced CFO but also actively involved in a number of communities and networks, Kenny is also a coach with learning and development platform Everwise.In this episode he offers an abundance of practical observations including how business can embrace the opportunities of energy and also wider opportunities for businesses wishing to optimise their experiences of internationalisation. Kenny reflects on the start of his career and learning at Pai...2021-11-0111 min
Unlocking Insights[Ep 7] Graeme Cook, Keller Group Plc – Unlocking Insights (introduced by Alison Loveday)Welcome to Unlocking Insights, the series where we speak with company founders and senior business leaders from across the globe as part of Unlocking Ambition – Scotland’s flagship entrepreneurial development programme.
In this episode we meet Graeme Cook – an experienced board-level HR Leader with an established track record of delivery in blue-chip companies and recognised for having appointed, upgraded, and developed high performing Executive leadership teams.
Graeme was appointed as a GlobalScot by the First Minister of Scotland in May 2017
#UnlockingAmbition is a business accelerator that provides intensive wrap-around support for Scotland’s most promi...2021-11-0155 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present and Futureproofing - Evelyn MacLeanGlobalScot Evelyn MacLean pioneered as one of the first women in oil and gas in Scotland. From her early days at the Nigg fabrication yard in the Highlands, to leading supply chain and procurement in Houston, Texas, for organisations including BP and Halliburton, she describes an approach which combines determination and collaborative leadership. She is currently advisor to the International Oil and Gas Producers Association, passionate about diversity and inclusion as a driver for the workforce of the future. Our podcast theme Past, Present and Futureproofing, puts the spotlight on some of our industry leading GlobalScots across...2021-09-2920 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present and Futureproofing - Dave TudorGlobalScot Dave Tudor - who is Co-Chair of the industry leadership group Life Sciences Scotland and Managing Director of the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) - reflects on how life sciences in Scotland is growing and how the pharma industry has changed throughout his career to date.Our podcast theme Past, Present and Futureproofing, puts the spotlight on some of our industry leading GlobalScots across a range of sectors. It's a chance to reflect on personal experiences in business and how the industry has changed and continues to change now. In this episode, GlobalScot Dave Tudor looks...2021-08-3019 minGlobalScot: Past, Present and FutureproofingGlobalScot: Past, Present and Futureproofing - Rajiv BhatiaAny views or opinions expressed in Podcast episodes are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily represent those of Scottish Enterprise or Scottish Development International. 2021-07-1514 min
Royal DishHer Majesty’s right-hand man in MissouriDid you know Her Majesty has people sprinkled throughout the United States who work to represent her interests? Here in Missouri she’s represented by Mark Sutherland, who was also appointed as a GlobalScot by First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. Mark joins Royal Dish for an extensive talk about his work here in Missouri, why it’s critical for the United Kingdom, and his near-brush with Her Majesty. Of course, we also discuss the biggest news of the week - Princess Beatrice’s engagement and an update on the Sussexes royal to...2019-10-0400 min