Talking EDAS

Episode 17 - Clare Stoddart, Mukai Chigumba and Holly Sherrie, EDAS Future Leaders Network

On this month's podcast, Neil McInroy was joined by Holly Sherrie, Clare Stoddart and Mukai Chigumba from the EDAS Future Leaders Network, to discuss their careers in economic development so far, why the network was established, and their aspirations for the network in the months and years to come.
 
The EDAS Future Leaders Network is a community of individuals who, together, will be the driving force behind economic development in Scotland, for years to come. It is designed for students, graduates, and practitioners who are in the early stages of their career. 
 
The network are always seeking new members and membership is open to all.
Find out more here
 
 

Episode 16 - Derek Shaw & Elaine Morrison, Scottish Enterprise

We were delighted to join Elaine Morrison and Derek Shaw from Scottish Enterprise for an in-person conversation.
In this episode, Derek and Elaine introduce Scottish Enterprise's new strategic ambition document 'Our Focus on Economic Transformation' and its new mission-based approach.
 
The strategic ambition document was officially launched by the First Minister in January. 
You can view the full document here. 
 
Find out more about Scottish Enterprise and the work they do here.
 
 
 
 

Episode 15 - Annie Breaden, Head of Policy, Crown Estate Scotland

Annie joins us to share her insights on her role and the opportunities for Crown Estate Scotland, one of the most important bodies in the economic development field in Scotland.

Episode 14: Neil McInroy, Chair, EDAS

We're delighted to be joined by newly appointed Chair of EDAS, Neil McInroy, for our latest episode. Neil joins us to talk everything economic development, what change is required and what progress has been made, plus what he is looking to achieve in his time as Chair of EDAS.

Episode 13 - Phil Ford, Skills Development Scotland

In this episode, we were joined by Phil Ford, Head of Digital Economy and Financial Services at Skills Development Scotland to review the recently published Digital Economy Skills Action Plan , and to discuss recent trends and opportunities to improve skills planning in the Scottish economy. 

Episode12 - David Oxley and Peter Guthrie, Highlands and Islands Enterprise

In this episode which explores the rise of the space sector in Scotland, David and Peter discuss the construction of Sutherland Spaceport, the first vertical launch spaceport to be built on the UK mainland, and the opportunities that the growth of the space sector present for economic development in the Highlands and Islands.

Episode 11 - Mhairi Paterson and Jude King, North Ayrshire Council

In this podcast, Mhairi and Jude join us to review the opportunities and challenges ahead for North Ayrshire Council, and indeed the three Ayrshire councils (North, East and South) in embedding CWB within its overall approach.

Episode 10 - Claire Carpenter, The Melting Pot

In this episode, we are joined by Claire Carpenter, Founder and Executive Director of innovation at The Melting Pot in Edinburgh to discuss the social and economic power of coworking. 

Episode 9 - Jane Morrison - Ross and Rob Davidson, South of Scotland Enterprise

In this episode, Jane Morrison - Ross, Chief Executive of South of Scotland Enterprise, is joined in conversation by Rob Davidson, SOSE’s strategy lead on Community Wealth Building to review the opportunities and challenges facing South of Scotland Enterprise, and how it’s work can help embed Community Wealth Building in the region.

Episode 8 - Elizabeth Pirrie, AccelerateHER

In this episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Pirrie, CEO of AccelerateHER and COO of Investing Women Angels. With a background in finance, business support and entrepreneurship, Elizabeth offers our listeners insight into the contribution of female-led businesses to economic development.