Russell Dalgleish Siobhán Jordan Karen Wood Joe Goldblatt Paul Forrest Jamie McGowan

Innovation, Investment and Entrepreneurship in Scotland Today

A Talk by Russell Dalgleish , Paul Forrest , Siobhán Jordan , Jamie McGowan , Karen Wood MBA and Professor Joe Goldblatt

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About this Talk

This unique event, delivered by Scottish Business Network, has been designed to provide an insight into the Scottish business ecosystem today. Scotland has a proud history of innovation but the focus of this event will be aimed at what is currently happening in Scotland and how the diaspora can help support this initiatives currently underway.

The event will commence with a short presentation by SBN Chairman Russell Dalgleish followed by an exploration on the advancements that have been achieved in terms of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Scotland. This will be followed by an analysis of the key themes by a panel of leading Scots and friends of Scotland.

30 September 2020, 05:00 PM

05:00 PM - 06:15 PM

About The Speakers

Russell Dalgleish

Russell Dalgleish

Chairman, SBN

Chairman of Scottish Business Network, Managing Partner Exolta, Serial Entrepreneur and Business Advisor


Paul Forrest

Paul Forrest

SBN Ambassador, SBN

"I have for many years extolled the virtues of Scotland as the best destination for access to European markets, talented workers and a progressive growth focused culture."


Siobhán Jordan

Siobhán Jordan

Director, Interface

"Passionate about supporting emerging leaders in an ever-changing world"


Jamie McGowan

Jamie McGowan

Managing Director, Essence of Harris

"Leading Scottish entrepreneur who has developed a range of products based around scents and products inspired by the Outer Hebrides."


Karen Wood

Karen Wood MBA

Director of Enterprise, Informatics Ventures

"My focus is on Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, Investment and Powerful Partnerships"


Joe Goldblatt

Professor Joe Goldblatt

Author, Speaker and Consultant

"The founding president of the International Special Events Society and was the developer of the original Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) international qualification program."