My background is in products, partnerships and investments in the corporate world with O2. The original idea for what is now Earthmark came in 2020. I roped in an old colleague, Laura, and a friend of a friend, Ollie, to help me figure it out. After plenty of testing, building, rebuilding and a pivot, we launched with our first customer in 2022.

Starting an eco-friendly business is a powerful way to combine entrepreneurship with environmental responsibility. Whether you're driven by a passion for sustainability or simply want to create something meaningful, you don’t have to wait until adulthood to make it happen. Here’s how you can launch a business that’s good for both the planet and your future.

Rishi Lad is an entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor who is redefining what it means to lead at a young age. At 16 he launched his first business, at 18 he was appointed as a Governor at Highcliffe Primary School, at 19 he became a Board Director, and at 20, he invested in Neuro Notion and now sits on their advisory board.