Occasional podcast series featuring many of the biggest personalities from the world of Scottish business. Originally launched, produced and hosted by Fraser Allen, and now run by the Scottish Business Network.

Scottish Business Network
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Occasional podcast series featuring many of the biggest personalities from the world of Scottish business. Originally launched, produced and hosted by Fraser Allen, and now run by the Scottish Business Network.
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9/15/2018
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Recent Episodes

February 20, 2026
Nicky McConnachie: From Finance to Property. Building a Boutique Business at 48
In this episode of the Scottish Business Network Podcast, we’re joined by Nicky Maconochie, founder of 29Twelve. From finance to Bangkok to Abu Dhabi — and back to Scotland — Nicky shares how she built a boutique buyer-focused property business at 48. We explore Scotland’s off-market property world, relocation trends, international investors, and why buyer representation matters more than ever. A conversation about property, people, and proving it’s never too late to build something you love.

September 8, 2025
Charles Kergaravat: Founder of the Interceltic Business Forum
In this episode of the Scottish Business Network Podcast, we sit down with Charles Kergaravat, a New Yorker with Breton roots who has built a remarkable career bridging cultures, business, and innovation across the Celtic nations. Charles shares his journey from Wall Street to Brittany, France, where he left behind a finance career to embrace a new life focused on tech, entrepreneurship, and community building. At the heart of his story is the Interceltic Business Forum, an initiative born out of the famous Festival Interceltique de Lorient, now connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and diaspora communities from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, the Isle of Man, and beyond. Listen in for a powerful blend of heritage, innovation, and opportunity—with a Braveheart-style invitation for Scotland to step forward onto the inter-Celtic stage.

July 11, 2025
Episode 102: Stephen O’Donnell on Engineering, Enterprise, and Giving Back
In this insightful episode of the Scottish Business Network Podcast, host Ewan Dunbar is joined by Stephen O’Donnell, Chief Operating Officer of the Scottish Business Network, whose remarkable career spans engineering, global tech leadership, private equity, and now philanthropy. Stephen shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey—from humble beginnings in Leith and West Lothian to leading major transformation programs at firms like BT, Deutsche Bank, and G4S. With a storyteller’s flair, he reflects on: Growing up in 1960s Scotland and the power of outdoor adventure His transition from engineer to tech salesman—and the secrets behind great sales Building a career as a “Renaissance problem-solver” across multiple industries Insights from decades in leadership, innovation, and global business His current mission at SBN: empowering Scotland’s global diaspora and giving back Packed with wisdom, humour, and a healthy dose of Scottish pride, this episode offers inspiration for entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers alike.
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