Dale Vince: podcast appearances and interviews

Dale Andrew Vince, born on 29 August 1961, is an English business magnate known for his work in renewable energy and environmental initiatives. He founded the Renewable Energy Company in 1995 and launched his first wind turbine in 1996. As the owner of Ecotricity, an electricity company, he has been involved in creating artificial diamonds using carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and renewable energy sources. Vince served as a major shareholder and chairman of the football club Forest Green Rovers starting in 2010, where he implemented eco-friendly initiatives and transformed it into the world's first all-vegan football club. The club was recognized as the first carbon-neutral football club, with solar panels on the stadium provided for free by the manufacturer. Under his leadership, the team reached League One in 2022 before being relegated back into the National League at the end of the 2023–24 season. Vince was appointed OBE in 2004 and received an honorary degree in 2013. His activities include donations to both the Labour Party and the Green Party, and he has endorsed politicians from both parties during general elections. In 2022, his net worth was estimated at 107 million pounds. Vince's background includes a period as a New Age traveller, and his career reflects a focus on promoting sustainable practices in various sectors.