Business and the economy are the focus for Prosperity Unlocked, the podcast from Prosper.
Prosper, a leading Scottish economic alliance, will delve into what makes a successful economy. Our host Davy Shanks will be joined by a range of leading voices who will share their thinking on what we can do to put Scotland’s economy on a sustainable path to prosperity.
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Host Davy Shanks discusses Prosper's 2025 Blueprint with industry experts, examining key actions for building a stronger, more sustainable economy in Scotland; this is an interview episode.
6 Jun 2025
Episode 12 - Forum25 Innovation Panel
Nicola Anderson, Alex Holt, and Jennifer Craw discuss Scotland's role in the UK's industrial strategy, exploring thriving innovation and unlocking its potential across sectors in this interview episode.
2 Jun 2025
Episode 11 - Forum25
First Minister John Swinney and Kirsty McNeill discuss clean energy, investment, innovation, and Scotland’s future with Suzanne Sosna, Claire Dykta, Adam Morrison, and Cllr. Susan Aitken in this live episode.
23 May 2025
Episode 10 - GB Energy and the UK’s Clean Power Mission
Interim CEO Dan McGrail of GB Energy discusses the company's mission to drive the UK's transition to clean, secure energy and shape a greener future for Scotland in this interview.
16 Apr 2025
Episode 9 - Green Freeports: Local Opportunity, Global Impact
What is a Green Freeport? Who will fill the jobs? And, are they fair? Calum MacPherson (CEO, Inverness & Cromarty Green Freeport) and Sarah Murray (CEO, Forth Green Freeport) tell us why Green Freeports are a once in a generation opportunity for all of Scotland to reap the rewards of global investment. Got a question for us? Send it here via text.. If you’d like to know more about Prosper visit www.prosper.scot or find us on LinkedIn and X, just search for Prosper.
6 Mar 2025
Episode 8 - The Third Sector’s Role in Scotland’s Economic Success
It takes all of us to build a successful economy. That’s why in this episode we explore the transformational role of the voluntary sector, including social enterprises, in supporting and sustaining Scotland’s economic success. Anna Fowlie (Chief Executive, SCVO) and Victoria Carson (Director of Engagement and Policy, The Wise Group) talk about the importance of collaboration, impact of Budget decisions and call for an investment rather than spend approach. Got a question for us? Send it here ...
21 Feb 2025
Episode 7 - Trade: The Opportunities and Risks for Scotland
On this episode we are unlocking the tangle of trade, risks and opportunities for Scotland with Mark Kent, Chief Executive, The Scotch Whisky Association and Professor Mairi Spowage, Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy. We explore the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s key export sectors, the impact of the US election and what inclusive, sustainable trade means for Scotland. Got a question for us? Send it here via text.. If you’d like to know more about Prosper visit www.pros...
14 Oct 2024
Episode 6 - Can Scotland be an entrepreneurial hub?
In this episode we are joined by Kerry Sharp, Director Entrepreneurship & Investment, Scottish Enterprise. With a focus on investment and scaling, we discuss why scaling businesses are important for the Scottish economy and what are some the barriers that we have to overcome. Got a question for us? Send it here via text..If you’d like to know more about Prosper visit www.prosper.scot or find us on LinkedIn and X, just search for Prosper.
3 Oct 2024
Episode 5 - Skills & Education: Unlocking the Future Economy
What will Scotland’s future workforce look like and what skills will it need? With Tera Allas, Director of Research and Economics, McKinsey and Company we explore the importance of employers embedding a culture of lifelong learning to shape the skills we need for Scotland's future economy. Got a question for us? Send it here via text..If you’d like to know more about Prosper visit www.prosper.scot or find us on LinkedIn and X, just search for Prosper.
24 Sept 2024
Episode 4 – Net Zero and Economic Growth
Chris Stark, newly appointed Head of the Mission Control for Clean Power for the UK Government, talks about what is needed for the UK to become a clean energy super power and the crucial role that Scotland will play in achieving that transition. Got a question for us? Send it here via text..If you’d like to know more about Prosper visit www.prosper.scot or find us on LinkedIn and X, just search for Prosper.
19 Sept 2024
Episode 3 - ESG: What Purpose-led Means in Reality
Prosper’s Business Purpose Commission report shows businesses that are purpose-led and find profitable solutions to the problems of people and the planet, are more successful in the longer-term.Hear from Amanda Young, sustainability veteran with over 25 years experience and Co-Chair of the Business Purpose Commission, about what does being a purpose-led business mean and how can this can be achievable for all businesses, not matter what their size.Got a question for us? Send it here via text....
12 Sept 2024
Episode 2 - Cracking the Productivity Conundrum
Increasing productivity and innovation in Scotland is crucial to transforming the economy, however it often remains unclear to businesses how they should be thinking about productivity and how to incorporate it into their everyday actions to add value. Professor Bart Van Ark, TPI Managing Director and Principal Investigator and Professor of Productivity Studies at the Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester discusses how we can overcome the key challenges facing...
3 Sept 2024
Episode 1 - Fair, Green and Growing
In our very first episode of Prosperity Unlocked we are joined by Professor Graeme Roy, Chair of the Scottish Fiscal Commission, Professor of Economics and Dean of External Engagement and Deputy Head of College (Social Sciences College Senior Management), University of Glasgow. We explore whether the mission for Scotland’s economy to be fair, green and growing can be achieved. Got a question for us? Send it here via text..If you’d like to know more about Prosper visit www.prosper.sc...
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