Air Date: October 12th, 2025

Special Guests: Donnie MacLean: The founder of Eat Balanced and Pawel Zakrzewski: Founder of Edinburgh Combat Project.

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter.

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In this dynamic episode, Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey dive into the hottest topics shaping Scotland’s business landscape:

RBS’s Game-Changing Finance Move: Intellectual property becomes collateral as RBS opens new funding avenues for tech, gaming, and life sciences.

Scottish Budget Preview: Tom unveils his “Build Baby Build” manifesto, calling for AI-driven planning reform and urgent investment in trades to tackle Scotland’s housing crisis.

Tax Talk That Broke the Internet: The duo revisit their viral debate on taxation, fairness, and the risk of driving wealth creators away.

EV Innovation & Energy Milestones: Scotland’s only off-road EV startup secures £2M in funding, while clean energy overtakes coal globally.

Special Guest: Donnie MacLean: The founder of Eat Balanced

Donnie shares his rollercoaster journey from supermarket setbacks to stealth health success, now serving millions of school meals and launching a new venture, Sell to Retire.

Board You Can't Afford:

Pawel Zakrzewski: Founder of Edinburgh Combat Project.

Combat with a Cause: Pawel blends martial arts with charity to support neurodivergent and underprivileged youth, with big dreams of scaling across the UK.

Packed with insights, inspiration, and real talk, this episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and anyone passionate about Scotland’s future.

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Air Date: October 5th, 2025

Special Guests: Jamie Burns, MD Ailsa Reliability Solutions and

Paul Duffy, the newly appointed MD of Zudu.

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter.

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Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call: A deep dive into the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack and the growing threat landscape. Willie and Tom share personal experiences and stress the urgent need for businesses to invest in digital protection.

PPE Scandal Fallout: The hosts unpack the High Court ruling against PPE Medpro and discuss political accountability, fraud recovery, and the implications for public trust.

Scotland’s Defence & Energy Boost: Positive news as Scotland secures a share of a £250M UK defence innovation fund and opens a new Energy Transition Hub in Aberdeen, promising thousands of jobs.

Walkers Shortbread & Willow Tech: Celebrating Scottish success stories—from record revenues at Walkers to Willow’s AI-powered recruitment platform tackling fake CVs.

Guest Spotlight: Jamie Burns, MD of Ailsa Reliability Solutions

Board You Can't Afford: Paul Duffy, MD of Zudoo

Final Thought: The episode closes with a powerful discussion on staying “relentlessly human” in business—balancing strategy with compassion, and leading with integrity.

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Jamie Burns

Personal LinkedIn: (17) Jamie Burns | LinkedIn

Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd Company LinkedIn: (17) Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd.: Overview | LinkedIn

Ailsa ESG Solutions LinkedIn: (17) Ailsa ESG Solutions: Overview | LinkedIn

Company YouTube Page: Ailsa Reliability Solutions - YouTube

Paul Duffy:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul--duffy/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/zudu/

https://zudu.co.uk/team/paul-duffy/

Air Date: September 28th, 2025

Special Guests: Ana Stewart, Chief Entrepreneur for the Scottish Government and Caroline Meikle of Pitman Training.

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter.

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AI Boom in Ayrshire: A £385M investment in Irvine promises to transform the region into a tech hub, but questions around energy infrastructure loom large.

Powering the Future: Lord Haughey and Sir Tom debate nuclear energy, North Sea oil, and the realistic timelines for clean energy transitions.

Housing Crisis Solutions: From rent caps to compulsory purchase reform, they explore what it’ll take to build more homes and attract investment.

Global Talent & Visas: Trump’s visa hike sparks a bold idea—Scotland should welcome top global talent with open arms and streamlined relocation support.

Entrepreneurship & Scale-Ups: Special guest Ana Stewart, Chief Entrepreneur for the Scottish Government, shares insights from the Female Founders Growth Summit and her mission to supercharge Scotland’s startup ecosystem.

Board You Can’t Afford: Caroline Meikle of Pitman Training joins to discuss vocational education, leadership, and the courage needed in modern business and politics.

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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.

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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

[00:07:46]

Renewables Milestone

[00:09:09]

Economic Concerns

[00:13:33]

Tax Breakdown

[00:15:31]

Hospitality Industry Struggles

[00:15:56]

Scottish Government Praise

[00:21:41]

Kiltwalk Success

[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.

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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/

Air Date: September 14th, 2025

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter.

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[00:02:06]

Employment Rights Bill Debate

[00:05:00]

Worker Rights vs Flexibility

[00:07:22]

Sick Pay & Absenteeism

[00:10:34]

Benefits vs Work Incentives

[00:12:30]

Regulation & Unemployment

[00:13:02]

Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Pay Plan

[00:16:27]

Chinese EVs Disrupting the Market

[00:21:34]

Whisky Diplomacy

[00:24:19]

Fidra’s £750M Battery Project

[00:25:39]

Hydrogen Innovation

[00:29:01]

Wood Group’s Collapse

[00:31:05]

ScotRail’s Apprentice Intake

[00:32:06] McGill’s £25M Depot Investment

[00:33:18]

France’s Political & Financial Crisis

[00:35:57] UK Investment Exodus

[00:40:12] Housing Crisis

[00:43:51]

Charity Spotlight: Movement Park

[00:48:27]

Board You Can’t Afford

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Air Date: September 7th, 2025

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter.

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[00:01:05]

£10 Billion Shipbuilding Boost

[00:05:33]

Farewell to Liz Cameron, CBE

[00:06:46]

Budget Worries & Labour Party Tensions

[00:10:16]

Brexit & COVID Fallout

[00:12:08]

Unemployment Spike & Debt Crisis

[00:16:22]

Scotland’s Local Authority Debt

[00:22:39]

Hydrogen Infrastructure Breakthrough

[00:25:20]

Housing Emergency & Ministerial Response

[00:29:05]

Build-to-Rent Sector Optimism

[00:30:47]

Angel Capital Scotland & EDGE Funding

[00:34:59]

Glasgow Beats Edinburgh in Start-Ups

[00:36:10]

Kiltwalk & Community Spirit

[00:37:03]

SME Survey & Growth Concerns

[00:40:08]

Gilts, Bonds & Budget Pressure

[00:43:18]

“If You Ruled Scotland” Initiative

[00:44:27]

Format Changes & Audience Engagement

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Air Date: June 29th 2025

Episode Summary

Tom and Willie tackle Scotland’s housing emergency, business rates disparity, and the future of clean energy. They’re joined by Andrew Donaldson, CEO of the 165-year-old Donaldson Group, who shares insights on solving the housing crisis through innovation and collaboration. On the ‘Board You Can’t Afford’ Laura Porter, founder of FAB Salons and FAB Skincare, discusses scaling a beauty brand post-COVID and launching a teen skincare line.

Timestamps & Topics

[00:01:33]

Housing Levy Controversy

Willie challenges a proposed builder tax.

Urges alternative funding for remediation post-Grenfell.

[00:04:10]

Green Energy Progress

Gren’s district heating project on the Clyde.

DFYNE named UK’s fastest-growing private company.

[00:05:52]

BuzzWorks Management Buyout

Kenny Blair leads MBO.

Plans to scale to £100M turnover.

Business rates disparity between Scotland and England.

[00:11:56]

Tea Fraudster Sentenced

Fraudulent “Scottish-grown” tea scam lands 3.5-year sentence.

[00:13:45]

Derek Pierce’s Expansion

New £15M factory in Bellshill.

Hundreds of jobs created.

[00:14:42]

Housing Emergency – Still No Action

Frustration over lack of progress since May 2024.

Urgent need for a national housing plan.

[00:16:18]

Nuclear Power & Energy Costs

Advocating for nuclear as part of clean energy mix.

UK’s high industrial energy costs vs. Europe.

[00:19:27]

Redundancies to Tackle Budget Deficit

Scottish government eyes civil service cuts.

Call for efficiency over taxation.

[00:22:24]

Guest Interview: Andrew Donaldson, CEO of Donaldson Group

Legacy & Leadership

6th-generation family business, founded in 1858.

50 sites across the UK, 1,500+ employees.

Timber & Sustainability

75% imported timber; 25% homegrown.

Challenges with UK-grown timber for structural use.

Housing Crisis Solutions

Donaldson Group operating at 50% capacity.

Advocates for standardised house types to cut planning costs.

Collaboration with Octopus Energy for zero-bill, carbon-positive homes.

Family Business Governance

Strong governance and decentralised leadership.

Preparing the next generation with no pressure to join.

[00:46:21]

Board You Can’t Afford Interview: Laura Porter, Founder of FAB Salons and FAB Skincare.

Entrepreneurial Journey

Launched post-COVID with no prior business background.

Grew from salon treatments to a 14-product cosmetic line.

Scaling Challenges

Self-funded growth using salon profits.

Plans to launch a teen skincare range.

Advice from Willie

Grow within your means.

Consider smart money from strategic investors.

Never overpromise to large buyers.

[00:54:43]

Season Wrap-Up

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey reflect on the season’s impact.

Encouragement for Scottish businesses.

Looking forward to a refreshed return after summer.

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Andrew Donaldson:

21) Andrew Donaldson | LinkedIn

Donaldson Group:

(21) Donaldson Group: Overview | LinkedIn

Laura Porter:

https://www.instagram.com/fab.skincare?igsh=MWVjMmc2NjFiazM4aw==

https://www.instagram.com/fabsalons?igsh=a2R1dm9rN2tiMTht

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-porter-079848111?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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In this episode of the Go Radio Business Show, Tom Hunter and Willie Haughey discuss the global economic impact of rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions, the UK’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis, and Labour’s proposed housing investment in Scotland.

They explore the rapid rise of AI, including talent wars and future disruption, and highlight major developments in Scotland’s renewable energy and space sectors with guest Stuart Black of Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

The episode also features Jude McCorry, CEO of the Cyber and Fraud Centre, who emphasises the growing importance of cybersecurity for businesses.

Highlights & Insights

[00:01:06]

Global Geopolitics & Oil

Middle East conflict (Iran & Israel) and its impact on oil prices.

Strait of Hormuz: 40% of global oil passes through.

Oil price could rise from $66 to $120/barrel.

Potential global inflation and supply chain disruption.

[00:04:41]

UK Inflation & Cost of Living

May inflation: 3.4%, down slightly from April.

Cost of essentials up 25% since 2021.

Discussion on price gouging and lack of market correction.

[00:07:20]

Housing & Labour Policy

Labour’s £16B National Housing Bank plan.

Scotland to receive £1.9B in consequential.

Opportunity to address housing crisis.

[00:09:12]

SME Builders & Skills Shortage

Decline in small housebuilders due to red tape and inflation.

Need for skilled trades and national strategy.

[00:11:03]

New Housing Minister

Mairi McAllan appointed to lead housing efforts. appointed to lead housing efforts.

Positive reception from hosts.

[00:11:51]

Scale-Up Funding News

Merger of Par Equity and Praetura Ventures into PXN Group.

Focus: equity funding from £800K to £8M.

£670M AUM, £115M in investments.

[00:13:00]

AI Talent Wars

Meta allegedly offering $100M signing bonuses to OpenAI staff.

Concerns about rising costs and talent poaching.

[00:14:46]

AI Disruption & Opportunity

Insights from Demis Hassabis (DeepMind):

AGI could rival humans in 5 years.

Potential to solve climate change and disease.

Urges businesses to prepare for rapid disruption.

[00:17:55]

AI Risks & Fusion Challenge

Discussion on AI’s energy consumption.

Call for AI to help solve nuclear fusion.

Concerns about job displacement.

[00:19:44]

Entrepreneurial Scotland

Andy Lothian appointed new chair.

Organisation has sent 1,000+ students on global internships.

[00:20:18]

Crown Estate & Offshore Wind

Rule changes unlock £400M for offshore wind supply chain.

Positive step for renewables.

[00:22:04]

Guest Interview: Stuart Black (HIE CEO)

Highlands and Islands aiming to be a net-zero region.

£100B+ potential investment over 10–15 years.

Major projects: Sumitomo, Green Freeport, Aventus.

[00:29:58]

Housing Needs in the Highlands

Need for housing to support job growth.

Historical reference to Scottish Special Housing Association.

[00:31:08]

Debate: One Enterprise Agency?

Stuart defends HIE’s independence.

Tailored regional strategies and community focus.

 [00:35:05]

Seamless Investment Experience

Example: Sumitomo and Aventus praised Scotland’s support.

Importance of Scottish Development International (SDI).

[00:39:37]

Space Industry in Scotland

Development of Spaceport One, Sutherland, and SaxaVord.

Scotland to launch satellites within a year.

[00:42:03]

The Board You Can’t Afford: Jude McCorry

CEO of Cyber and Fraud Centre.

Journey from PR to cybersecurity leadership.

Challenges during COVID and business transformation.

00:49:26]

Cybersecurity Awareness

Businesses often ignore cyber risks until attacked.

Ethical hacking and proactive testing recommended.

Willie shares personal experience with a cyberattack.

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In this episode of the Go Radio Business Show, Sir Tom and Lord Willie dive into the latest in AI innovation, energy infrastructure, and entrepreneurial journeys. They’re joined by Brian Muslek, MD of Hugh Stirling, who shares his inspiring business transformation story, and Rebecca Hansen, MD of WYRE, is on the Board You Can’t Afford and explains how her company is revolutionising EV salary sacrifice schemes in the UK.

Highlights

[00:01:10]

AI & Tech Conference in London

Keir Starmer opens the event.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang praises UK’s AI talent.

Infrastructure investment needed to stay competitive.

[00:03:02]

The Power Crisis & Data Centres

UK’s high energy costs.

Need for renewable energy investment.

Norway’s model of hydro and sovereign wealth.

[00:06:21]

Snoop Dogg at Celtic Park?

Snoop Dogg’s burger stall idea.

American influence in Scottish football.

[00:09:03]

Musk vs. Trump Twitter Feud

Elon Musk’s controversial tweets.

Investor intervention to de-escalate.

Potential impact on Tesla and SpaceX valuations.

[00:11:27]

Springburn Engineering Win

Gibson Engineering lands TFL contract.

40 new jobs created in Glasgow.

[00:13:02]

Housing Crisis & Labour’s 1.5M Homes Pledge

Unrealistic targets without planning reform.

AI in planning systems being trialled in England.

[00:15:31]

Brand Scotland & Glasgow Airport Strike

£100K grant to Chamber of Commerce.

Potential strike at Glasgow Airport.

[00:16:20]

Special Segment: Reeves’ Review 

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey catch up on a call on Friday (after the show was recorded) to bring us their reaction to the Governments spending review.

Guest Interview: Brian Muslek – MD, Hugh Stirling

Key Highlights:

From retail to FM and construction.

Turned a £6M lifestyle business into a £14M diversified company.

Lessons in cash flow, leadership, and resilience.

Importance of recurring revenue and diversification (e.g., fire doors).

Value of peer support through Entrepreneurial Scotland.

[00:42:10]

Board You Can’t Afford: Rebecca Hansen – MD, WYRE

Key Highlights:

WYRE offers a unique EV salary sacrifice platform.

Shifts liability from employer to employee.

Ideal for high-turnover sectors like football.

Employees save £4,500 a year; employers save £1,500 a year.

Cultural challenges in UK adoption vs. US.

Resources & Mentions

Brian Muslek, MD, Hugh Stirling Ltd:

www.hughstirling.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-muslek-17571888/

Rebecca Hansen MD, WYRE:                

www.trywyre.com

LinkedIn: WYRE

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In this episode Hunter and Haughey dive deep into the economic challenges and opportunities facing Scotland, from council debt and energy policy to AI innovation and defence investment.

Special guests are David Wade, MD of Enerpro and Stuart Patrick, CEO of Glasgow's Chamber of Commerce chats about Glasgow’s growth strategy.

[00:01:12]

Council Debt Crisis

Edinburgh’s £1.7B debt and potential rise to £2B.

Leadership and accountability in local government.

[00:04:01]

 Growth vs. Taxation

“No country has ever taxed its way to growth.”

Infrastructure investment and defence spending.

[00:06:24]

Defence Industry & Economic Impact

Shipbuilding resurgence in Rosyth and Govan.

Political reluctance vs. economic opportunity.

[00:07:19]

North Sea Energy Policy

Robert Gordon University report: 400 jobs at risk every fortnight.

Call for balanced energy policy: hydrocarbons + renewables.

[00:10:36]

Tech & AI Job Creation

Gordon Brown’s report: 300,000 potential jobs in AI and science.

Wordsmith AI: Fastest Scottish startup to $100M valuation.

[00:13:21]

Rangers FC Takeover

American investment led by San Francisco 49ers.

Fan expectations and managerial changes.

[00:15:00]

Global Economic Concerns

Bloomberg economists: lack of GDP growth is the biggest threat.

Critique of UK’s 10-year growth plan.

[00:21:26]

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Update

Stuart Patrick on city growth, infrastructure, and innovation.

Glasgow’s role in clean energy, life sciences, and manufacturing.

[00:31:44]

Guest Interview: David Wade, MD of Enerpro

From Thurso to global engineering leader.

Oil & gas, renewables, and nuclear sector insights.

Challenges in apprenticeships and government energy policy.

Culture, coaching, and leadership in business growth.

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