Kenneth Wilcox

Founders: Greg Jackson (CEO), Stuart Jackson, James Eddison Launched: 2016 Headquarters: London Funding: $2 billion Valuation: $9 billion Key technologies: Artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, machine learning Industry: Energy Previous appearances on Disruptor 50 List: 1 (No. 8 in 2023) Octopus Energy, founded by digital entrepreneur and angel investor Greg Jackson in 2016, aims…

The recently approved rule by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission aims to facilitate the transmission of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, to the electric grid, which is a crucial component of President Joe Biden’s objective to eliminate carbon emissions completely by 2050. The regulation, which took two years to develop, is…

As the upcoming U.S. presidency approaches, the issue of expiring tax breaks enacted by former President Donald Trump under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 has gained significant attention. These tax breaks, which include lower federal income tax brackets, a higher standard deduction, and doubled estate and gift tax exemptions, amongst…

In response to new tariffs imposed by the Biden administration on imports of electric vehicles, steel, aluminum, semiconductors, battery components, critical minerals, solar cells, cranes, and medical products from China, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated that China strongly opposes the unilateral imposition of tariffs that violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules…

In response to a recent post by Keith Gill, also known as TheRoaringKitty, on the social platform X, stocks related to Gill and other “meme stocks” have experienced significant increases. Gill’s post, depicting a man leaning forward in a chair as a sign of intense focus, has been interpreted by users on X and…

Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron, has been selected as an at-large delegate for the Republican Party of Florida ahead of the Republican National Convention. This news comes just a week before Barron’s high school graduation, which had raised controversy given Trump’s ongoing trial in New York. However, Judge Juan Merchan granted Trump’s…

In addition to the ongoing Golden Dragon military exercises between Cambodia and China, China’s involvement in Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base on the Gulf of Thailand has raised concerns among the United States and some security analysts. Two Chinese naval vessels docked at a newly constructed Chinese-financed pier at the base in December 2020 during…

According to recent statements made by Federal Reserve officials, the sharp interest rate hikes implemented in the past two years may take longer than previously anticipated to bring down inflation. This could potentially mean that there may be few, if any, interest rate cuts this year. Several Fed policymakers and economists have expressed concern…

As traders eagerly anticipate the upcoming US inflation data, there is a sense of calm pervading the financial market. According to Citigroup Inc., the options market predicts that the S&P 500 Index could potentially move by 0.9% in either direction following the release of the consumer price index (CPI) figures on May 23. This…

Following its addition to the European Union’s list of companies subject to increased digital scrutiny, Booking Holdings, the parent company of popular travel booking website Booking.com, has been designated an “online gatekeeper” by the EU’s executive branch, the European Commission. This classification applies specifically to Booking.com, which meets the criteria outlined in the Digital…