As a business leader, you face challenges daily that few truly understand. The pressure of scaling, decision-making, and building your business can be isolating. It can feel like you’re navigating the journey alone, but you don’t have to.
The Exchange is designed to connect you with peers who get it. With The Exchange, you can access a group of leaders who are on a similar journey, ready to share experiences, advice, and insights. The Exchange helps surround yourself with a trusted board of advisors who will help you overcome the obstacles you face.
Are you ready to step out of isolation and join a community of like-minded leaders who will challenge and support you?
The Exchange is a peer advisory programme built for CEOs, founders, MDs, and senior leaders who are serious about growth - not just in business, but in leadership.
You will join a trusted board with 11 other peers that will hold you accountable, challenge your thinking, and inspire your next steps.
The Exchange is built on three principles:
At the heart of The Exchange are Board Sessions every 8 weeks, tailored to the topics that matter most to you and your business. Supported by an experienced facilitator, these sessions provide a structured environment for open, candid discussions, feedback, and accountability. Together, you’ll explore key challenges, such as navigating funding rounds or entering new markets, while building lasting relationships with your peers. Members often form smaller workgroups to tackle specific challenges in more detail. These sessions are a powerful source of support, helping you make meaningful progress in both your business and personal development.
As a member of The Exchange, you’ll gain exclusive access to Scotland’s top entrepreneurs through private dinners and behind-the-scenes conversations. This isn’t about lectures or keynotes; it’s a chance to ask real business leaders about their highs, lows, and lessons learned. It’s a rare opportunity to connect, seek advice, and learn directly from those who’ve successfully scaled businesses and navigated the challenges you face today.
Your Exchange Board is just the beginning. As a member, you unlock access to Entrepreneurial Scotland’s network of industry experts, coaches, and mentors. Your board can request tailored sessions to address specific challenges, from tax planning to people strategy, and much more. Additionally, company visits offer a firsthand look at businesses innovating and scaling successfully, turning inspiration into action.
Applications are now open for our 7th Exchange Board, launching in November 2025 at Carlowrie Castle. If you're a founder, CEO, MD, or senior leader who is ready to surround yourself with a trusted peer group, get the insights you need, and unlock your next growth phase, The Exchange is ready to welcome you.
Download our brochure below to discover more about The Exchange, our entry criteria, and how to apply.
