Greg Jackson: Octopus Energy founder on being cut off and tackling the energy crisis

Greg Jackson is the founder and chief executive of Octopus Energy, one of the UK's fastest-growing energy companies. Before building Octopus, which is now valued at more than a billion pounds, Greg enjoyed a hugely successful career in the world of digital start-ups as both an investor and manager. He's also been a member of Greenpeace since the age of 16, and is well known for believing passionately in the benefits of a good work-life balance both for himself and his staff. Greg talks to Gabby about the current energy and cost-of-living crises, why he is investing in renewables, and how having the family home cut off as a youngster has inspired him in his working life. Subscribe to the show for free to make sure you don’t miss next week’s episode, featuring entrepreneur and former Dragon’s Den star Sarah Willingham. The ii Family Money Show is brought to you by interactive investor (ii). This episode was recorded in March 2022 and is also available as a vodcast on the interactive investor YouTube channel. Follow interactive investor: Twitter @ii_couk Facebook /weareii Instagram @interactive_investor Follow Gabby: Twitter @GabbyLogan Instagram @gabbylogan Important information: This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. SIPPs are aimed at people happy to make their own investment decisions. You can normally only access the money from age 55 (57 from 2028). The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Pension and tax rules depend on your circumstances and may change in future. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.