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Today we celebrate the launch of The ASK, a book that empowers entrepreneurs to confidently ask for what they need to grow, scale, and succeed on a global stage. In the latest article on the Saltire Sentinel, author Russell Dalgleish shares why this book matters now more than ever and how it can unlock doors you didn’t even know were open.
It’s more than a book. It’s the start of a movement.
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CivTech Scotland have shared this years pitches from the latest CivTech Demo Day. Congratulations to all 13 companies involved who will start preparing their products and solutions to public sector challenges for market following the conclusion of this year’s Scottish Government’s CivTech programme. The Saltire Sentinel shared an article all about this years challenges, pitches and feedback.
Last week Steven Turner, CEO of the Net Zero Nation was interviewed on SBN member Jamie Burns Late Lunch Show. Steven shared the history and development of the NZN and their purpose in supporting businesses as they navigate their carbon reduction journey. Watch the episode Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd. page here.
Congratulations to Josh Robertson️ of Engineer a Career on reaching the finals of the Interceltic Startup Challenge. This international competition runs heats in each Celtic Nation, with the winner securing a range of business support services, introductions to potential investors, and a fully funded trip to Lorient, France, to pitch in the final. Checkout the other finalists ahead of their final pitches on August 4th at the Interceltic Business Forum here.
SBN Ambassador Craig Gunn will be in Washington DC next week and is looking to connect with members of the Scottish Diaspora. Craig brings a wealth of knowledge of the business ecosystems in Spain and Scotland. If you are in the Washington DC region and keen to meetup to discuss drop Craig a message on LinkedIn or on a comment here.
Congrats to Bruce Walker on launching Small Business 1000, a partnership between partnership between Powering Futures X The Herald Scotland. This new network will help grow and support small business who are creating opportunities for young people. Money raised through the network will go towards the Powering Futures School programme. Learn more about Small Business 1000 here.
Scottish EDGE in partnership with Heriot-Watt University is recruiting a KTP Associate in Judging Methodology for Entrepreneurship. This 18-month opportunity is well-suited to individuals with a strong interest in entrepreneurship, decision-making, and systems design. Whether you are a researcher seeking to apply your expertise or a practitioner with a strategic mindset and a commitment to fairness, we encourage you to apply above.
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Hear from those who are at the top of their academic fields, have built international companies, run global charities, compete at the peak of their sport and much more.
