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The Lucent Perspective
In The Lucent Perspective, host Rebecca Hastings interviews executives and leaders from the tech sector to learn about their successes, most valuable lessons learned, challenges, solutions and insights. Rebecca is an executive headhunter who has built leadership teams and helped technology companies rapidly scale. If you're looking to learn about startup and scale-up technology companies and hear from some of the most entrepreneurial and innovative leaders, join Rebecca Hastings and guests on The Lucent Perspective.
The Lucent Perspective
Driving Startup Success, Global Growth, and Climate Action with Purpose-Led Vision - A Conversation with Russell Dalgleish
In this episode, host Rebecca Hastings has an enlightening discussion with serial entrepreneur and business advisor Russell Dalgleish. Russell shares his wisdom on entrepreneurship, networking, international business, purpose-driven leadership, and more.
Episode Highlights:
[0:41] - The mindset required for startup success
[1:42] - Staying focused on your purpose and mission
[3:41] - Clarifying your mission from the start
[10:22] - Using LinkedIn to reach potential customers
[16:09] - Leveraging global business networks
[27:58] - Building an impactful board of directors
[32:25] - Accelerating progress on climate change
[37:25] - Leaving a legacy and being remembered
Russell emphasizes the importance of staying focused on your core purpose as an entrepreneur. He outlines how to leverage LinkedIn for sales and provides examples of the Scottish Business Network facilitating international expansion.
On building an effective board, Russell stresses choosing the right Chairperson and actively engaging members. He also shares insights from driving progress on net zero emissions and climate action.
Throughout the discussion, Russell offers practical tips for entrepreneurs to succeed by clarifying their mission, fostering meaningful relationships, and keeping their legacy in mind.
About Russell Dalgleish
Russell Dalgleish is a prominent Scottish entrepreneur and business advisor with decades of experience founding, scaling, and advising high-growth tech companies globally.
He is currently the Founding Chair of Scottish Business Network, the Founding Managing Partner at Exolta Capital Partners, and a board member of several organizations. Russell hosts conferences worldwide and regularly shares his perspectives on leadership, investment, and entrepreneurship.
- Russell on LinkedIn
Rebecca Hastings, Founder and Director at The Lucent Group
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Rebecca has extensive talent and executive search experience supporting digital and technology businesses through complex changes and fast-paced scale-up periods. She works with businesses advising on C-level, technical, sales and commercial appointments, workforce planning, strategic talent management, recruitment processes and associated technology and employer brand development.