Taking a Digital Tech Product International

From Coronation Street to multi-million pound deals! Discover how Phil Murray defied the odds and sold his Scottish digital tech business Petrotechnics to a US firm, in this Masterclass he shares his vision for shaping North-East of Scotland entrepreneurial futures through technology.

Join us for an inspiring Innovation Masterclass with Phil Murray, a leading voice in digital transformation and tech entrepreneurship. Recently appointed as RGU Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence spearheading the growth of digital ventures and innovation, Phil will share his own personal story from Barrow Back Street to US Exit. 

A forward thinker in his field, Phil will explore the art of the possible sharing how emerging technologies in the Northeast of Scotland can and are reshaping industries to create new opportunities for founders, innovators, and changemakers.
Phil brings extensive experience in driving strategic innovation across the public and private sectors. He is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs to turn ideas into impact, inspiring global mindset and fostering a culture where creativity, ambition and technology thrive hand in hand.

Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week at RGU, this Masterclass is a unique opportunity to hear from a visionary leader who is helping shape the future of Scotland’s digital economy. Whether you’re a student, staff member, alumnus, or aspiring entrepreneur, you’ll leave inspired with practical insights to apply in your own innovation journey.

Phil Murray – Uras Group & Robert Gordon University

Phil is an entrepreneur, investor, and digital innovation leader with a track record of building and scaling technology businesses. As the founder and former CEO of Petrotechnics, he led the development of cutting-edge operational risk management software, adopted by some of the world’s largest companies. Under his leadership, Petrotechnics earned the prestigious European Growth Strategy of the Year award before successfully exiting to a major American software corporation.

Phil is working with the Digital Innovation Lab. at RGU to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. His mission is to create a model that empowers entrepreneurial professors and their teams. Passionate about the transformative power of digital technology, Phil firmly believes in it’s potential to sustainably enhance global living standards. 

This event offers an invaluable opportunity to connect and gain honest insights from one of Aberdeen’s most influential business leaders. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, established businessperson, leader, a student exploring new paths, or an innovator seeking inspiration, Jeanette’s story will motivate you to take bold steps toward your own vision fuelled from the heart.

Registration

The event is free to attend, but please register in advance for numbers.