Navigating an AI-First Ecosystem as a Globally-Minded Scottish Founder

AI is changing the core foundations and playbooks which Silicon Valley was built on - can Scottish Founders keep apace? Join us we hear from three Techscaler Founders who made trip to Silicon Valley for 3-weeks of ecosystem immersion, market research and investor connectivity. Their accelerated global ambitions will inspire other Founders to explore the art of the possible, re-shape their approach to investment and think global.

Event Speakers

Hear from the following Techscaler Founders who were on the programme:

• Amanda Pickford, Founder, ThermaFY
• Alasdair Harris, Founder, LingoTeach.ai
• Sam Gray, Founder, Energy Mutual

The webinar will be moderated by CodeBase's Programme Manager Sally Dale, who led the cohort to Silicon Valley.

The webinar will cover:

• Silicon Valley's Investment Landscape: Unpack the unique investment culture of Silicon Valley. We'll cover everything from the importance of bootstrapping and investor-led growth to the pivotal role of building a strong network in a highly competitive market.

• The AI-Driven Startup Playbook: Discover how Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally changing the rules. The panel will explore how founders can adapt to new approaches in product development and market research to stay ahead of the curve.

• Scaling Beyond Borders: Hear firsthand accounts from the cohort on the challenges and successes of building an international business. Gain insight into what it truly takes to thrive in the US market and the intangible benefits of immersing yourself in a global tech ecosystem.

What is the Techscaler Silicon Valley Programme?

From May 12th to June 1st, 2025, the Techscaler Silicon Valley Programme brought our most ambitious entrepreneurs to San Francisco. More than just a trip, this pop-up hub was a deep dive into the Silicon Valley ecosystem, designed to help them forge lasting connections and build the networks essential for scaling a business on a global stage. The experience empowers these founders to not only succeed in Silicon Valley but to bring that mindset and network back to Scotland.

Who will be there?

The Event is free to join and suited to Founders, Investors, Ecosystem Builders, Professional Services Firms, Entreprenurship Educators, Government Officials and International Trade Officers.

Where and when is this taking place?

The Techscaler Silicon Valley Takeaways session is taking place fully online and can be accessed on Zoom. It is free to join, but you need to register on EventBrite to recieve your meeting link,

Registration

We ask that you register for this event through this page as an Online Attendee. Note that numbers are very limited, so register soon! If you register and find you are no longer able to attend please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite, or contact us directly at community@thisiscodebase.com

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