Scottish lager firm boss explains how they fund projects in Malawi to improve lives

Despite being one of the poorest, the people are so warm and happy. There’s nothing quite like it.

What is your own career background?

I’ve always loved the unpredictability of early stage businesses – something I learned from having run my own venture just after university, before moving to London and working for a fastgrowth tech start-up company.

I stayed in London for a couple of years before returning to Glasgow, where I met Alan. I immediately knew that I could apply what I’d learned elsewhere to help him get the business off the ground.

I also saw it as an opportunity to work with, and learn from, someone who shared my passion for new, diverse ideas.

What’s a typical day like?

There isn’t ever a typical day, which I suppose is part of the appeal.

We’re growing so rapidly now that we’re constantly evolving in terms of what we do, both individually and as a team.

I do tend to make a list at the start of the day outlining priorities, but that is almost always interrupted by new, unexpected tasks.

However, everything we do is grounded in our core mission and I’ll constantly revert back to the main question: “Will this further our efforts to bring one million people clean water?”

It’s an anchor point for us all.

Future plans?

To have Brewgooder stocked in every city in the UK and to involve as many beer drinkers in our journey and mission as we can.