The Glasgow Comeback: Investment, Innovation & Entrepreneurial Spirit
From The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast. · 31:08
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Air Date: November 15th, 2026 with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and EventsHosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom HunterThis week on the Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey they unpack the biggest business and economic stories locally and globally. Fresh off the triumphant Founders Conference at Gleneagles, the hosts celebrate Scotland’s unmatched entrepreneurial support network, featuring star turns from business icons like Dame Debbie Crosbie (Nationwide & Virgin Money) and Brian Duffy (Watches of Switzerland). They dive deep into major Glasgow retail and job investments, the latest massive funding wins for Scottish university spin-outs, and a fresh look at UK-EU trade agreements. Plus, they tackle global headlines, including the dramatic market fallout at Nvidia, Bailie Gifford's ongoing activist investor saga, and a bizarre story about a remote-working civil servant juggling five jobs at once! Key HighlightsGleneagles Founders Conference Recap: Tom and Willie reflect on a stellar event featuring heavy-hitting speakers, incredible networking, and a moving tribute to cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy.Betting Big on Glasgow: Celebrating major private investments in the city—including Brian Duffy's flagship Buchanan Street Rolex boutique, the multi-million-pound launch of The Ivy, and Debbie Crosbie's job-safeguarding developments at Bothwell Street.A £65 Million Boost for Spin-Outs: Breaking down the Scottish National Investment Bank's new dedicated fund to help commercialise world-class research from Scottish universities, championed by Sir Jim McDonald.Global Tech & Market Tremors: Analyzing Nvidia's staggering market cap drop following investigations, the activist pressure on Edinburgh's investment powerhouse Baillie Gifford, and a look ahead at the Anthropic flotation.The Five-Job Fraudster: A humorous look at the infamous remote worker who managed five simultaneous jobs on paper before getting caught.Join the Conversation. What did you think of this episode? Email: [email protected] us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.For more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/For more about our sponsor, Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events, visit: https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/goradio/
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