Billy Richards
Driving positive social change through technology, innovation, and strategic leadership.
About Me
Billy Richards is a visionary leader at the intersection of technology, finance, and social impact. With a proven track record of building and scaling innovative ventures, Billy is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge solutions to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, from climate change to healthcare accessibility.
His expertise spans across various domains, including climate finance, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and sustainable development. Billy's approach is characterized by a deep understanding of complex systems, a commitment to ethical innovation, and a passion for fostering collaborative ecosystems that drive meaningful change.
Prior to his current endeavors, Billy held leadership positions at several high-growth tech companies, where he spearheaded initiatives that resulted in significant market disruption and positive societal outcomes. He is a sought-after speaker and advisor, sharing his insights on the future of technology and its role in creating a more sustainable and equitable world.
Billy holds degrees in both Computer Science and Environmental Economics, providing him with a unique interdisciplinary perspective that informs his work. He is a strong advocate for lifelong learning and continuous adaptation in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Key Areas of Focus
Climate Finance & Carbon Markets
Developing innovative financial mechanisms and market-based solutions to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Artificial Intelligence & Ethics
Exploring the transformative potential of AI while ensuring its responsible and ethical deployment for societal benefit.
Sustainable Innovation
Championing the creation of new technologies and business models that address environmental and social challenges.
Strategic Leadership & Venture Building
Guiding organizations through periods of rapid growth and disruption, fostering cultures of innovation and impact.
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Quantitative Modeling
Architected systems-dynamics ODE models to simulate CO₂ mitigation capacity, investment flows, and market prices for environmental asset valuation.
Capital Raising
Raised over $5 million CAD from a diverse global investor base across the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, and Africa.
Innovation Leadership
Developed market-leading environmental asset monitoring platforms using remote-sensing technology and AI testbeds.
Professional Journey
CEO, CTO & Founder
Changeblock Ltd | London, UK
- • Quantitative Modeling: Architected Novák-inspired systems-dynamics ODE model for CO₂ mitigation capacity simulation and environmental asset valuation
- • Remote Sensing Systems: Developed complex multi-data capture systems for environmental asset monitoring, incorporating satellite imagery, IoT sensors, and ground-truth verification protocols
- • Systems Development: Designed comprehensive trading and verification system for environmental assets with KYC/AML protocols and multi-jurisdictional compliance frameworks
- • Leadership: Built company from ground up, establishing target operating model and leading cross-functional teams across technology, product, legal, and sales
- • Thought Leadership: Invited speaker at Innovation Zero London, COP27 Goals House Dubai, and Cardano Annual Summit
Business Development & Technology Consultant
Farha Legal Ltd | London, UK
Advised on digital transformation of legal-tech products for ESG compliance, conducting econometric analysis of policy incentives and their impact on project IRRs.
Founder & CEO
genei | Oxford, UK
Led development of AI-driven research platform to summarize and analyze large-scale academic literature, securing rapid user adoption within academic and policy communities.
Business Technology Analyst
Accenture | London, UK
Supported enterprise-scale data modeling projects, applying time-series econometrics and Monte Carlo simulations to forecast financial metrics.
Master of Biochemistry (MBiochem)
University of Oxford | Oxford, UK
First Class Honours
Thesis: Non-linear ODE modeling of bistable biological switches
Awards: All Innovate Competition Winner (2020), Full Academic Scholarship, Titley & Moritz-Heyman Scholarships
Technical Skills & Expertise
Modeling & Analytics
- • Systems-Dynamics (ODEs)
- • Macro-Econometric & Statistical Modeling
- • Monte Carlo Simulation & Scenario Analysis
- • Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs)
Programming & Data
- • Python (SciPy, pandas, NumPy)
- • R, MATLAB, Stata, SQL
- • Git/GitHub, Docker, AWS (EC2, S3)
- • Jupyter, Tableau, Power BI
Domain Knowledge
- • Carbon Markets (EU ETS, Voluntary)
- • Climate & Nature Risk Analytics
- • Carbon Mitigation & Deployment Forecasting
- • Environmental ROI, CCUS & DAC Cost Curves
Leadership & Strategy
- • Cross-functional Team Leadership
- • Product Strategy & Go-to-Market
- • International Speaking & Thought Leadership
- • Investor Relations & Capital Raising
Recognition & Awards
CEO of the Year 2024
Carbon Credit Trading
Recognized for pioneering work in environmental asset management and climate finance innovation.
All Innovate Competition Winner
University of Oxford, 2020
Awarded for innovative research in computational biochemistry and systems modeling.
Profile Articles
Billy Brantingham Richards - Professional Profile
Dynamic Climate-Tech Executive & Quantitative Modeler with Oxford Master's in Biochemistry and over four years of experience building sophisticated models at the intersection of environmental science, technology, and economics.
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