Invest2Scale Podcast
Podcast Description
Scaling Scottish businesses. Connecting ambitious founders. Attracting global investment.The Invest2Scale Podcast is where Scotland’s most ambitious scale-up founders meet the investors, advisors, and industry leaders who can help them grow. We go beyond the headlines to explore the real challenges and opportunities of scaling a business, with insights from those who’ve done it before—and those backing the next big success stories.Each episode, we bring you candid conversations with visionary entrepreneurs, top-tier investors, and expert advisors who share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned. Whether you’re leading a high-growth company, investing in Scotland’s business ecosystem, or simply passionate about entrepreneurship, this podcast delivers valuable insights to help you navigate the scale-up journey.Backed by Invest2Scale, a network connecting Scotland’s most promising businesses with the investment and expertise they need to reach the next level, our mission is simple: empower scale-up founders to achieve their full potential.Tune in and scale up.🎙️ Follow the conversation at Invest2Scale.com
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of topics revolving around business scaling, including episodes on securing investment, navigating market challenges, and strategic exits, exemplified in episodes like 'Exiting Your Business' and a discussion with Daniel Rodgers on building a tech brand. It emphasizes practical strategies, lessons learned, and personal insights from those who have successfully scaled their ventures.
Scaling Scottish businesses. Connecting ambitious founders. Attracting global investment.
The Invest2Scale Podcast is where Scotland’s most ambitious scale-up founders meet the investors, advisors, and industry leaders who can help them grow. We go beyond the headlines to explore the real challenges and opportunities of scaling a business, with insights from those who’ve done it before—and those backing the next big success stories.
Each episode, we bring you candid conversations with visionary entrepreneurs, top-tier investors, and expert advisors who share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned. Whether you’re leading a high-growth company, investing in Scotland’s business ecosystem, or simply passionate about entrepreneurship, this podcast delivers valuable insights to help you navigate the scale-up journey.
Backed by Invest2Scale, a network connecting Scotland’s most promising businesses with the investment and expertise they need to reach the next level, our mission is simple: empower scale-up founders to achieve their full potential.
Tune in and scale up.
🎙️ Follow the conversation at Invest2Scale.com
Investor Scale Podcast – Episode: Scaling CleanTech: What Investors Are Looking For with Robert Hokin of Greenbackers
In this episode of the Investor Scale Podcast, host Ewan Anderson speaks with Robert Hokin, Managing Partner at Greenbackers Investment Capital—a specialist investor network focused on cleantech and climate innovation. With decades of experience across technology, finance, and mergers and acquisitions, Robert shares practical insights into what makes a cleantech business “oven-ready” for funding.
From product-market fit to team strength and market size, Robert breaks down the key investor criteria for climate and renewable ventures. He also offers a candid view of Scotland’s clean energy potential—explaining why the region is rich in talent and innovation, but still needs more coordination and policy support to hit net zero targets.
Packed with honest reflections, this episode is a must-listen for founders navigating the cleantech investment landscape and for ecosystem players working to position Scotland as a global green energy leader.
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