IFSDG: How long have you worked in
Redspire?
Lisa: Nearly a year now
IFSDG: How many people work at Redspire?
Lisa: Currently around 35 and it's growing
rapidly
IFSDG: What is the vision for Redspire in Glasgow?
Lisa: Aiming to be the UK's number one CRM
consultancy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft business
applications.
IFSDG: What's a typical day for you?
Lisa: I start my day going for a walk with my
dog, I get into the office around 8:30 and have the essential
coffee or two to start my day. I wouldn't say anything after that
is particularly typical per se; it varies a lot day to day, which
is why I enjoy it so much. Most of the time is a good mix of
project work, meetings (on and offsite) and constantly learning.
One of the great things about working for Redspire is we get some
time allocated every week to enhance our knowledge and skills. We
often get some great people in to share and teach us all new skills
and we also take the time to share our knowledge with each other
within the company. It's fantastic and keeps us all engaging in the
new features Microsoft has to offer.
IFSDG: Why did Redspire choose to locate in the IFSD in
Glasgow?
Lisa: It's a fantastic, central location within
the heart of Glasgow. Also, we have Glasgow airport and the railway
on the doorstep, allowing us to work with clients all over the
UK.
IFSDG: Three good things about working in
Glasgow?
Lisa: I love Glasgow; there is something for
everyone. I must say my favourite things are the people. Everyone
is so friendly and such a laugh, loads of amazing places to eat and
lots of dog friendly places which is super important to me
IFSDG: What is your biggest business achievement to
date?
Lisa: I don't think I have a "biggest
achievement", I really enjoy taking a customer's vision and
requirements and building something they are really excited about.
Each one feels like a big achievement to me in its own way.
IFSDG: What is the best investment you ever
made?
Lisa: That has to be my dog, my King Charles
Spaniel Phoebe; she is just an incredible dog. I take her with me
everywhere I can and she always makes me smile.
IFSDG: Which businessperson or company do you most
admire and why?
Lisa: That is tricky. One person I was reading
about recently is a Swedish entrepreneur called Elsa Bernadotte,
the co-founder and COO of Karma. This is an app which links
restaurants and supermarkets to sell excess produce at cut price at
the end of the day, rather that disposing of it. She has made a
massive contribution to the reduction of food waste working with
large supermarkets, small local shops and Michelin star restaurants
to tackle food waste head on. A real inspiration.
IFSDG: What did you want to be when you were a
child?
Lisa: I wanted to be a scientist when I was a
child. I followed that dream through a degree and gaining a
doctorate in Neuroscience.
IFSDG: What do you do to relax away from the
office?
Lisa: I like to walk my dog, relax with a book
or go to the gym
IFSDG: I-Phone or Android?
Lisa: I-Phone
IFSDG: Favourite band?
Lisa: Metallica
IFSDG: Favourite sport?
Lisa: Rugby
IFSDG: Favourite movie?
Lisa: I am more of a book person generally, but
I love a Harry Potter marathon
IFSDG: Sunshine or snow?
Lisa: Snow