As of September 2022, more than 450 charging companies were taking part, allowing customers access to over 300,000 chargers in over 50 countries through a single card and/or app. Hey I'm Constantine, welcome to Octopus Energy! [19], In 2020 Octopus completed two funding rounds totalling $577m, making the company the highest funded UK tech start-up that year. [42], As part of their partnership agreed in August 2019, Midcounties Co-operative and Octopus established a joint venture to develop the UK's community energy market and encourage small-scale electricity generation. The UKs biggest energy companies might shrug off such strident criticism from a campaigner, but Octopus has rapidly ascended to challenge what Jackson, 50, calls the lazy oligopoly of the big six. Elon has the vision and reach to be able to disrupt so many industries for the better, and I believe we have similar approaches in disrupting industries to help save the planet. Is it profit, value or something else? There are companies whose entire asset base [is] in gas, he continues, and they will relentlessly try to tell us gas is the solution, or hydrogen is the solution. Our first guest is Greg Jackson, CEO and founder of Octopus Energy who will kick the series off on Thursday 26 January. Located in Slough, the centre will train 1000 heat pump engineers per year and develop new heating systems. What advice do you have for other businesses on environmental sustainability and its impact on climate change? He's founded a number of successful businesses, including e-commerce company C360, built HomeServe's innovation business and is an angel investor in a wide range of tech start-ups. Its actually more than that: bringing down energy costs is one of the reasons I started the business, he says. We want a similar effort to the vaccine rollout, says Jackson, sweeping bags of Frazzles aside. What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs? He began developing software (in the form of video games) at 16, then studied economics at Cambridge before running a mirror factory, then founding a number of technology-led businesses. She is Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Octopus Energy. Greg Jackson starts each day by flicking on the radio and scrunching into his bath. [7] The same year, Octopus replaced SSE as the energy supplier for M&S Energy, a brand of Marks & Spencer,[8] and bought Affect Energy, which had 22,000 customers. Best advice he has been given Integrity is what you do when no ones watching., Biggest career mistake Not seeking backers for the idea of Octopus Energy sooner., Word he overuses Brilliant. Rachel started her career in utilities as a consultant where she worked on a number of international energy industry privatisation and restructuring projects. Zoisa also runs Octopus Energy's renewable generation arm, which recently announced the acquisition of a 3GW portfolio of renewable energy assets across seven countries. The current energy crisis emerged towards the end of the legal work and due diligence that is needed for such a deal to happen, and provided a dramatic test of the companys ability to handle a large, rapidly developing challenge: We had to demonstrate to the investors that taking on Avro wouldnt get in the way of the long-term mission.. As someone whose LinkedIn profile professes a love of disrupting industries that underserve customers and society, its no surprise Greg is passionate about enhancing the customer experience. One department looks after Electric Juice, a service that lets customers add car-charging payments to their electricity bill. Profit? The migration was hailed as being responsible for E.ON's financial recovery in the UK. He began his working life as a video games programmer and always fancied a stint as a motorcycle courier (electric, of course).. Last month Octopus pledged 50m to cut customer bills until Octobers price cap rise, part of a longer-term package worth 150m. Hes founded a number of successful businesses, including e-commerce company C360, and is an angel investor in a wide range of tech start-ups. As of September 2021 the company has over three million domestic and business customers, making it the fourth largest energy supplier Internally its called Winder (wind-Tinder, geddit?). Plm was subsequently rebranded as Octopus Energy France. [4] Greg Jackson is the founder of the company and holds the position of chief executive. In our experience this leads to strong relationships between managers and team members, happier employees and higher productivity. Greg is the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group, the green energy tech pioneer based in the UK with over 3.1 million customers, further operations in 13 countries and over 23 million accounts licensed worldwide to its green technology platform, Kraken. A weekly newsletter helping you fit together the pieces of the global economic slowdown. We'll cover a range of topics, including asking Greg what 2023 holds for the tech and energy sector at this challenging time, and which technologies he thinks are going to make a difference to the sector in the future. Tara has spent two years leading Octopus Energys 1,000 strong UK operations team through a pandemic, an energy crisis and a day that saw 2 million customers submit meter readings all simultaneously. Octopus boss Greg Jackson claims the energy giant has 'never made a profit' on Martin Lewis money show. Octopus Energy Group operates a wide range of business divisions, including Octopus Energy Retail, Octopus Energy for Business, Octopus Energy Services, Octopus Electric Vehicles, Octopus Energy Generation, Octopus Hydrogen, Kraken, Kraken Flex and the not-for-profit Centre for Net Zero. Octopus energy is the UK's fourth largest energy provider, which boss Greg Jackson says he started because people were "paying too much" on their bills. Prior to joining Octopus Energy, Lara worked at US-based Opower, a customer engagement start-up and pioneer of Behavioural Energy Efficiency. In order to provide you with the latest digital energy web services you need to use the latest and greatest web browsers. Upstream reported that Jackson joined Greenpeace at the age of 16, and his expertise was in mirror manufacturing, coffee shops and software before launching Octopus Energy in 2015. .more. What defines a successful entrepreneur? We need to work like that now on the clean energy system., [See also: The power trap: Why the energy crisis is a crisis of politics], This article appears in the 13 Oct 2021 issue of the New Statesman, Perfect Storm. [31], In November 2021, EDF Energy agreed a deal with Octopus Energy Group to move its five million customers onto its Kraken platform. He spends around an hour each day dealing directly with customers to understand that experience better, along with discussing trade-offs such as pricing strategy and infrastructure. Devrim is the CEO of KrakenFlex, formerly Upside Energy, which joined the Octopus Energy Group in 2020 to add another layer of capabilities to Octopus's energy technology platform, 'Kraken'. Three Co-op brands were affected: Octopus acquired the customers of the GB Energy and Flow Energy brands, and began to operate the accounts of Co-op Energy customers on a white label basis, while Midcounties retained responsibility for acquiring new Co-op Energy customers. Our weekly culture newsletter from books and art to pop culture and memes sent every Friday. Deepak has been involved as a partner to Octopus Energy Group since 2018. Sunday: 8am - 11pm, Interview with Entrepreneur - Greg Jackson - CEO of Octopus Energy. Octopus is his magnum opus, taking on the tired, old energy market . [16][17], In January 2020, ENGIE UK announced that it was selling its residential energy supply business (comprising around 70,000 UK residential customers) to Octopus. Octopus Energy is currently value at $2 billion, how did this evaluation come about? Besides industry-standard fixed and variable tariffs, the company is known for innovative tariffs which are made possible by the national rollout of smart meters. The division is also behind Octopus Energys Fan Club, a local energy tariff that provides cheaper energy when the wind blows. What is the number one trait you look for in employees before recruiting them as part your team, and how has this requirement been integrated into the organisations culture and recruitment policy? Following an IPO and acquisition by Oracle Utilities she moved to London with her family in 2018 before coming to Octopus Energy Group to lead global sales for Kraken Technologies. Its bollocks, Greg Jackson, the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, replies, when I ask what he makes of this idea. A lot of people have different views of what it means to be an entrepreneur and if this is different from being a businessman or woman. Gregory Jackson is an American mixed martial arts trainer who co-owns Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, widely considered one of the top MMA training centers in the world. [43], In its early years the company did not generate gas or electricity, instead making purchases on the wholesale markets. Could Octopus become another Bulb? Clem Cowton is Director of External Affairs at Octopus Energy, heading up the company's advocacy on policy, government affairs and Net Zero. Jackson declined to comment on it. [58], Octopus Energy licenses their proprietary customer management system called Kraken, which runs on Amazon's cloud computing service. His morning routine echoes the tycoons underprivileged childhood. [34], In August 2021, Octopus entered the Spanish market with the acquisition of green energy start-up Umeme. What would you say are the most important traits business leaders should possess to be successful? As a result, he was suspended from school for instigating fights on more than one occasion. The other key difference between Octopus and other utilities companies is technology. Octopuss other renewables ventures include a huge push to replace gas boilers with heat pumps, and investment in what will be the worlds longest subsea power cable, linking Devon to a vast solar farm in the Moroccan desert. Mohamed Abubakar, his wife Rasha Al-Buriahi and their four children all sleep and eat in the same room. He's founded a number of successful businesses, including e-commerce company C360, built HomeServe's innovation business and is an angel investor in a wide range of tech start-ups. There, Rebecca was Head of Marketing for Dyno Rod, and Head of Product for Hive 2 Thermostats, one of the most sought-after energy products of its time. The company also supplies software services to other energy suppliers. In 72 hours, the six-year-old company had swelled to accommodate more customers than Scottish Power (to 3.1 million in total) and a higher valuation (approaching $5bn) than Centrica, the owner of British Gas. Before Octopus he ran a business with Octopus' founder and CEO Greg Jackson (no relation, honestly!) Jon has worked for the last 18 years building a number of successful energy challengers, service innovators and disruptors across both Australia and the UK. There was a problem! In 72 hours, the six-year-old company had swelled to accommodate more customers than Scottish Power (to 3.1 million in total) and a higher valuation (approaching $5bn) than Centrica, the owner of British Gas. All drivers can use the service, and Octopus Energy customers have the option of paying their charging costs through their domestic energy bills. Spaces are limited for this very special event so make sure you dont miss out by signing up here. Our Founder, Hubert Nomamiukor organised a Q&A session with Greg Jackson, the CEO of Octopus Energy, to capture his entrepreneurial journey, influences and perspectives. Its Kraken platform was designed to take the traditional worry about renewable energy that wind and sunlight vary in availability and turn it into a virtue, by forecasting and monitoring the output of wind turbines and solar panels, and deciding where the energy should be used or stored when it is abundant. Or the F-word., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Octopus Energys Greg Jackson: Climate change is no longer this vague thing, Greg Jackson: We want a similar effort [on renewables] to the vaccine rollout.. Registered office: UK House, 5th floor, 164-182 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1NN. How would you define a successful business leader? Whats your take on this concept and how diverse is your leadership ranks in Octopus Energy? Prior to Octopus Energy, Zoisa was the UK Managing Director of the Dutch Utility, Eneco B.V. At Eneco, Zoisa helped grow the UKs renewable asset portfolio which consisted of more than 250MW of wind and solar projects, including a direct wire project with Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd. Eneco UK also supplied blue-chip companies such as Mars, Unilever, Heineken and AkzoNobel. If you could do it all over again what would you do differently in your entrepreneurial journey? Were nothing like Bulb.. Greg Jackson and his gyms have won five World MMA Awards altogether. He writes on a range of topics including inflation, Brexit, the Bank of England, the world of work and the cost of living crisis. A business leader is someone who doesnt look to make quick money, but really wants to change their industry for the better, do something different and lead from the front, rather than worry about what their competitors are doing. It takes seven years to get a windfarm through the planning process and connected to the grid. Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. I want them to know that their work is making a difference, everyday. Jackson reaffirmed that Octopus had not boycotted the channel. He also served as Director of several innovative businesses, including Zopa, the worlds first peer-to-peer lender, which has now lent almost 2bn fairly and responsibly. The first nail in the coffin should have been climate change, then it should have been the fact that renewables are now cheaper than fossil fuels. By expanding to so many other countries and really capitalising on the technology we create, we are able to have an edge on the competition. The plan allows households to become part of the UK Tesla Virtual Power Plant, which connects a network homes that generate, store and return electricity to grid at peak times. [18] The same month saw the launch of London Power, a partnership with the Mayor of London. This blog is the second in a series of business advice from Octopus Energy's founder and CEO Greg Jackson. We took the 15 years it usually takes to make a vaccine, and did it in less than a year. The campaign won the 2020 Marketing Week Masters award for utilities, and the 2020 Energy Institute award for Public Engagement. With operations in the US, Japan, Germany, Spain, Italy, New Zealand and Australia, Octopus Energy Group's mission to drive the affordable green revolution is going global. Theres some blokes with phones, and what theyve always done is phoned up coal and gas power stations and told them to turn on and off. 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The collection of projects reflects Jacksons entrepreneurial background. Clem led Octopus Energys campaign for an energy price cap and has worked closely with government to help drive policy for the decarbonisation of heat and support the transition to a more renewable grid. Greg Jackson is the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group, the energy technology group with 3.5 million customers globally, operations in 14 countries and a 4.4bn portfolio of renewable energy assets. Fiona studied Engineering, Economics and Management at Oxford, and initially worked at BMW on a hydrogen fuel cell for an auxiliary power unit, as part of a hydrogen car that used a combustion engine. They will be global.. [29], In September 2019 Octopus acquired German start-up 4hundred for 15m; the acquisition of 4hundred, which had 11,000 customers, was Octopus' first overseas expansion. [5], In December 2021, Octopus Energy announced a long-term partnership with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, raising US$300m and taking the valuation of Octopus Energy Group to approximately $5bn. In regards to your global expansion plans, Octopus Energy is currently located in three continents, do you have any plans of expanding into Africa or acquiring any green energy businesses in Africa? By expanding to so many other countries and really capitalising on the technology we create, we are able to have an edge on the competition. Having been in the industry for over 20 years, he has founded a number of businesses that he took to sale, including Affect Energy, which became part of the Octopus Energy Group in 2018. Upon the acquisition, Octopus announced it was targeting a million Spanish energy accounts under its brand by 2027. [50][51] In November 2021, Octopus Energy announced plans to raise 4 billion to fund the global expansion of its Fan Club model, which would be expanded to include solar farms. survey and was one of three recommended providers. On February 5, 2013, Jackson signed with Bellator to coach on the promotion's reality series titled Fight Master: Bellator MMA.[10]. [72], Responding to Octopus Energy's decision on Twitter, Andrew Neil, founder of GB News, said "Let me know if you want to advertise. We have an aim to reach over 100 million customers by 2027, whether thats via other companies licensing Kraken or customers joining Octopus Energy, so we never say never for any country or continent, even if we dont have any plans to at the moment. On 26 September, it was announced that Octopus would be taking on the 580,000 former customers of Avro Energy, which had ceased trading the previous week. This interview was originally published on our sister platform, ChangeinAfrica Magazine, the content is wholly owned by Innoglo Ltd. Mon - Fri: Respond with 24 hrs London Tuesday 8th November - This evening, the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, Greg Jackson, joined consumer champion Martin Lewis on his flagship TV show on ITV. These days, Greg Jackson is the founder behind the only energy company recommended by Which?. We train our managers to take on many of the functions that are normally covered by HR departments. Do you have any influences that have inspired your entrepreneurial journey and how? [6] Later in 2018, Octopus gained the 100,000 customers of Iresa Limited, under Ofgem's "supplier of last resort" process, after Iresa ceased trading. Are you happy doing what youre doing? Greg: Octopus is unusual. Greg is an experienced digital entrepreneur, passionate about making the green energy revolution affordable through technology. reg Jackson starts each day by flicking on the radio and scrunching into his bath. It was founded in 2015 with the backing of British fund management company Octopus Group, a British asset management company. Our Founder, Hubert Nomamiukor organised a Q&A session with Greg Jackson, the CEO of Octopus Energy, to capture his entrepreneurial journey, influences and perspectives. What we have to do now is a million times more complicated., The result of this simplified central planning could be seen the previous week, when electricity prices were colossally high, we were having to use lots of back-up supplies [and] we were literally paying wind generators in Scotland to turn off, because there werent enough cables connecting Scotland, where the electricity was being generated, to England, where we needed it., The solution, he says, is for the energy grid to become more like the internet. Driving full energy system change, the Group consists of 10 businesses across the energy value chain, operating in 8 countries globally and supporting 3.2 million customers in the UK. Greg Jackson was grilled by viewers on profits, prices and electric blankets . People thought electric vehicles wouldnt take off but look at Tesla now. Events Its technology platform Kraken also achieves dramatically lower cost to serve than rivals, so cheaper, green power is delivered hand in hand with unbeaten customer satisfaction levels. Weve never made a profit and were going to, but weve ploughed everything were going to make into customer support so were not going to make one this year, he says. And I genuinely hope they all go on to great things, even if thats not necessarily at Octopus Energy. [60], In March 2020 it was announced that E.ON and its Npower subsidiary had licensed the technology to manage their combined 10 million customers. Greg Jackson on Twitter: "Octopus Energy recent commitments: 10,000,000 to build a decarb of heat R&D centre 5,000,000 to establish the Centre for Net Zero 108,000 to its BLM fund 1,000 ad on a right wing channel So, 15,108x more on progressive stuff More soon, but hope perspective helps." / Twitter. Energetic and emotionally intelligent, Tara has almost 20 years of experience in developing breakthrough customer strategies and bringing out the best, most caring sides of individuals and teams doing the most vital of jobs, customer operations. Launched in 2016, the companys mission is to bring cheaper, greener power to all. Gregory Jackson (born 1974) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) trainer who co-owns Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico,[1][2] widely considered one of the top MMA training centers in the world. The project, which coincided with COP26, was realised in Glasgow through collaboration with the local art community, and was designed as a call for global leaders to invest in renewable energies such as solar PV, in order to power a sustainable future. Octopus Energy Group is a British renewable energy group specialising in sustainable energy. Origin invested a further $50m at the same time, to maintain its 20% stake. Deepak holds an MBA in Marketing, Strategy and Information Systems from the Indian Institute of Management and a B Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. Before Bulbs collapse, Octopus flirted with taking over its rival. What inspired this leadership technique and what are the pros and cons of Octopus Energy not having a HR department? One business C360 that was subsequently acquired, was founded to pioneer a new way of using technology to drive marketing or as Greg puts it SaaS before it was trendy. Greg is also an investor in several tech start-ups and as an advisor, supports companies and entrepreneurs with fundraising, mergers, acquisitions and strategy. Stuart has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University. [56][57], The Electric Universe service, which aims to simplify public charging of electric vehicles, was launched in 2020 as Electric Juice and rebranded in 2022. She loves supporting kind, high performing teams and individuals who want to positively change the world. How much of your upbringing, surroundings and environment influenced your entrepreneurial journey? Headquartered in London, the company has operations in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States. Youll be able to fuel your car for free, make steel for free, do indoor farming with virtually zero energy costs. But the current reality is that in government, too, the pace of change is frustratingly slow: a wind farm can be built in 12 months, and an undersea cable between the UK and France can be laid in ten days, but approval and grid connections can take years. A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section and the NS archive, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. In your view what does it mean to be an entrepreneur and are all entrepreneurs businessmen or women? He also has a wealth of experience in energy efficiency and looks after Octopus energy efficiency schemes alongside metering, solar, heat pumps and EV chargers. Europe is going to go into this winter with more gas storage than last year, but if Russia stops sending gas to Europe, prices will skyrocket.. 464 views May 4, 2022 Greg Jackson is the founder and chief executive of Octopus Energy, one of the UK's fastest-growing energy companies. Octopus are on a mission to bring cheaper, greener power to all. Octopus is also unusual in that, as well as selling to consumers, it derives more than half its value from the technology it licenses to other businesses in the UK and around the world (a model reminiscent of Amazon). The Kent areas where house prices rose the most in 2022. He now runs Octopus, the green energy supplier founded in. Greg: The desire for their colleagues to be happy and successful. With that he dashes off to do the school run, ready to pass on his opinions to the next generation. Please talk us through your operating business model, how it generates value and how this gives you a competitive edge in the retail energy market? [5], By April 2018, the company had 198,000 customers and had made an energy procurement deal with Shell. Refresh Deepak is a successful entrepreneur himself, taking the tech business he founded from concept to IPO. There is growing evidence that diverse workforces are more productive than non-diverse workforces. Since relocating to the UK 7 years ago, Jon worked on the set-up of Bulb and later Octopus Energy. [26], In September 2021, Octopus was appointed as the Supplier of Last Resort (SOLR) for Avro Energy, acquiring Avro Energy's domestic customers and increasing their customer base to 3.1m customers. [62][63] The Kraken software was also licensed to Australia's Origin Energy as part of their May 2020 agreement. As 31 energy firms went bust since the start of last year, public ire has been directed at the bosses of failed challengers. KrakenFlex is currently contracted to manage over 1,600 MW of power with further 2 GWs of renewable generation to come online through 2022. Greg Jackson is CEO/Founder at Octopus Energy Ltd. See Greg Jackson's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. Jackson explains need for market reform to move to renewable energy sooner. [44] In July 2021, Octopus acquired sister company Octopus Renewables which claims to be the UK's largest investor in solar farms, and also invests in wind power and anaerobic digesters. This long-term mission is not only to supply renewable energy all of Octopuss tariffs are advertised as 100 per cent green, and power either comes directly from renewable sources or is certified as renewable using the Rego certificates that Ofgem uses to match power sourced from the open market to renewable supply but to disrupt the UKs dysfunctional energy market. [citation needed]. Before starting KrakenFlex, Devrims professional career saw him take up executive roles with blue chip management consultancies and finance companies such as Publicis Sapient, Kearney and Lansdowne. As a Senior Partner and Managing Director at BCG, Deepak gained extensive experience transforming legacy businesses through technology, working across the UK, Nordics, US, South East Asia and India. Coaches Honored with Jackson/Winkeljohn Dat, How a powerhouse MMA gym rose out of necessity and is helping others, Ranking the 10 Best Camps in MMA Right Now, Rankings Spotlight: MMAs Top 5 Fight Gyms, "War And Peace In Jackson's Gym - SI.com - Magazine", "Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards 2010 - 2009 Winners", "Bellator's 'Fight Master' reality series set for summer debut on Spike TV", Jacksons Wink MMA Academy - Official Website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Greg_Jackson_(MMA_trainer)&oldid=1055483227, Sportspeople from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 November 2021, at 03:38. In November 2021, Octopus acquired Italian energy retailer SATO Luce e Gas, rebranding the business as Octopus Energy Italy, investing an initial 51m and targeting 5% of the Italian market by 2025. International energy industry privatisation and restructuring projects her career in utilities as a where... 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