A weekly podcast from Glasgow that brings sharp commentary and real-time reaction to the ever-evolving world of business. Hosted by two of Scotland’s most influential entrepreneurs, Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey.
This is a front-row seat to how global economic shifts, political turbulence, and technological disruption are impacting businesses in Scotland and beyond.
Each episode also features candid conversations with Scotland’s top CEOs, founders, and innovators, unpacking how they are navigating uncertainty, adapting to change, and seizing new opportunities.
Through a no-nonsense Scottish lens, Hunter and Haughey offer grounded insight and practical advice for anyone in business - whether you’re scaling a startup or steering a legacy brand.
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Episodes
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
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.
This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays between 11am-12pm with WYRE (www.trywyre.com)
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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
From delivering Chinese takeaways during COVID to leading a cutting-edge predictive maintenance tech firm, Jamie shares his gritty entrepreneurial journey, the power of data-driven insights, and his vision to scale to £100M turnover.
Board You Can't Afford: Paul Duffy, MD of Zudoo
A fresh face with a human-first approach to AI, Paul discusses scaling software delivery, building relationships, and keeping tech grounded in empathy.
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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Connect with the Guests:
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/
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