Episode Synopsis "Robin Sampson: Trading spaces in Colombia"

Welcome to three special episodes of the Scottish Business Network in partnership with the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade and, in particular, its International Markets Team for Latin America and the Caribbean. In this first episode, we hear the fascinating story of Robin Sampson, founder of Trade in Space, an Edinburgh-based business that is flourishing in Colombia. Trade in Space uses satellite data and blockchain traceability to enable agricultural supply chains to meet their ethical and sustainability targets. In particular, Robin and his team are playing a hugely positive role in developing transparency within the Colombian coffee market. Robin demonstrates opportunities available in Latin American countries that may not be on the radar of many Scottish businesses. He also explains how the International Markets team and the British Embassy in Bogota have played a key role in his success. If you have any queries about markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, or would like to explore trade opportunities there, do get in touch by sending an email to [email protected]. And do listen to the other two episodes in this series: Iseabail Mctaggart: Scottish Salmon & the Sushi Chefs of Brazil Spencer Mahony: Our Man in Mexico

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• Spencer Mahony: Our Man in Mexico
• Robin Sampson: Trading spaces in Colombia
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• Rupert Waites: Forager, drinks innovator & champion of the Scottish landscape
• David Alexander: Director of the Rice Space Institute
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