Fellow

An Amazing Entrepreneur...

2012-02-04T07:53:00Z

Sometimes the simple things work the best....John has designed this business using his networks, experience in a corporate role and with the laws of physics. Simple, but beautifully executed http://www.entrepreneurial-spark.com/chiclets-blog/2012/2/3/the-easiest,-quickest-and-most-innovative-lighting-survey-anywhere!.aspx...(read more)

CREACTIVITY

2012-01-27T14:08:00Z

Firstly, congratulations to Mark and Celtic Renewables.... Go get em...!! We are flat out....!! What a journey http://www.entrepreneurial-spark.com/@espark-blog.aspx...(read more)

FUZE.....

2012-01-20T17:48:00Z

Entrepreneurial mindset and behaviour in action... http://www.entrepreneurial-spark.com/chiclets-blog/2012/1/20/how-to-start-a-revolution.aspx...(read more)

@ESparkUK.....

2012-01-20T17:46:00Z

Is it really a differentiator? http://www.entrepreneurial-spark.com/@espark-blog.aspx Jim...(read more)

First Week in the Entrepreneurial Spark Hatchery

2012-01-13T07:18:00Z

Hi All... Here is our thoughts on the first week. Kinetic, frenetic and full of insight... http://www.entrepreneurial-spark.com/blog.aspx It's only Friday, but tons done.. Jim...(read more)

Happy new LEAP year… an extra day/an opportunity?!

2012-01-09T15:50:00Z

Hope this year is full of blessings and great fortune for you and yours. This is the time we all sit and make resolutions to achieve certain things in the coming 12 months. I have reflected and dug deep into the core of my minds eye to identify the key points I want to achieve in my 2012 and came up with a variety of goals. I noticed one common factor to each of those goals, whether they were related to me personally, to family, friends, financial or social, they all include an element of ‘me’...(read more)

Our Eggs are in the Hatchery

2011-12-22T15:46:00Z

We had a great induction evening at Entrepreneurial Spark. Please reach out if you wish to become involved.... http://www.entrepreneurial-spark.com/blog.aspx Cheers, Jim...(read more)

The Idea Generation

2011-12-22T11:59:00Z

Entrepreneurs are creative individuals. This can be taught and nurtured. Even entrepreneurs have cognitive roadblocks at times. It's how they overcome these obstacles and react within their environment that distinguishes them. Having spent time in early stage businesses, attended business school in the USA and then worked within acquisitions in corporate land - I have seen how entrepreneurial mindsets and behaviours can impact a business. It does not matter if you think with the right/left side...(read more)

Think outside the Blog

2011-12-16T19:02:00Z

It's been a while since I blogged on the Saltire Foundation site. The Entrepreneurial Spark orgainsation has been totally full on... I thought it might be interesting to stick in a link to our latest blog as it refers to Babson College. The Fellows spend time here and it is a fantastic experience for us all. Going back was even better!! http://www.entrepreneurial-spark.com/blog.aspx...(read more)

Entrepreneurial-Spark Launch

2011-11-17T19:55:00Z

It has taken some planning and we have launched. Two weeks ago now and we are having a tremendous response. Our approach to entrepreneurship is simple and very much reflects Ian's comments: Let's get on with it. So, we have removed as many barriers and blockers as we can for ventures to get off the ground. Our facility in Glasgow is only minutes from the city centre. We have a full programme for entrepreneurs, space, facilities, mentoring and more... http://www.entrepreneurial-spark.com Entrepreneurial...(read more)

My Three Wishes for Scottish Entrepreneurs

2011-11-16T09:00:00Z

When I was first asked to write a blog for Global Entrepreneurship Week the suggested title I was given was “Challenges for Entrepreneurship in Scotland”. I thought long and hard about the things that make it difficult for entrepreneurs here, at least from my perspective working largely in high-tech, and I could come up with a very long list. However, many of the challenges on that list apply to aspiring entrepreneurs in many places, and in some cases throughout the world – and...(read more)

A busy few months

2011-10-31T19:58:00Z

I can hardly believe that we graduated 3 months ago, yet it has been so busy in that 3 months I haven't had time to blog! Where to start... My externship with Sword Ciboodle led to consulting work on the same project post Fellowship. This allowed me to continue my research and develop the product strategy I began during my externship. Thanks to Paul Gorman, Kenny Bain and the team for being so supportive throughout my time at Sword Ciboodle. I have also been consulting for a wonderful organisation...(read more)

Entrepreneurs in Scotland

2011-09-05T06:56:00Z

Entrepreneurial Spark is completing its final preparations for launch. This has been a hard journey as funding and starting a new enterprise these days is tough. My kids now know what asda smartprice is, lean and mean is the order of the day and BOGOF deals are a life saver. One thing that has come across to me in planning is the perception in the culture of Scotland - that we are not entrepreneurial and do not have new entrepreneurs - young and old - who will pick up their napsacks and go do......(read more)

G+G Graduating and Giving back

2011-08-11T00:49:00Z

On July 30 th at the Lighthouse in Glasgow, the Saltire cohort of 2010/2011 formally earned the title ‘Saltire Fellow’ as we officially graduated from the Saltire Fellowship programme. In a relaxed and intimate affair with close friends and family, sunlight (yes sunlight!) silks and kilts, we shared our experiences so far and visions for the future. My mother, who I haven’t seen in over a year due to a hectic schedule, jumped on a plane from Douala, Cameroon to be here. Baby Emily...(read more)

The Fellowship Never Ends

2011-08-02T08:31:00Z

First off, I'd like to congratulate the new fellows on their graduation - well done to all of them! If you haven't met them, then you might be interested in this graduation program containing some of their pictures and comments on the Fellowship. When I embarked on my own Saltire Fellowship journey back in 2008, I didn't appreciate all the longer term benefits of taking part that the new graduates are just about to start discovering. For example, we alumni have been invited along to some...(read more)