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Shaun Millican

Shaun Millican

Business Advisory Partner

10 October 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
Live pitching & tips for success

Scottish Edge is upon us once again, and EDGE22 is very much up and running. At this time of year, our support of EDGE begins with our pitch panel sessions. These are an opportunity for semi-finalists to practice their pitch, in front of an experienced and supportive panel. It’s a great opportunity for the semi-finalists, but also exciting for us to hear from Scotland’s emerging entrepreneurial talent. Here, Shaun Millican gives his top tips for when it comes to pitching.

Polly Purvis

Polly Purvis

Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board Member

25 August 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
Why even founders need to be business focused

One of the real strengths of Scotland’s tech sector is that we have such a wide range of founders providing technology solutions for a broad range of industries. Many of these founders will think, “what should I prioritise to ensure the best start?”. Here, Polly Purvis, Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board member, dives into the importance of commercial skills when starting up and running a business in the tech sector.

Yvonne Irwin

Yvonne Irwin

Director, Consulting - Head of Client Service & Professional Services

27 June 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Consulting
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
The art of scaling up successfully for tech firms

How does a company scale up properly? In this article, Yvonne Irwin, Consulting Director & Head of Professional Services, highlights the key elements of success, whilst also reflecting on potential pitfalls entrepreneurs should be aware of when aiming to successfully scale their business.

Ryan Milne

Ryan Milne

Business Advisory Senior Manager

13 June 2023

  • Business Advisory
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
Measuring our impact – Scottish EDGE21

With Scottish EDGE21 now over, and as preparations begin for EDGE22, Ryan Milne, Business Advisory Senior Manager, takes the time to reflect on the impact EDGE has had on so many entrepreneurs over the years, and how we as a firm have played our part in that.

Ryan Milne

Ryan Milne

Business Advisory Senior Manager

10 May 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
Practise until it’s ‘pitch perfect’

As we approach the Scottish EDGE finals, taking place 11-12 May, we continue to celebrate and embrace our partnership with Scottish EDGE, which has been running for nine years. In this blog, Ryan Milne shares his top tips for the ‘perfect pitch’.

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