Professional Profile: Billy Richards
Technology executive, scientist, and entrepreneur working at the intersection of climate finance, AI, and sustainable innovation.
Billy Richards is a technology executive, scientist, and entrepreneur working at the intersection of climate finance, artificial intelligence, and sustainable innovation.
Background and Education
With a background in biochemistry and environmental science, Billy combines scientific expertise with business acumen to build ventures that address global challenges. He holds degrees from leading institutions and has published research in peer-reviewed journals.
Current Role
As CEO and Founder of Changeblock, Billy leads the development of the world's first purpose-built environmental assets exchange, revolutionizing how carbon credits and other environmental assets are verified, traded, and retired.
Previous Ventures
Billy's entrepreneurial journey includes:
- Halo: AI-driven NLP solutions for regulated healthcare and diagnostics (successful exit)
- genei: AI research assistant that reduces reading time by up to 80%
Speaking and Thought Leadership
Billy is a frequent speaker at conferences on climate finance, technology innovation, and sustainable entrepreneurship. His insights have been featured in leading publications including Financial Times, Bloomberg, and TechCrunch.
Areas of Expertise
- Environmental markets and climate finance
- AI applications in research and knowledge work
- Science-driven entrepreneurship
- Sustainable technology innovation