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English billionaire Sir Richard Branson is the chairman of Virgin Group, which is the parent corporation to over 350 companies.
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Fast Facts
- Born on July 18, 1950
- Net worth: About $7.9 billion
- Spouse: Joan Templeman
- Holds several world records for hot air ballooning
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Early Life
Richard Branson was born in South London, England. He suffered from dyslexia and did poorly in school. He dropped out of high school at the age of sixteen and began his first business running a magazine called Student. -
Rise of Virgin
Eventually Branson branched out into the music business and began selling records. The company, named Virgin, eventually started signing and producing various musicians under their label. Among the artists introduced to the world by Virgin are the The Sex Pistols, Faust, and Culture Club. In 1984, Branson founded Virgin Atlantic Airways, and in 1999 he founded Virgin Mobile. -
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“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” Richard Branson
@Somethingcakey | November 15, 2009 11:42 AM -
“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” Richard Branson
@CakeSpain | November 15, 2009 11:42 AM -
こ、光栄でございます。まともなこと書かなきゃ(笑 )RT @ru49: @koji 関係ないけど、わたしがフォローしてるの、Richard Branson（Virgin会長）と、Downing Street(英国首相官邸）に並んでこーじさんですよ。なんかすごいね。
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@kubhaer ahhhh was my first bball game. Felt like john mayer la joe, at a laker game. Jayz, richard branson, and khairy was there.
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RT @eezeer Richard Branson launches the Igor-named “gogo” in-flight WiFi service http://bit.ly/18nXKs
@inflight_wifi | November 15, 2009 11:15 AM
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Charlie Rose with Richard Branson; Joan Didion; Lowell Bergman (October 15, 2003) - $24.95
A conversation about his companies with chairman and CEO of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson. Then, Joan Didion talks about her new book, Where I Was From, which deals with her relationship to California. Finally, Lowell Bergman, a p...
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RICHARD BRANSON: THE TOP OF THE WORLD - $24.95
He is one of the world's most successful, and outrageous businessmen. His life is a series of adventures, and with each success, he sets his goals higher.Richard Branson is a rare combination of mogul and daredevil, a shameless self-promote...
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Business the Richard Branson Way: 10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder (Big Shots Series) - $19.95
In many ways, Richard Branson and his company the Virgin Group are unique. In an era dominated by strategists, Branson is an opportunist with an uncanny knack of sniffing out great deals where others hesitate or fear to tread. Never before ...
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Sir Richard Branson: The Autobiography (Penguin Longman Penguin Readers) - $6.47
Richard Branson's life is an adventure, from record-breaking balloon flights to courtroom battles with British Airways. This autobiography of the founder of the Virgin empire, offers an insight into the private and public world of this larg...
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Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way - $16.00
"Oh, screw it, let's do it."That's the philosophy that has allowed Richard Branson, in slightly more than twenty-five years, to spawn so many successful ventures. From the airline business (Virgin Atlantic Airways), to mu...
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View All Richard Branson Questions (75) | Ask a QuestionWhat? Playboy to Richard Branson? (1 Answer)From Starpulse: Hugh Hefner is reportedly lining up British billionaire Richard Branson to take over his Playboy empire. Hefner's company - founded 56 years ago - is battling the recession ... read moreDoes anyone have the Natasha Richard family statement? (3 Answers)http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20090318/293.richardson.natasha2.031909.jpg From http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25209804-5001021,00.html A family spokesperson said her husband, actor Liam Neeson, and their two children were "devastated". Alan Nierob, publicist for Richardson's husband Liam Neeson, confirmed her death Wednesday ... read moreHow much did Richard Branson pay to Brawn GP for the sponsorship if their first F1 race? (1 Answer)I found this interesting statement from here; http://www.fastmachines.com/f1/the-price-of-formula-1/ "the estimates that Roush was asking anywhere from $12-$15 million to sponsor Jeff Burton’s #99 ride" The same article says that the ... read moreDoes anyone know where I can find a video of Piers Morgans Richard Branson interview? The YouTube one is out of sync! (1 Answer)Yes here's the interview. I watched it a few months ago when it was broadcast. It's a must watch, enjoy! read more
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