Sir Alex Ferguson, Illuminate AI and Poonam Gupta's journey to establishing a successful international paper company on Scotland’s Leading Business Podcast with Hunter and Haughey.

Go Radio Business Show: Most Downloaded Interviews Interview with Sir Alex Ferguson 00:01:12] Early Leadership: Sir Alex discusses his early leadership experiences, starting from his apprenticeship and union involvement.  [00:03:33] Football Career Beginnings: Transition from apprenticeship to full-time football, and the realisation of his leadership potential [00:06:26] Entrepreneurial Ventures::Sir Alex talks about balancing his football career with entrepreneurial ventures like opening a pub. [00:09:03] Coaching and Management:Insights into his coaching philosophy and the importance of building a football club, not just a team.  [00:11:56] Managing Big Clubs:Challenges and strategies in managing big clubs like Manchester United, including changing the club culture.  [00:14:22] Winning Mentality: The importance of instilling a winning mentality in players and the role of captains in carrying the manager's message.  [00:18:05] Assistant Managers: The crucial role of assistant managers in his career and the qualities that made them effective.  [00:22:10] Modern Challenges: Challenges of managing young players today, especially with the influence of money and agents.  [00:23:54] Proudest Achievements: Reflecting on his proudest achievements, including winning the European Cup.   Interview with Billy Lyle from Illuminate AI [00:24:53] AI in Business: Billy discusses the accessibility and benefits of AI for businesses, emphasising prompt engineering. [00:27:07] AI Providers: Overview of major AI providers like OpenAI and Google, and their investments in AI.  [00:28:39]  Impact on Professional Services: Potential disruptions and opportunities AI brings to professional services like law and accounting.  [00:29:53] AI's Future and Risks: Discussion on the future of AI, potential risks, and ethical considerations.  [00:31:39] Adapting to AI: Tips for small business owners on how to adapt and leverage AI to stay competitive.  [00:33:37] Real-World AI Application:Lord Haughey shares a real-world example of using AI to enhance energy efficiency in housing projects.  [00:35:32] AI and Job Market:The impact of AI on the job market and the importance of human involvement in AI processes. Interview with Poonam Gupta OBE [00:39:23] Entrepreneurial Journey: Poonam shares her journey from India to Scotland, starting her business with no initial capital.  [00:43:35] Cash Flow Management: Strategies for managing cash flow in the early stages of business without external funding.  [00:45:12] Business Growth: Growth of PG Paper and future targets, aiming for £250 million in revenue.  [/00:46:36] Balancing Family and Business: Challenges and strategies for balancing family responsibilities with business growth.  [00:48:09] Recognition and Awards:Receiving the OBE and the importance of giving back to the community. Keywords:  Early Leadership, Football Career Beginnings, Entrepreneurial Ventures, Coaching Philosophy,Managing Big Clubs, Winning Mentality, Role of Assistant Managers, Modern Challenges, Proudest Achievements,AI in Business, AI Providers, Impact on Professional Services, AI's Future and Risks, Adapting to AI, Real-World AI Application, AI and Job Market, Entrepreneurial Journey, Cash Flow Management, Business Growth, Balancing Family and Business, Recognition and Awards