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Well done to colleagues at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce for hosting a successful trade mission to Boston last week. Huge thanks to our GlobalScots and Scottish Development International colleagues on the ground in Boston for their support in preparing companies to hit the ground running, delivering key elements of the programme and showing up to fly the flag for innovative and ambitious Scottish companies. Teamwork makes the dream work 👏 #GlobalScot #ScottishBusiness #WeBackAmbition #trademission #collaboration #Boston Scottish Enterprise Firefinch Software The Elephant House Serps Invaders Museum Context Clean Digital Wyoming Interactive Alexander Kirkwood & Son Burns Gym

Meet Jamie MacDonald, one of our great GlobalScots in offshore wind and the energy transition sector, who explains how easy it is to access support and advice from members around the world.

"Ukraine offers many business opportunities and now is the right time for Scottish companies to be seeding relationships".... this was the resounding feedback from GlobalScots last week, after meeting a delegation of Ukrainian companies in Edinburgh to discuss Scotland-Ukraine trade potential. Our GlobalScots had volunteered their time to support the Rebirth of Ukraine mission, and they were inspired both by the growth ambition of these companies as they continue to thrive in spite of the war, and their enthusiasm for partnering with Scottish companies across key sectors including: 🔵food & agriculture 🟡renewables 🔵oil & gas 🟡medical, prosthetics & rehabilitation 🔵creative & digital 🟡building 🔵housing and planning With a strong GlobalScot endorsement of the opportunity in Ukraine, we’re pleased to be supporting a new webinar next week, which will help Scottish companies understand more about how to do business in Ukraine, what type of live projects are available and the support on offer. This event is organised by BDO in Ukraine, with the support of the The Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, the Consulate of Ukraine in Edinburgh, the Cross-Party Group on Ukraine, Nazovni.online and Global Business for Ukraine. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: This event is ideal for Scottish companies, entrepreneurs, investors and anyone interested in understanding the business potential in Ukraine. ℹWebinar details: Date: Wednesday 11 June Time: 1000-1200 BST Format: webinar, via Teams Language: English 📅Please use the link below 👇🏻 to register to attend this webinar and note that o𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dKkNPuWe #GlobalScot #BusinessInUkraine #ScotlandToUkraine #UkraineRecovery #InvestInUkraine

Great to see our GlobalScots in action today, volunteering their time to support the rebuild of Ukraine and creating new trade relationships between Scotland and Ukraine.

Today, we are sharing with you a Letter to Scotland from Ross Hunter, one of our GlobalScots based in the USA, and founder and chairman of Copylab Ltd, about opportunities to do business in the US. 🌍 America is Still Open For Business 🌍 “America’s burning, the market is tanking, we’re all doomed!” Scroll the headlines and that is the mood music. Look up from the screen and the picture changes fast. The S&P is off barely five percent year-to-date, still ten percent higher than a year ago and almost double its level five years back. Boston’s restaurants are jammed on Friday nights, the airport is humming, conference halls are buzzing. Yes, tariffs will sting import-reliant manufacturers and retailers, and federal contract delays are real. But financial and professional services, biotech and higher-ed – the engines of this city – are still running hot. 📈 America is complicated, not comatose. My GlobalScot calendar proves it. Twenty Scottish life sciences firms are coming to BIO 2025 in June and we are lining up relevant opportunities to connect before they arrive. I’m working with the Scottish Development International team and FinTech Scotland to explore opportunities to attend Boston Fintech Week in October. And two Glasgow companies I met on my last visit back in February already have tangible wins: one now has a solution for its US banking setup problem, another met prospective clients and partners though my GlobalScot intro. Why does that matter? Because, amid tariff talk and post-election noise, US buyers still ask a single question: do I trust this partner to deliver? What does that mean for Scottish companies: how can they demonstrate trust? In many ways. It’s easy – show up prepared, answer quickly, offer proof in the first meeting and commit to this market. To widen our reach, a group of Boston-based GlobalScots has come together to form a GlobalScot Regional Advisory Group to support companies to enter this market. We aim to be a single front door for Scottish leaders in life sciences, fintech (and FS more broadly), or indeed any venture that sees Boston as the right beachhead. We bring networks, insight and – just as importantly – the willingness to answer the phone when you land at Logan Airport with a head full of possibilities. Opportunity rarely waits for perfect conditions. America is open. The only question is whether you are ready to walk through the door. 🔔 Give us a bell. We’re busy – and that is exactly how we like it. To get in touch, register for free GlobalScot support at www.globalscot.com to start making connections which can make and shape your future business strategy. #internationaltrade #GlobalScot #globalnetworks #ScotlandIsNow #lifesciences #fintech #BIO2025 Scottish Enterprise

Today GlobalScots in Boston collaborated with Mark Beaumont and Andrew McNeill of Eos to learn more from the experiences of Scottish companies on their US market entry. We heard from two ambitious Scottish companies, both exemplars of Scottish health innovation, as they build bridges across the Atlantic.  This was a fantastic spotlight on scaling innovation, so it was great to hear about the companies’ journeys and in particular to hear the impact that Scottish Enterprise and GlobalScot support has had in helping them to scale and grow; and how GlobalScots can do more to support these companies and more like them. Thank you to Rowan Armstrong of Bioliberty and Matthew J. Baker of Dxcover for your engaging presentations, we're excited to hear what is next in store for you.

🔭We're excited to have been at the Science and Technology Global Insight Day, engaging with a range of innovative companies and thought leaders. 🌎 🌟It's been a great opportunity to connect and exchange ideas with some truly inspiring professionals. A special mention to our GlobalScot Daniel Smith, who participated in the panel sessions and shared valuable insights with the wider community. 👉🏻If you're a Scottish company looking to find out more about the opportunities in the international markets - register at www.globalscot.com to connect with experienced business leaders such as Daniel Smith who can offer insights into the market, advice on your product, etc. And the service is completely free!

As an international network of senior business leaders, C-suite executives, serial founders and entrepreneurs, there is probably no business challenge that our GlobalScots have not encountered and tackled. Attracting and retaining great talent in a business is just one of them, and here you can read New York-based Steven Murray's advice as part of Scottish Enterprise's Leadership Academy series. To access additional advice from GlobalScots, Scottish businesses can register free at globalscot.com

 🌍 Are you a Scottish business ready to take your technology business global with GlobalScot? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive GlobalScot-led webinar: “International Selling – Financial Services – Preparing for Success” 📅 Date: 6 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 15:00 GMT We're delighted to host two US-based GlobalScots: David Ness, U.S. Bank and Alan McIntyre, Accenture, who are joining forces to share expert insights from their experience of operating within the sector and actively collaborating with technology companies. Learn how to prepare for long-term growth, tackle key challenges, and shape your go-to-market strategy. The discussion will be informed by US-market dynamics but will cover topics that will be relevant across all markets. 💡 Have questions? Submit them in advance via the registration form to guide the discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable, sector-level knowledge that could transform your international ambitions. 👉 Register now - https://lnkd.in/eZyS-Njn

The best business advice can often come from someone who’s been in your shoes 👟 Did you know that as a Scottish company, you can get free advice from GlobalScot; a network of senior business leaders, influencers and strategic thinkers located in markets all around the world? Connor Wells is Head of Business Development at Evolv Energies and is also a GlobalScot. He gives this advice to businesses which are looking for guidance, coaching, contacts or more: “I sometimes find that companies are initially hesitant to reach out to ask for help, but you need to remember that GlobalScots have signed up to give their time to help Scottish companies. "Also, don't feel afraid to ask difficult questions because you just don't know what type of answers you're going to get back from such a varied group of people. "Just have the confidence that there are no such thing as silly questions. You can get a different angle on something in a room full of GlobalScots. "So, don't hesitate and don't feel like you can't reach out and leverage the GlobalScot network. Take the opportunity.” Register now to put your business query to the GlobalScot network today 👉 https://ow.ly/8XUj50USlH0 #Business #GlobalScot