04/11/2026
From real estate to self storage, AI and Hollywood — an evening with Dr John McGlynn! 🏴
Last week, the Self Storage Association Asia (SSAA), together with the Andrew’s Society of Hong Kong, had the pleasure of hosting Dr. John McGlynn for an evening of fascinating stories, insights and Scottish humour!
John started by sharing his entrepreneurial journey — how he first got into real estate, what led him into self storage, and how his businesses have evolved over the years.
We then moved into AI, where John shared his recent experiments with Grok, including creating his own "Jarvis" to act as a virtual chief of staff and executive assistant. A great example of how technology is changing the way we work, and how entrepreneurs can continue to innovate and adapt.
And to round off the evening, we ventured into the world of films! From Glasgow becoming a filming location for major Hollywood productions, including Spider-Man, to the incredible contribution of Scots to Hong Kong's history and commercial development. John's passion for Scotland and his determination to champion its success certainly came through!
It was a wonderful evening bringing together the Scottish and self storage communities in Hong Kong, with conversations that went well beyond self storage itself.
A big thank you to John for sharing his journey, experiences and enthusiasm, to the St Andrew’s Society for co-hosting, and to everyone who joined us tonight!
