The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.

Hunter & Haughey Talk Tech, Trump, and Taxes


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Air Date: September 21st, 2025

Special Guests: Jamie Hunter, COO of Aveni & John McCaig, Nexenergy.

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter.

This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays between 11am-12pm with WYRE (www.trywyre.com)

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This episode dives into hydrogen innovation, AI in financial services, major investments in Scotland, and scaling up in the renewable energy sector. Plus, a special guest shares startup insights and funding tips.

[00:02:20]

Trump’s UK Visit & Investment Buzz

Discussion on Trump’s state visit, business announcements, and AI investments including Microsoft, Nvidia, and CoreWeave’s £1.5B data centre in Lanarkshire.

[00:07:46]

Renewables Milestone

UK grid runs entirely on renewables for one hour—first time ever.

[00:09:09]

Economic Concerns

Inflation steady at 3.8%, but UK borrowing hits £83.8B. Lord Wolfson warns of anaemic growth.

[00:13:33]

Tax Breakdown

Willie shares eye-opening stats on who pays what in UK taxes.

[00:15:31]

Hospitality Industry Struggles

Tennent's and C&C Group confirm sector-wide challenges.

[00:15:56]

Scottish Government Praise

Support for Alexander Dennis bus maker and housing sector reforms.

[00:21:41]

Kiltwalk Success

£8M raised for 1,800 charities in 2025; £58M over 10 years.

[00:22:26] – [00:44:02]

Special Guest: Jamie Hunter, COO of Aveni.

Startup Journey: From accountant to AI entrepreneur.

Funding Wins: Scottish Edge, angel syndicates, and £20M raised.

Scaling Tips: Investor readiness, storytelling, & professionalising pitch decks.

AI in Finance: Augmenting advisors, not replacing them.

Future Plans: Expansion into EU and US markets.

Board You Can’t Afford: John McCaig, Nexenergy

[00:44:55] – [00:55:06]

Scaling Solar & Battery Storage: Insights from Ayrshire’s renewable sector.

The Go Radio Business Show, on air every Sunday from 11am-12pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App.

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Connect with the Guests:

Jamie Hunter, COO of Aveni.

Website - https://aveni.ai/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aveni-ai/

Personal Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-hunter-a1284b93/

John McCaig, Nexenergy

Website: www.nex-energy.co.uk

Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nex-energy-ltd/

Personal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-m-169362120/

 

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