A massive thank you to everyone who came to our networking event in London this week. Three Scottish Businesses pitched their "Ask" to a sold out session in Angel and the food and drinks supplied by the Auld Hag were divine! Thank you to Jonny Downie for coordinating the session, Gregg Boyd and the team for hosting us and to our interviewees Cath Strachan, Steven Turner and Joshua Winstanley. We are already planning our next event in London so keep an eye out in the newsletter for updates.

"When I was 30, I got a call that changed everything, a chance to work in Indonesia with KPMG. I packed a suitcase, shipped my worldly goods (some still unopened!), and boarded a plane. That “temporary” contract became a decades-long adventure building tax practices, launching new firms, and raising a family." SBN ambassador Graham Garven wrote an article for the Saltire Sentinel exploring working life in Indonesia and the opportunities for Scottish organisations to work in the region. Read the full piece here.

"This week, over a coffee, Doug and I discussed some of the best, AI-powered tools coming to market, which will make the life of the entrepreneur so much easier." SBN Chair Russell Dalgleish and Doug Stevenson have started a new series exploring the best AI assistance tools for Business Leaders. The first episode explores Happenstance an Ai Networking tool that helps to get the most out of your LinkedIn connections. Watch the video here.

The latest episode of the Scottish Business Network Podcast is out now! In the latest edition Russell Dalgleish sat down with SBN ambassador to San Francisco Doug Stevenson for a dynamic conversation spanning continents, industries, and insights. Doug shares his personal background and early career, offering a glimpse into the formative experiences that shaped his global perspective. The conversation explores Doug’s entrepreneurial journey with Vibrant Media, a pioneering contextual advertising company that achieved significant success in the US and beyond. Watch the full discussion above.

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