September 08, 2024

Scotland’s Leading Business Podcast: Scottish Entrepreneurs Sir Tom Hunter & Lord Willie Haughey Discuss Business, Offer Invaluable Advice and chat to Sean Tracey, Chairman of Hyper Luminal Games.

52 minutes

The Go Radio Business Show

02:00

Shona Robison Fiscal Update

Scottish government announces budget cuts of up to £500m and measures totaling close to £1bn to balance the budget.

Discussion on the need for a plan to eradicate child poverty.

05:00

Lord Haughey on the 4-Day Work Week

Lord Haughey argues that a 4-day work week could lead to job losses.

If Labour wins the Scottish Elections, he plans to lobby for a Minister for Efficiency.

06:00

GB Energy’s UK Headquarters

News leaks suggest GB Energy’s UK headquarters will be in Aberdeen.

Discussion on the importance of prioritising 100% clean energy.

11:00

Simon Pitts New Role

Simon Pitts leaves STV in good health to join Global.

Reflection on his successful tenure at the media company.

12:00

Craneware’s Financial Success

Scottish-based Craneware reports a 20% profit jump to nearly £16m, with revenues growing 9% to $189m.

CEO Keith Neilson attributes growth to past investments.

13:00

Innovate UK’s Grant Controversy

Innovate UK faces backlash for awarding only 25 out of 50 possible grants to female businesses.

Former guest Becky Lumsden leads calls for the agency to improve its support for female founders.

Innovate UK apologises and promises to release the remaining grants.

15:00

Hunter Foundation and Oxford Economics Report

The Irish economy is projected to have an €8.6 billion surplus, growing five times faster than expected.

Discussion on Scotland learning from Ireland’s success, particularly in addressing housing supply and demand issues.

18:00

Wind Farm Success

Several Scottish wind farm businesses secure UK government backing, potentially creating thousands of jobs.

Projects include Green Volt, Moray West, Cloiche, and Chleansaid wind farms.

21:45

Main Guest: Sean Tracey, Chairman of Hyper Luminal Games

Entrepreneurial Background: Sean’s grandfather established a successful import business in China in the 1920s. His parents met in China, where his father worked as a British spy.

Early Career: Sean’s first job was at Nardini’s in Largs, where he learned the importance of customer service and maintaining a reputation for quality and innovation.

Sean joined the Trustees of The Kiltwalk and began investing in early-stage businesses. He became Chairman of Luminal Games, a Dundee-based game studio that now employs 84 people and has recently released its first game.

Sean’s greatest passion is helping businesses grow, creating jobs, and making a meaningful impact on the Scottish entrepreneurial community.

41:10

Board You Can’t Afford

Guest: Kevin Fallon, Co-Founder of Flex Medical Solutions

About Flex Medical Solutions (FMS):

A contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in Point of Care (POC) human diagnostics (e.g., COVID, diabetes, flu, cancer testing).

Based in Livingston, West Lothian, employing 50 highly skilled professionals.

A profitable, privately owned, self-funded business with zero external investment.

Discussion Topic

Kevin seeks insights on how the UK and Scotland can better support business growth through efficient and fair taxation.

Sir Tom Hunter, Lord Willie Haughey, Go Radio Business Show, Scottish Business Podcast, Scottish Entrepreneurs, Business Podcast, Glasgow Business, Eradicating Scottish poverty, 4-day work week impact, GB Energy Aberdeen headquarters, Clean energy UK, Simon Pitts STV, Craneware profit growth, Innovate UK female grants, Irish economy surplus, Scottish wind farm projects, Sean Tracey, Hyper Luminal Games, Flex Medical Solutions, Kevin Fallon.

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