Martin is joined by Russell Dalgleish - Chair of Scottish Business Network, Managing Partner Exolta and Technology Serial Entrepreneur. The pair discuss the tough realities of COVID-19 for Scottish business and the urgent need for new opportunities. Russell talks about global interest in Scottish companies and Martin comments on effective networking and relationship building. The pair go on to talk about the goal of creating international visions and ambitions. 

Russell Dalgleish: ‘Russell is a high-profile influencer and connector, as well as a serial entrepreneur. He is the founding Managing Partner of the advisory group, Exolta Capital Partners as well as angel investor. In his earlier career he has held board leadership positions with International companies achieving turnover in excess of £200m. Today Russell sits on the boards on ten companies and organisations including the Institute of Directors Scotland, Mr Finch Limited and Remarkable. He has also recently expanded his efforts internationally by launching his co-founded Business Network, SBN, into the US and has been recognised as one of the top 100 Most Influential British Entrepreneurs (No.67).’ Read more: www.russelldalgleish.co.uk/#about

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Martin: ‘Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You’ - book Frances Frei and Anne Morriss - www.goodreads.com/book/show/49208248-unleashed

Russell: ‘Responsibility Rebellion: An Unconventional Approach to Personal Empowerment’ - book by Kain Ramsay - www.goodreads.com/book/show/54433378-responsibility-rebellion

Scottish Business Network: www.sbn.scot

Russell Dalgleish: www.russelldalgleish.co.uk

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