We were excited to welcome Jim Rowan – former CEO of Dyson and Volvo Cars to our office at thebeyond, Glasgow. A global leader in innovation, strategy, and business transformation, Jim returned to his hometown to meet the next generation of Scottish tech talent.
He toured thebeyond, meeting a range of tenants and speaking directly with company founders to learn more about what they’re building – from groundbreaking hardware to AI driven software shaping the future. His curiosity and encouragement meant a lot to the teams here, many of whom are just beginning their startup journey.
He also heard pitches from STAC Invest portfolio companies including: Seluna Ltd, Silver Lion Innovations, and Smplicare. Furthermore, hearing from University of Glasgow & University of Strathclyde spinouts, Quantcore and Northern Light Microscopy. Jim offered valuable insights and reflections drawn from decades of scaling global businesses.
Having Jim take the time to engage with our founders is a real privilege and a powerful reminder of the talent that’s building world-class companies right here in Scotland. He rounded off his visit with a Q&A session for the STAC cohort and wider network, where he answered questions on company-building, leadership, and what it really takes to grow on a global scale.
We’re proud of the innovation coming out of Scotland – and are very excited about the global impact STAC cohort companies are about to make. Be part of a growing network of investors supporting the next generation of cutting-edge innovation – visit stacinvest.com to learn more.
