Entrepreneurial Scotland is now welcoming applications to join its sixth Exchange Board – a curated peer group for founders, CEOs, Managing Directors and senior leaders.
With five successful boards already established, The Exchange brings together a trusted circle of 12 leaders who are serious about growth – not just in their business, but in their confidence, capability and connections.
It’s a simple truth: no one builds something great alone. Leadership can be isolating, and the demands of scaling a business can feel relentless. The Exchange is designed to change that by surrounding you with other high-performing leaders on a similar journey.
It’s not a course; it’s not a networking group. It’s a trusted board of your peers who will challenge you, support you and inspire you.
Over the course of a year, you will meet regularly for facilitated board sessions, where real conversations happen to drive you and your business forward. You will gain honest feedback, fresh thinking, clarity and accountability from people who have been where you are or are navigating it too.
Your journey begins with an immersive overnight retreat at Carlowrie Castle, a chance to step away from the day to day of your business for a powerful reset and a chance to connect with your new board of peers in a meaningful way.
From there, the experience deepens:
As part of The Exchange, you’ll gain access to some of Scotland’s most iconic entrepreneurs and business leaders through exclusive private dinners. These aren’t lectures or keynotes – they’re honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about what it really takes to build and lead a successful business. Guests openly share the highs, the lows, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. It’s a rare opportunity to ask questions, seek advice, and connect with people who’ve walked the path before you – and who genuinely want to help the next generation of leaders succeed.
As part of The Exchange, you’ll gain access to some of Scotland’s most iconic entrepreneurs and business leaders through exclusive private dinners. These aren’t lectures or keynotes – they’re honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about what it really takes to build and lead a successful business. Guests openly share the highs, the lows, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. It’s a rare opportunity to ask questions, seek advice, and connect with people who’ve walked the path before you – and who genuinely want to help the next generation of leaders succeed.
The Exchange isn’t just about your peers in the room – it’s about who you can bring into the room to collectively support you. As a member, you unlock access to Entrepreneurial Scotland’s network of industry experts, inspirational speakers, coaches and connections to help you on your growth journey.
Your board can request tailored sessions with experts on the challenges that matter most to your group – from tax planning and people strategy, to M&A insight and everything in between. You can also tap into speaker sessions on topics you choose, making every meeting more relevant and impactful.
Want to see how others are doing it? Boards can also organise company visits to learn directly from businesses who are innovating, scaling and succeeding – turning inspiration into action.
The Exchange is for leaders who are serious about growth — in their business, their leadership, and themselves. Whether you're scaling rapidly, feeling stuck, or somewhere in between, The Exchange brings you into a trusted circle of people who understand what it's like to lead and are committed to helping each other move forward.
It’s for founders, CEOs, MDs and senior leaders who want more than surface-level networking — they want honest conversations, shared learning, and a space to be challenged, supported and inspired.
You might be:
If that sounds like you, The Exchange is where you’ll find your people.
Hear from our existing members:
Applications are now open for our next Exchange Board, launching this June. If you’re a founder, CEO, MD or senior leader looking to grow alongside trusted peers — this is your opportunity.
To join, you’ll typically:
Each Board is carefully curated to bring together leaders at a similar stage, so if you don’t meet the criteria for this group, we still encourage you to apply — we have new Boards launching soon to suit different business sizes.
If you’re ready to surround yourself with the right people, challenge your thinking and unlock what’s next for your business - apply now.
