Entrepreneurial people create jobs, generate wealth to reinvest, and breathe life into the solutions we need. They shape Scotland, they create new opportunities and enrich our entrepreneurial culture, laying the foundations for future generations. It is a virtuous circle. Our collective job is to keep that circle moving.
We have supported over 1,750+ Scholars and 1,500 Entrepreneurial Leaders
In 2019, 91% of total income went directly to the delivery of programs
Our Saltire Alumni have started 100+ new businesses and, of those who are 3+ years post-graduation, 287 (35%) are in C-level roles.
Claudia Cavalluzzo is Director of Converge, a unique programme and network that brings together academic entrepreneurs to equip them to start and grow their own businesses.
Simon Wrench is the Finance Director at Aquascot, one of the largest employee-owned businesses in Scotland and sole distributor of responsibly sourced fresh salmon and trout to Waitrose.
Assean Sheikh is Co-founder and CMO of Flavourly, an online craft beer supplier. The company’s mission is to help consumers discover their new favourite craft beer, by collaborating with leading breweries .
Lynne Jhangeer is Sales and Export Director for LINIAN, a family run business established in Scotland in 2006. LINIAN’s mission is to create innovative, UK manufactured, easy to install products that can save time, money & lives.
Andy Wilson is Head of Commercial for Aquascot, one of the largest employee-owned businesses in Scotland and sole distributor of responsibly sourced salmon and trout to Waitrose (part of the John Lewis Partnership).