UserTesting CEO Andy MacMillan will be in the spotlight next week when the Silicon Valley tech exec sits down for an interview with Startup Grind Scotland.

MacMillan will join host Startup Grind Scotland’s co-director, Nick Murray, to discuss a range of topics, including empathy in leadership and what makes Edinburgh an ideal location for technology companies.

The event will take place on Thursday 4th August, hosted at UserTesting’s European headquarters on Exchange Crescent in Edinburgh.

Attendees also can hear what Scotland can learn from Silicon Valley’s mindset, the value of customer insights in helping to drive business decisions during challenging economic periods, and lessons learned from rapidly growing a SaaS company through an IPO.

Commenting on the event, Nick Murray said: “Community gatherings with globally-proven industry experts are critical to developing Scotland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

“Our first interview with Andy in Silicon Valley this April was a significant mindset shift for the 20 Scottish founders we took to the entrepreneurship mecca. With the Scottish Government announcing Scotland’s Tech Scaler Hubs this month, now is the perfect time to look internationally to find best practices and learn from those who have been there before.

“This interview will broaden the horizons of what’s possible for Scottish businesses through the eyes of someone who has had incredible success in scaling a SAAS business to a global entity.”

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MacMillan added: “Selecting Edinburgh was the right choice for UserTesting’s European headquarters, and we are excited to be a part of this event, highlighting the value we have found in establishing offices here.

“UserTesting is proud to support Edinburgh’s, and Scotland’s, growing technology scene. There are great opportunities for companies in Scotland, due to the local education system, partnership opportunities with local government agencies, and the local talent, which is what global technology companies are looking for today.”

For event details and information on how to attend, click here.

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