Another ministerial promise to create business unicorns has failed to impress IAN RITCHIE Soon after has his re-election in May John Swinney told the Holyrood Parliament that the government will “establish a High‑Growth Unit to identify and support businesses with the potential to grow, and to grow significantly.” A new team, said the First Minister, […]
Ana Stewart
Stewart’s tech numbers don’t add up
Chief entrepreneur Ana Stewart’s claims on Scotland’s tech ecosystem must be challenged, writes TERRY MURDEN There is little doubt that amid the hand-wringing and angst over economic growth, Scotland has made great strides in creating a thriving eco-system of startups, largely through a shift in government mind-set and by leveraging the talent in its universities. […]