On Thursday 3rd September, CodeBase will gather a select room of senior technical leaders for the latest edition of Closed Door Dinners, hosted by Dell Technologies.
The objective of Closed Door Dinners is simple: build a room worth returning to. Designed as a recurring forum for CTOs, VPs and senior tech leaders, the initiative offers an unvarnished space to share real-world experiences, exchange candid insights, and tackle complex technical and scaling challenges alongside true peers.
Hosted by Dell Technologies and delivered by CodeBase, the private dinner series creates an environment where leaders building the future can step back from day-to-day operations and focus on high-level strategy, architecture, and executive growth.
Ensuring scaling founders have a seat at the table
Central to the vision of Closed Door Dinners is ensuring founders and technical leads from rapidly scaling companies have direct, unmediated access to rooms filled with their executive peers.
Techscaler members will be at the table after an open application process for select spots. By connecting Techscaler leaders with seasoned enterprise and corporate executives, the series fosters peer-to-peer knowledge sharing that strengthens Scotland’s entire tech ecosystem.
Here are the Techscaler leaders joining the table for the upcoming dinner:
- Michael Hall – CTO at Wordsmith, an AI-driven platform designed to automate and streamline complex workflows for in-house legal teams.
- Craig Short – Co-Founder & CTO at Gigged.AI, an AI-powered talent platform helping businesses quickly source, match, and onboard specialized tech talent.
- Sonia Schulenburg – Founder & CEO at LevelE Research, an AI-driven fintech platform combining machine learning and complexity economics for automated investment management.
- Chris Renga – Chief Technology Officer at ePass, providing shared digital infrastructure for public sector licensing, permitting, and registrations across Scotland.
- James Maciver – Chief Technology Officer at Phlo, a digital pharmacy platform pioneering real-time, trackable medication delivery for patients and healthcare providers.
- Rory Hughes – Chief Technology Officer at Zelim, developing AI-driven detection software and autonomous hardware to transform maritime search and rescue.
- Federico Rossetto – Co-Founder & CTO at Malted AI, building specialized, domain-specific Small Language Models (SLMs) tailored for complex enterprise challenges.
- Carl Barton – Chief Technology Officer at Fanbase, a mobile-first ticketing, fan engagement, and digital operations platform for sports clubs.
- Nicholas Guy – Founder & CEO at NoLogo, a digital publisher and media manager creating AI tools and growth platforms for digital creators.
- Giulia Marcucci, PhD – Co-Founder at LumiAIres, an early-stage startup developing sustainable, energy-efficient, and bias-free optical computing hardware and AI algorithms.
What’s next
As the Closed Door Dinners community expands, we will continue to create peer-led environments that facilitate high-value connections for Scotland's tech founders.
Keep an eye on our social channels for takeaways and updates from the night, and watch this space for future event announcements.
To learn more about Techscaler programmes, events, and community initiatives, visit the Techscaler Events & Community Page.
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