A few years ago I was working in New Zealand and was inspired when I read The Third Industrial Revolution by Jeremy Rifkin. I discovered the emerging ‘energy internet’ - a transformation in not only how we capture and store energy, but also in how we finance it's construction, and ultimately, who owns the systems. At this moment I knew what I wanted to do.

I believe that clean technologies can save the world and create a sustainable future. Here are some of things I’ve been doing:

• Energy Transformation: Green energy audits for homes, businesses and the wider community. Digitalisation. Smart meters. Innovative supply contracts. Solar optimisation. Thermostats and zoning. New finance models.

• Community Energy Partnerships: Local energy groups face huge challenges as UK government support has been removed. Academic research suggests that community-private partnerships are the best way forward. However, I identified a gap in the understanding of different types of partnerships in the UK. This means we’re missing out on a really significant opportunity for spurring the development of renewable technologies. More to come…

• New Enterprise Competition Winner: The New Enterprise Competition is the University of Bristol's flagship start-up competition, run by the Basecamp Enterprise Team. I entered the ideas stage and won, securing start-up funding and access to a supportive network. I am not able to share the full details of the idea yet but the concept is based on a decentralised financing platform for renewable energy. I look forward to sharing more soon...

• Blockchain: As well as energy, blockchain is another area of major interest to me. Earlier this year I was lucky enough to work with Finserv Experts where I took a central role in designing a masterclass aiming to cut through the hype and big claims of the space with the support of a spreadsheet model quantifying the tangible business benefits of blockchain.

• Technology: My interest in technology started with a blog, in my early teens, which evolved into a website - All Things Tech, covering innovative technologies, gadgets, hacking, as well as other techy news and advice. This and subsequent web projects developed my coding skills in multiple programming languages. I now offer advice on E-life management, tech problem solving and web development.

• Impact investing: If new technologies are essential for a sustainable future, financing is the key to make it happen. There are so many amazing and innovative opportunities putting money to work and driving positive change. I’ve started a small and diverse portfolio, specialising in Cleantech investments and using my research to advise others. We need to move away from a destructive finance system that has no thought for consequences, towards one that is regenerative, circular and sustainable.

Further details of all these projects and more can be found on my Timeline

Most recently, after a period of Covid-19 disruption, I’m starting my third year at the University of Bristol, studying Management with Innovation (MSci). Ironically, one of the key projects I’ve been working on is looking into how to enhance the effectiveness of remote working, which is, of course, now more important than ever… This is just one of the six multi-disciplinary teams I have been lucky enough to be a part of since the start of my course, collaborating with students from the arts, science, engineering, humanities and enterprise to solve problems and develop novel ideas. Read more about these projects.

Furthermore, this website has been a long term project - coded, designed and written by me, with some input from others. I have rencently updated the design, click here to see how it has evolved over the years. I welcome feedback!