From Oil to Innovation: Aberdeen's Next Chapter with Jennifer Craw and Jen Scott from Opportunity North East

From Oil to Innovation: Aberdeen’s Next Chapter with Jennifer Craw and Jen Scott from Opportunity North East

In this episode of Pulse, Aldo has the great pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Craw and Jen Scott from Opportunity North East (ONE) to explore how Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland are reinventing themselves for the future.

By Aldo De Pape //July 23, 2026 @ 10:33 AM Make

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They discuss the region’s transformation beyond its oil and gas heritage, the rise of life sciences, entrepreneurship, and AI, and how initiatives like ONE BioHub and ONE’s extensive partnership with MIT are helping founders build globally competitive businesses from the North East.

From supporting startups and attracting talent to embracing AI and driving economic diversification, this conversation is an inspiring look at what it takes to build a thriving innovation ecosystem.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, regional growth, life sciences, or the future of business, you’ll definitely enjoy this Episode

Sincerely hope you will enjoy this conversation with Jennifer Craw MBE and Jen Scott of Opportunity North East.

More on the great work of Opportunity North East (ONE) can be found here: https://www.opportunitynortheast.com

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Aldo De Pape

Aldo de Pape is a British-Belgian entrepreneur, author, and host of Pulse by AlphaWire. As CEO of Genomes.io and founder of TeachPitch, he explores how AI, science, and innovation are transforming society. Recognised by Forbes as one of the 13 digital leaders driving education forward, Aldo regularly interviews pioneers shaping the future of science and education.