Marie Owen, CEO of LS Productions, Kevin Dorren, CEO of Parsley Box and Allan Cannon, CEO of Krucial on Scotland’s Leading Business Podcast with Hunter and Haughey.

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Go Radio Business Show: Most Downloaded Interview with Marie Owen, CEO of LS Productions [00:01:17]  Marie Owen's Career Journey Marie Owen shares her background, starting LS Productions as a hobby and balancing work with family life. [00:02:24] Transition to Entrepreneurship Marie Owen discusses her transition from cabin crew to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and learning experiences. [00:03:20] Starting LS Productions Marie explains how she started LS Productions with limited experience and support from her husband. [00:04:57] Early Business Challenges Marie talks about the initial challenges in funding and partnerships, and how she secured her first project. [00:06:12] Winning Business Marie emphasises the importance of sales and marketing in winning business and building customer relationships. [00:08:09]  High-Profile Projects Marie shares stories of working on high-profile projects with Ronaldo and Harry Styles, detailing the process and challenges. [00:10:05]  Harry Styles Music Video Marie recounts the experience of shooting a music video with Harry Styles in St. Abbs, discussing the logistics and local impact. [00:16:06]  Educational and Support Networks Marie talks about the support networks and educational programs that helped her grow LS Productions.   [00:19:38] Interview: Kevin Dorren, CEO of Parsley Box [00:21:01]  Background: Kevin Doran's journey from a non-entrepreneurial family to founding multiple businesses. [00:23:57]  Orbital: Founded a tech company, moved to Silicon Valley, and took the company public. [00:32:27]  Diet Chef: Started an online diet business inspired by Nutrisystem, later sold to a French competitor. [00:35:09] Parsley Box: Founded a meal delivery service for the elderly, experienced rapid growth during COVID-19. [00:37:43]  Challenges: Scaling up quickly during the pandemic, working with local authorities and the NHS. [00:40:57] Insights: Shared lessons on public markets, the importance of innovation, and the entrepreneurial landscape in Scotland.   Interview: Alan Cannon, CEO of Krucial [00:42:06] Background: Alan Cannon's interest in physics and problem-solving led him to the defence industry and later to Clyde Space. [00:46:58]  Clyde Space: Worked on small satellites, contributing to the growth of the space industry in Scotland. [00:51:04]  Entrepreneurial Journey: Inspired by Silicon Valley start-ups, founded Krucial in 2018. [00:52:56]  Krucial: A cloud infrastructure company helping organizations leverage satellite data. Grew significantly during the pandemic. [00:53:56]  Support: Participated in the Creative Destruction Lab program, which encouraged thinking big and building massive. [00:55:28] Future Plans: Aiming to expand globally and work with various industries to improve sustainability and profitability.   Keywords: Sir Tom Hunter, Lord Willie Haughey, Kevin Dorren, Silicon Valley, Parsley Box, Alan Cannon, Krucial, Digital Transformation, Space Scale-Up, Marie Owen, LS Productions, Film and TV Commercials, Ronaldo, Harry Styles, Entrepreneurship, Cabin Crew, Customer Service, Business Challenges, Sales and Marketing, High-Profile Projects, Music Video, Scottish Enterprise, Entrepreneurial Scotland