Cyber Threats, Entrepreneurial Grit & AI-Driven Growth
The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.Show Notes
Air Date: October 5th, 2025 Special Guests: Jamie Burns, MD Ailsa Reliability Solutions and Paul Duffy, the newly appointed MD of Zudu. Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter. This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays between 11am-12pm with WYRE (www.trywyre.com) Don’t miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call: A deep dive into the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack and the growing threat landscape. Willie and Tom share personal experiences and stress the urgent need for businesses to invest in digital protection. PPE Scandal Fallout: The hosts unpack the High Court ruling against PPE Medpro and discuss political accountability, fraud recovery, and the implications for public trust. Scotland’s Defence & Energy Boost: Positive news as Scotland secures a share of a £250M UK defence innovation fund and opens a new Energy Transition Hub in Aberdeen, promising thousands of jobs. Walkers Shortbread & Willow Tech: Celebrating Scottish success stories—from record revenues at Walkers to Willow’s AI-powered recruitment platform tackling fake CVs. Guest Spotlight: Jamie Burns, MD of Ailsa Reliability SolutionsFrom delivering Chinese takeaways during COVID to leading a cutting-edge predictive maintenance tech firm, Jamie shares his gritty entrepreneurial journey, the power of data-driven insights, and his vision to scale to £100M turnover. Board You Can't Afford: Paul Duffy, MD of ZudooA fresh face with a human-first approach to AI, Paul discusses scaling software delivery, building relationships, and keeping tech grounded in empathy. Final Thought: The episode closes with a powerful discussion on staying “relentlessly human” in business—balancing strategy with compassion, and leading with integrity. Join the Conversation What did you think of this episode? Email: [email protected] Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBoA8NYTpHtff-aHpC2es4NU-DfV7CdEG For more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... Connect with the Guests: Jamie Burns Personal LinkedIn: (17) Jamie Burns | LinkedIn Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd Company LinkedIn: (17) Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd.: Overview | LinkedIn Ailsa ESG Solutions LinkedIn: (17) Ailsa ESG Solutions: Overview | LinkedIn Company YouTube Page: Ailsa Reliability Solutions - YouTube
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