Stephen Fitzpatrick is a British entrepreneur who believes that technology, ingenuity and focus can solve humanity’s greatest challenge – the climate crisis. For the past 14 years, Stephen’s businesses have been powering progress in the decarbonisation of two of the world’s most polluting sectors – energy and transport.
In 2009, Stephen began OVO Energy with a vision of building a different kind of energy company – one that would help consumers find a cheaper, greener and simpler way to power their homes. Stephen started the company with a few friends around a kitchen table and today 4.5 million households rely on OVO for energy.
Following the success of OVO, Stephen turned his attention to the challenge of decarbonising air travel – in 2015 he founded Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace. Partnering with Rolls Royce, Honeywell, GKN and Microsoft, Vertical is building the world's most advanced all electric air taxi, capable of carrying four passengers at up to 200mph. In 2021, the company listed on the New York Stock Exchange after securing more than 1,000 in initial aircraft orders...Stephen Fitzpatrick is a British entrepreneur who believes that technology, ingenuity and focus can solve humanity’s greatest challenge – the climate crisis. For the past 14 years, Stephen’s businesses have been powering progress in the decarbonisation of two of the world’s most polluting sectors – energy and transport.
In 2009, Stephen began OVO Energy with a vision of building a different kind of energy company – one that would help consumers find a cheaper, greener and simpler way to power their homes. Stephen started the company with a few friends around a kitchen table and today 4.5 million households rely on OVO for energy.
Following the success of OVO, Stephen turned his attention to the challenge of decarbonising air travel – in 2015 he founded Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace. Partnering with Rolls Royce, Honeywell, GKN and Microsoft, Vertical is building the world's most advanced all electric air taxi, capable of carrying four passengers at up to 200mph. In 2021, the company listed on the New York Stock Exchange after securing more than 1,000 in initial aircraft orders from major global carriers such as Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and Japan Airlines.
In addition to his entrepreneurship, Stephen is an active campaigner. In 2019 he founded the Zero Carbon campaign that advocated for the implementation of a carbon tax to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero. The funds collected through this tax would be used to assist individuals, households and businesses in their transition to low-carbon practices.moreless
Stephen Fitzpatrick, Founder and CEO of Vertical Aerospace, expressed his excitement about partnering with the government to develop lightweight, high-performance, and safe batteries necessary for achieving zero carbon flight.
Vertical Aerospace uses technology from the aviation, energy, and automotive industries to decarbonise air transport. It conceptualises and builds vertical take-off, electrically-powered aircraft.
The objective of the OVO Group is to accelerate progress toward net zero carbon living. The companies under its umbrella are united by a common goal: to power human progress with clean, affordable energy for all.
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Solvay podcast host Ilham Kadri chats to Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick about advancements in air mobility, how eVTOLs will change the way we travel and what the future of long-haul travel will look like.
Stephen talks about the acceleration of electric transportation manufacturing and the benefits thereof, as well as the increase in demand for alternative transportation.
Stephen talks about the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft's environmental attributes and tries to answer the the biggest question: Will eVTOLs be able to overcome the considerable hurdles that lie ahead.
Experts and business leaders from the fields of energy, money, and retail meet at WIRED SMARTER to share and discuss ideas. The event highlights innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are making a positive difference in the world.
Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick discusses urban air mobility transformation, carbon-free ultra-short-term air travel without the need for a runway, and going public through a SPAC.
Ahead of the Net Zero Festival, Stephen talks about changes in customer behaviour, new residential energy subscription arrangements and zero-carbon aviation.
Stephen talks about the importance of brand vs branding and how having a brand that is secure in the minds of customers is critical to the success of the company.
The Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award competition recognises and celebrates the accomplishments of the UK's most outstanding young entrepreneurs.
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