What does it really take to build a tech business in Scotland from the ground up without outside funding? How do you take your business from ideas to market in the shortest possible time?
In today's episode Karen Forbes, founder of the Scottish startup Vidit, shares how she went from idea to impact and built a tech business that’s reshaping how wedding memories are captured. Karen Forbes opens up about her journey as a female founder in Scotland’s startup ecosystem, revealing how she turned a personal pain point into a profitable tech business, all while bootstrapping and staying true to her vision. If you’ve ever dreamed of launching your own startup in Scotland or wondered how to build from zero to one without investors, this conversation will give you real-world lessons on entrepreneurship, resilience, and growth.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
1. How Karen Forbes built a tech business in Scotland with no outside funding
2. The truth about the startup scene in Scotland and what it takes to succeed
3. Why authentic storytelling, networking, and persistence beat capital every time
4. How founders can stay balanced, avoid burnout, and scale their tech startups sustainably
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned startup founder, or simply curious about Scotland’s tech ecosystem, this story proves you don’t need millions in funding to make an impact —just belief, execution, and community.
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Recorded at Barclays Eagle Labs, Glasgow
Hosted by Kayode Alabi
Guest Speaker: Karen Forbes, Founder of Viddit
Produced by The Blueprint Podcast
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