Experts
Richard Branson
Chairman, Virgin Group
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Branson has a big question for a big leader. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In History, Politics & Policy
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Richard Branson Imagines the Future
The British entrepreneur's plan to populate outer space. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Future
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Should the government be doing more to stop climate change?
We need an educated government to set the rules. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Environment, Politics & Policy
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If you give people decent television, they will watch decent television. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Arts & Culture, Media & Internet, Politics & Policy
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The media needs to regulate itself. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Business & Economics, Media & Internet, Politics & Policy
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Branson, on the need for dispassionate reporting. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Media & Internet
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Is the media to blame for the war in Iraq?
American media has a lot to answer for. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Media & Internet, Politics & Policy, World
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Coming of Age in the Vietnam Era
Branson has changed since then; he now thinks war must be avoided at all costs. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In History, Politics & Policy
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Mandela, who forgave his captors after 27 years in prison. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Identity, Inspiration & Wisdom, Politics & Policy
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How have you changed with age?
On finding the time to say "yes." Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Inspiration & Wisdom
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Branson doesn't want to waste his position. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Business & Economics
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Beyond a Brand, Who Is Sir Richard Branson?
Old hippies never die. Read More
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Beyond a brand, what is Virgin?
Before Virgin came along, you were lucky enough to have a chicken dumped in your lap. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Business & Economics, Future
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Branson, on building an airline in Nigeria. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Business & Economics, World
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Richard Branson found conventional school work hopeless. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In History
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Branson, on the significance of parental love. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In History, Love, Sex, & Happiness
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Why can't we be civilized? Read More
November 17, 2007 | In History, Love, Sex, & Happiness, Truth & Justice
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We need to ask, "what are we doing right?" Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Inspiration & Wisdom
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Grassroots awareness is a good sign of the times. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Arts & Culture, Future
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Branson references McNamara, who says that there is too much power vested in one individual, the President of the U.S. Read More
November 17, 2007 | In Politics & Policy, World
Richard Branson is a British entrepreneur, known for his philanthropic projects and taste for adventure. He is the founder and chairman of Virgin Group Ltd., a conglomerate of separately run companies which include radio stations, airlines, music stores and cellular phones.The Virgin Group now owns around 200 companies in over 30 countries.
Branson was born in 1950 in Surrey, England, and was educated at Stowe School, where he established a national magazine, Student, at the age of 16.
Branson recently announced a $25 million prize to the person who finds a way to remove significant amounts of carbon from the atmosphere. Virgin also plans to launch commercial space flights over the next few years. The venture will be called Virgin Galactic. Branson is married with two children and lives in London and Oxfordshire.
