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Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

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🗓️ 27 May 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Want your own Brand or Business Podcast? Try out our NEW Podcast Calculator: https://www.boxlight.io/ From Living Room Startup to Industry Leader: How Octopus Group Innovates Across Sectors Join Jimmy as he welcomes Chris Ulla, co-founder of Octopus Group, to discuss the impressive growth and innovation behind Octopus Energy and its expansion into new areas like financial coaching. Chris shares insights on management, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of scaling businesses in the UK. Dive into the origins of Octopus Group, the importance of maintaining ambition, and the need for accessible financial advice. This deep conversation sheds light on how the UK can remain a prime location for business growth, touching on government policies, capital access, and the ever-evolving market landscape. 00:00 Introduction to Wealth Transfer and Octopus Group 00:25 The Rise of Octopus Energy 03:45 Expanding into Financial Coaching 08:54 The Importance of Office Culture 18:05 The AIM Market and Capital Challenges 29:39 Encouraging Entrepreneurial Growth 33:42 Expanding Businesses Overseas 34:05 Government Support for Entrepreneurs 34:59 Supercharging EIS and VCTs 36:26 Investment Strategies and Government Policies 37:13 The Role of ISAs in Supporting UK Companies 39:53 AI in Business Operations 44:04 Adapting to Business Growth 46:04 Entrepreneurial Motivation and Work-Life Balance 49:12 Building High-Performing Teams 57:25 Entrepreneurship Awards and Success Stories 59:30 Future Goals and Financial Coaching 01:00:42 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights 01:02:10 Affordable Housing and Future Plans 01:04:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? [email protected] Sponsor the show or Partner with us: [email protected] Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Editor: Sunny Winter Junior Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:23.3	like you sign up for your one dollar a month trial at shopify dot com slash setup welcome back to
0:31.9	jimmy's jobs of the future when i think of entrepreneurial success i often think of today's guest
0:37.4	chris hlett is the founder
0:39.1	of the Octopus Group. Started 25 years ago as an investment management firm. It has grown
0:45.0	exponentially to have billions under management and of course has spun out other unicorns such as
0:51.5	Octopus Energy. They really do put their money where their mouth is when it
0:55.8	comes to entrepreneurs. They backed this podcast Jimmy's Jobs of the Future when it was just
1:01.5	a Amazon mic, a 40 pound Amazon mic and an internet connection. Chris came on as our 10th guest
1:09.0	back then and it was great to get him on four years on to explore all the growth that's happened at Octopus Energy, but where they think the future of our economy is going.
1:18.4	And we also delve a little bit into the history of the stock market today and look at how aim could be improved for the next iteration.
1:26.3	It was great to welcome Chris back on the show and into
1:29.2	our studio. This episode was in partnership with the Octopus Group. Make sure you subscribe so we can
1:35.9	continue to get bigger and bigger guests. I was re-listened to my episode this morning from four years ago, and it's just amazing
1:49.3	to hear how much has changed at your end.
1:51.9	Not least, Octopus Energy has gone from, we were celebrating in that episode, having
1:57.1	done two million customers.
1:59.7	Give us a quick sense of the idea and scale of it now.
2:02.7	Yeah, thanks for having me back, Jimmy. Well, things have just continued to fly along across the
2:07.5	group, but particularly at Octopus Energy, where I think back then it had a couple of million
2:11.3	customers today. It's grown to 7 or 8 in the UK, a couple of million across Europe. The
2:16.9	headcount has continued to expand.
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