March 16, 2025

Sam Smith co-founder of The Super Scalers talks Business with Scottish Entrepreneurs Sir Tom Hunter & Lord Willie Haughey, on Scotland’s Leading Business Podcast

57 minutes

Go Radio Business Show - Season 10, Episode 9

[00:00:33]

Discussion on Labour Party's Workers' Rights Bill

Sir Tom Hunter expresses concerns about the Labour Party's workers' rights bill, discussing its potential impact on businesses. Highlighting the bill's possible negative effects on business costs.

[00:01:17]:

Nicola Sturgeon's Political Legacy

Discussion on Nicola Sturgeon's decision not to stand for re-election and her impact on Scotland.

Reflection on Sturgeon's approval ratings and her handling of COVID-19.

Critique of Sturgeon's record on education, noting a decline in Scotland's educational standards.

[00:04:28]:

Business Engagement with Government

Discussion about the improved engagement between businesses and the new First Minister and Deputy First Minister. Emphasising the importance of government engagement with business leaders.

[00:06:17]

Dundee University Redundancies

Discussion on the potential redundancies at Dundee University due to financial mismanagement. Speculation on the underlying issues and the impact on the university's life sciences department.

[00:08:24]:

Scottish Government's Net Zero Bill

Criticism of the bill aimed at achieving net zero, arguing it would make people poorer. Detailed discussion on the bill's requirements and its financial implications for homeowners.

[00:13:07]

Electric Cars and Clean Energy

Lord Haughey advocates for a scientific approach to achieving net zero and discusses the potential of clean energy in Scotland. Mention of a Glasgow-based fintech business receiving significant investment.

[00:16:38]

Elon Musk and the American Economy

Discussion on Elon Musk's recent controversies and the impact on Tesla's market value.

Highlighting corruption allegations against the current U.S. administration.

[00:25:25]

Interview with Samantha Smith, Co-Founder of Super Scalers

Samantha Smith, who shares her entrepreneurial journey and the founding of Super Scalers.

[00:32:17]

Sam discusses the importance of supporting underrepresented founders and promoting inclusive business cultures.

[00:45:59]

Board You Can’t Afford

Ralston Contracts - Landscaping Business

Natalie Anderson from Ralston Contracts, discusses the challenges and successes of her landscaping business.

Natalie shares her business goals and the importance of quality and customer satisfaction and has a question for Sir Tom and Lord Haughey.

A link to Senator Chris Murphy's speech that Lord Haughey mentions in this episode below.

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to talk about the Trump administration’s first six weeks in office.

https://youtu.be/hycoCYenXls?feature=shared

Keywords: Business podcast, Go Radio Business Show, Entrepreneurship podcast, Business insights, Business news, Business strategies, Business growth, Business advice, Labour Party workers' rights bill, Nicola Sturgeon political legacy, Scottish politics, Dundee University redundancies, Net zero bill Scotland, Clean energy Scotland, Electric cars transition, Elon Musk, American economy impact, Super Scalers interview, Samantha Smith entrepreneur, Underrepresented founders, Inclusive business culture, Ralston Contracts landscaping, Landscaping business growth

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