Scaling in Sync- C-Suite Strategies for Unified Growth

​Scaling fast is hard. Scaling together as a leadership team? Even harder. That’s why Cooper Parry’s Tech & High Growth team, Barclays, and Burness Paull are bringing you an unfiltered, no-fluff panel event at Glasgow Tech Week 2025—built for tech founders and leaders who want to grow smarter, faster, and in sync.

​This exclusive evening at The Beacon is all about real talk from those who’ve been in the trenches of high-growth leadership. Expect straight-shooting insights, high-level networking, and sunset cocktails, mocktails, and light bites.

​Who’s in the Hot Seat?

​Hosted by Nick Freer, Founding Director at Freer Consultancy and columnist at The Scotsman, you'll hear from:

​🔥 Chris Herd, CEO, Firstbase (acquired by AppDirect) – scaled and sold a global startup remotely

​🔥 Elaine Ferguson, Chief Financial Officer, ENOUGH (formerly 3F Bio)  - fundraising & financial strategy pro

​🔥 Chief Product Officer (name announced soon) - driving innovation & development at speed

​🔥 Laura Bernal Vergara, Chief of Staff, Malted AI - keeping fast-growing teams in sync.

​Why You Can’t Miss It

​If you’re tackling funding, global expansion, or scaling your leadership team, this is where you get the inside track from those who’ve done it—and nailed it.

​Plus, it’s the chance to connect with fellow c-suite leaders, investors and ecosystem players in a stunning setting overlooking The Clyde.