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ARTICLE · 26 SEPTEMBER 2023

In Conversation With: Ross McLennan

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Welcome to our Q&A series, where we bring together entrepreneurs and leaders in the business community. Each interviewee brings their unique perspective and hands-on experience...

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Welcome to our Q&A series, where we bring together entrepreneurs and leaders in the business community. Each interviewee brings their unique perspective and hands-on experience of the challenges faced when starting and scaling a company.

Ross McLennan, Enterprise Executive at Edinburgh Innovations, talks Business Foundations

What is the top tip you would give to founders?

Validation is key! The difference between a nice project and a strong business is customers. So engage early with potential customers, listen to the problems they have and develop a deep understanding of the issues that are important to them.

How important is it to have the right foundations in place for scaling?

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