Yes, it’s really, really fast – but what will travelling on Virgin Hyperloop feel like? Here is Virgin Hyperloop ’s vision of the passenger experience https://virg.in/j9u

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Very exciting that Virgin Galactic has revealed its initial vehicle design for high speed travel: http://ow.ly/dOVJ50AP7Fp

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Virgin Atlantic will deliver more than 43 million items of personal protective equipment to the UK throughout May, June & July: https://virg.in/q2J

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This is the incredible moment Virgin Orbit flew into orbit. What a beautiful sight to behold: the Virgin LauncherOne rocket taking off from the wing of our 747 airplane and soaring into orbit at 17,500mph to drop off satellites https://virg.in/j89

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After an inspiring inauguration showcasing the power of unity, including Amanda Gorman’s breathtaking poem, how wonderful to see the new Administration immediately putting their words into action, rejoining the Paris climate accord and tackling COVID-19. A new day in America, indeed http://virg.in/ju3 …see more

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Now is the time to protect the world’s high seas. We can turn this tide by doing three things this year. First, we need a new UN high seas biodiversity treaty. Second, we have to get rid of perverse fishing subsidies, and third, we need to deploy satellite technologies that can put eyes in the sky to detect and provide real-time information on what fishing vessels are doing when https://virg.in/xoU …see more

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Virgin Galactic have announced that they will be revealing the interior design of the cabin – excited to get a peek inside SpaceShipTwo: https://virg.in/GXr

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Two passengers have ridden in a Virgin Hyperloop pod in a test that has made transportation history. Read my thoughts on why I’m so excited about Virgin Hyperloop and its potential to change how the world moves around:

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Wonderful to see Virgin Atlantic ’s fourth cargo flight bringing more than three quarters of a million PPE items from China to UK – including 690k face masks and 95k visors:

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Here’s a mission recap from Virgin Galactic ’s glide flight. The team will analyse the data from this flight then start preparing for the next stage of our flight test programme – powered space flight for the first time from New Mexico. Very exciting! …see more

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Imagine being able to get from an airport to the centre of a city in 10 minutes. Virgin Hyperloop is doing a feasibility study for a major airport in India https://virg.in/EXB

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Virgin Galactic ’s SpaceShipTwo has completed its first flight from Spaceport America. The flight marks the first time VSS Unity has flown freely in New Mexico and completes a vital milestone in its flight test program, moving the vehicle another step closer to entering commercial service https://virg.in/qKw …see more

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Virgin Atlantic will operate 90 cargo-only flights a week during May to help global supply chains to keep running and transport essential supplies around the world https://virg.in/q6A

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It’s incredible to think that by the end of 2021 nearly 15 million homes in the UK will have gigabit broadband speeds – I remember listening to the dial-up tone and fighting over who could use the phone or the computer https://virg.in/isB Virgin Media …see more

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Improving the lives of adults with autism – Holly looks to our partners at auticon to see how businesses can play an important role: https://virg.in/NuN Holly Branson Lisa Thomas …see more

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It’s heartening to think of all the positive change that is being created by people who have one thing in common – an idea and the desire to turn it into reality. Some brilliant companies on the Fast Track 100 league table this year https://virg.in/iRL

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69% of people who launched a business during the #COVID19 crisis said that the pandemic gave them the time and space they needed to get going – really interesting research from Virgin StartUp on what has motivated entrepreneurs during the pandemic: https://virg.in/bms …see more

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Delighted that New Zealand’s Parliament has seen sense and said bye to the tie. After Rawiri Waititi was thrown out of Parliament for wearing a traditional Maori pendant, the country has removed its archaic requirement for members to wear ties https://virg.in/9AM …see more

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Watch SpaceShipTwo Unity and mothership, VMS Eve, land at Spaceport America and complete another vital step on Virgin Galactic ’s path to commercial service https://virg.in/52Z

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation #Stratocasters from the early 1960's are like #Stradivarius violins today, hand built, hand wound pickups they are magical instruments if you are into guitars nothing comes close to playing a 1961 strat! #violin #guitar …see more

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My reaction to seeing Virgin Hyperloop make history as it travelled with two passengers: https://virg.in/a9M

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Improving the lives of adults with autism – here’s how businesses can play an important role: https://virg.in/NuN auticon Lisa Thomas Holly Branson …see more

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The flight window for Virgin Galactic ’s first spaceflight from New Mexico will open on December 11th – here’s all the details. Great work team https://virg.in/RXw #VirginFamily

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Pictured: people who’ve volunteered to get covid vaccine on camera to show the vaccine is safe after FDA authorizes its use.

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Inspiring to hear how four women are rowing across the Atlantic to highlight the importance of ocean conservation: https://virg.in/SLo #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2020 …see more

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He must have paid attention to his Physics #teacher ! Improving the game by understanding the #science involved. The ultimate aerodynamic efficiency. #Innovation #WeekendMusings Video credits: Dafne Fixed - https://lnkd.in/eikPjta …see more

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#VirginMegastore are replacing plastic shopping bags with fully biodegradable bio-cassava bags across all of their UAE stores - great initiative Virgin Megastore MENA https://virg.in/iYY #ThisBagisaHero #NoPlasticBags AVANIME

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Virgin Galactic has partnered with NASA for Private Orbital Spaceflight to the International Space Station. It is exciting to see the progress of public-private partnerships to open the space frontier for all with NASA and Virgin Galactic working together to send private astronauts to the ISS. https://virg.in/Gw5 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration …see more

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I am delighted that Virgin Atlantic has secured a privately-funded deal to safeguard its future. COVID-19 is the hardest challenge Virgin Atlantic has faced in its 36 years. Strengthened by refinancing, support of partners and creditors and its outstanding employees, Virgin Atlantic will continue flying. Read more on its plans for the future here: https://virg.in/GCw …see more

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Love the new bags being used at Virgin Megastore UAE – they are 100% natural, biodegradable, compostable, recyclable and certified non-toxic:

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I see a more productive, more efficient, more profitable America 2.0 business environment ahead. https://lnkd.in/entWrdk

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This is one of those rare moments that humanity is making a great leap forward. This video shows two passengers riding in a Virgin Hyperloop pod for the first time – making transportation history: https://virg.in/a9M

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Wonderful to hear how Virgin Limited Edition are placing people, purpose and sustainability at their very heart. Amazing to hear how our property in Morocco, Kasbah Tamadot, is leading the way on sustainability projects: https://virg.in/SLE

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#wallstreet is freaking out this weekend. Everyone is scared Sh!$less that their short positions are going to blow up on social media & the #reddit #wallstreetbets herd is going to come after them, I've never seen anything like this. On the Street money is power. All of a sudden the small guy has it! …see more

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Peru reopens Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist who was stranded in the country due to COVID and waited seven months to visit the ruins. #GoodThingsComeToThoseWhoWait

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A greener Caribbean is possible with renewable, resilient and distributed energy. The team from Rocky Mountain Institute share how the Caribbean can #buildbackbetter , for both the short and long term:

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So encouraging to see how fishing boundaries and coral gardeners are helping to restore Jamaica’s depleting coral reefs: https://lnkd.in/dBRKnMy #ReadByRichard

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Fascinating new campaign from Jamie Oliver and Bite Back 2030 challenging the food industry to rethink how it targets young people and to put their health first - head over to https://lnkd.in/ddtGGrW to learn more

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“By combining an ultra-efficient electric motor, magnetic levitation, and a low-drag environment, hyperloop systems can carry more people than a subway, at airline speeds, and with zero direct emissions.” Find out how Virgin Hyperloop could help make transportation in Europe climate neutral https://virg.in/R9m …see more

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Virgin Hyperloop unveils West Virginia as location for Hyperloop Certification Center https://virg.in/E94

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Virgin Orbit has completed its first mission to space, successfully carrying nine CubeSat missions for NASA into the precise target orbit – a huge well done to the team https://virg.in/j89 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Virgin Hyperloop has taken another step towards making hyperloop a reality - joining forces with Spirit AeroSystems https://virg.in/GPu

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The psychedelic drug industry is 'the new cannabis' for investors. The global coronavirus pandemic has created a huge spike in mental health conditions, and psychedelics might be a solution.

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Virgin Pulse has launched their 2020 vision for wellbeing – it’s got some fascinating insights from experts into their predictions on flexible working, using lifestyle as medicine and encouraging wellbeing at work:

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The National Mall ahead of Biden’s inauguration. 200,000 US flags representing the American people unable to travel to DC for the ceremony due to covid and security threats 📸: Joe Raedle …see more

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We all know trust is important. We also know that it's really hard to measure. I'm intrigued by Edelman 's #TrustBarometer as a measure of success in our workplaces. …see more

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Interesting to read how Coral Vita Reefs are growing resilient corals 50x faster to restore dying reefs and to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian: https://virg.in/5JW #ReadByRichard

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On the great disconnect between financial #markets and the real #economy . H/T Robert Koenigsberger. #WallStreet #mainstreet #investing #stocks #bonds #investors #fed #centralbanks #federalreserve …see more

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America’s use of the death penalty has racist roots, and that bias is still with us today: https://virg.in/Gur

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Delighted to see the UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs remove medical cannabis from its schedule of most dangerous drugs, a long overdue step in the right direction. Hope this will stimulate further multilateral debate to finally end the failed war on drugs, improve public health and safety, and save lives …see more

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In 1964 Robert Arthur Moog, an American engineer introduced the first Moog Synthesizer. He is the pioneer of electronic music. In 1970 #EmersonLake &Palmer used the Moog extensively on their debut album and the Moog sound exploded onto the rock scene. Who can forget the last synth riff on #LuckyMan ! …see more

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Antarctica contains about 90% of the world’s ice and around 70% of the planet’s fresh water; both are vulnerable to warming air and waters. The protection of the Southern Ocean is a defining issue for our time, and it can help bring countries together. Protecting large Antarctic marine areas will boost ocean protection by an order of magnitude greater than anything achieved before. We now have a once-in-a-generation chance to do things differently and protect more than 7 million km2 of the Southern Ocean by 2020. To create the largest act of ocean protection in the history of the world, we need everyone’s help to reach one million petition signatures. Please join us and sign the petition at only.one/antarctica . Antarctica and all of the creatures that live there need us more than ever. …see more

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Can you imagine a world without paper? Imagine a paper that is carbon neutral, washable, more durable and made out of stone! Around 20 trees are cut down to make 1 ton of office paper. Eco-friendly solutions like these have the potential to unlock immense value for our #environment . #WeekendMusings #Sustainability Video credits: Waste-Ed …see more

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Bumble IPO is valued at $13B, and investors are falling in love with this dating App. Whitney Wolfe Herd (31) founded Bumble; she is now the youngest female tech CEO to take her company public. Dating apps is a crowded space, and Bumble proves that entrepreneurs can win with fierce competition, they offer a great product that serves an unmet demand. Bumble stood out by being a female-centered dating app and championing the causes for women. The company also has a board that’s 73% women, which is unprecedented in tech. We need more such success stories. Over the next decade, I would like to see more women at the helm of successful startups in #India . #Professionalwoman #leadership #markets …see more

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Airbnb, WhatsApp and Uber were all founded during a recession. Could your business idea be the next big success? Virgin StartUp MD Andy Fishburn shares why he thinks now is the time to start a business

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Great to see sensible drug policy reforms that will make a huge difference to people’s lives, take the burden off criminal justice systems, improve public health and, ultimately, save lives https://virg.in/RW3

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Reflecting on some of the great work Ocean Unite are doing to fight ocean and climate risk: https://virg.in/5GG

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Virgin Galactic has announced a new Galactic Unite scholarship program for Black STEM students, which aims to increase the number of Black leaders in the aerospace industry. Full details here: https://virg.in/Gog #VirginFamily Virgin Orbit Virgin Hyperloop The Spaceship Company …see more

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If you're a football (soccer) fan, add this to the list of highly-unthinkables becoming reality. (Reminds me of the Brazil-Germany World Cup game -- unforgettable and, also, quite painful still for many of my Brazilian friends.) #football #soccer #barca #barcelona #munich #bayernmunich #championsleague FCBarcelona FC Bayern Munich UEFA …see more

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Virgin Orbit is set to launch 11 NASA small satellites during its second Launch Demo flight. Great progress team. Here’s the details: https://virg.in/N6w

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Virgin Hyperloop One 's test pod has been out on the road in America so people can see what the future of mass transport will look like: https://virg.in/ip2 #Hyperloop #VirginFamily

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Inspiring to hear about Virgin Atlantic ’s reverse mentoring programme where more experienced executives are mentored by younger employees. Patrice, who leads the programme, has a great story to tell: https://virg.in/5GN

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Brilliant to see Virgin Atlantic ’s partners Delta pledging $1 billion to become the world’s first carbon-neutral airline

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Meanwhile, Taiwan has now gone 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of covid. (Yes, it’s a small island. But effective management matters).

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The largest ocean protection act in history: https://virg.in/amZ #CCAMLR #Antarctica2020 #Love30x30

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We should be supporting children with #dyslexia to realise their potential, starting at school and running right through to the world of work https://virg.in/iNo Made By Dyslexia

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How four Virgin StartUp companies are offering support to their communities during the CoVid-19 outbreak https://virg.in/T6T

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Inspiring discussions around protecting the ocean and why 2020 is the year for action: https://virg.in/5di

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#Technology should make our world more inclusive. Ultimately, progress should be measured by how we make lives better. Glad to see products that find a niche, create a meaningful impact. #Innovation #WeekendMusings Video Credits: Mashable …see more

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There are billions of dollars on hold waiting to fund new entertainment content. Sound stages in NY and LA are basically shut down as producers struggle to figure out a way to shoot content safely. #sharktank produced by Sony/ABC/MGM, is now the number 1 show on Friday evening primetime television. We think the work we do is important for small business in #America . We invest and help launch companies, create jobs and introduce a new generation of #entrepreneurs . Next week we will start shooting Shark Tank Season 12 in a "bubble". The complexity of this task is staggering. There are hundreds of people involved and every one of them must be tested and re-tested constantly. Sharks too! …see more

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“Out of roughly 30,000 pitches reviewed for each season, only about 150 make it to the "Shark Tank" set for June and September tapings, and just 88 of those make it on TV.” Great feature on everything that goes into an episode of Shark Tank!

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The greenest team on the grid! Envision Virgin Racing has become the first motorsports team to sign the @UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework. https://virg.in/Evr

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In an email to employees, #JeffBezos announced that he is stepping down as Amazon CEO and will take over as executive chairman in Q3 2021. His email is a masterclass in communication and provides a lot of food for thought for entrepreneurs. Some words that stood out for me 1. Invention is the root of our #success . We’ve done crazy things together, and then made them normal. 2. A few years after a surprising invention, the new thing has become normal. People yawn. And that yawn is the greatest compliment an inventor can receive. 3. Keep inventing, and don’t despair when at first the idea looks crazy. 4. Remember to wander. Let curiosity be your compass. #Entrepreneurship #startups #innovation …see more

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Great to see the Virgin Group and the Greater London Authority announcing £1.7m funding boost for London’s entrepreneurs. It will help our not-for-profit Virgin StartUp to start, fund, and scale businesses during this unprecedented time: https://virg.in/xCk …see more

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Google’s investment in Jio is a great sign for the India #DigitalOpportunity . A rare instance where two competitors Google and Facebook have co-invested. Jio has already brought exponential growth to India's digital explosion by expanding internet access to the masses Now, with a partnership with Google to develop entry-level 5G-enabled #smartphones , Jio is going to bring rapid digitization to the 350M feature phone users in India. This will significantly expand India’s digital economy once again, and be a net value creator for Indian startup & venture ecosystem, for bringing people on the digital highway is just the first step. Innovative startups will now have access to a customer base that was not online earlier and be able to build state of the art solutions for them Jio has been a great supporter and enabler for the Indian startups by investing in early-stage startups and giving them access to Jio’s scale from day 1. In the last 2 years, Jio has invested in startups across content, edtech, ecommerce, AR/VR & logistics. Mr Mukesh Ambani & Sundar Pichai have expressed that India will be the tech hotbed of the world and that startups are going to be pivotal in this journey. We are all excited to see how these partnerships will transform the economic & social fabric of India. …see more

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Great to see Virgin Hyperloop has been included in the EU Commission Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, which aims to reduce transit-related greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050 as part of the Green Deal https://virg.in/R9m

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This never fails to fascinate me. How the #technology companies have dominated the most valuable company list. #Entrepreneurship #Business #Growth Video Credits: Dr. Marcell Vollmer …see more

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How start-ups and small businesses are meeting new demands during COVID-19. A great interview between Holly Branson and a Virgin StartUp funded company that rescues wonky vegetables called ODDBOX : https://virg.in/N9Y

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Amazing footage from Virgin Galactic ’s latest hotfire test at its rocket motor testing facility. Exciting to think its next rocket motor to be ignited will be powering SpaceShipTwo Unity to space in the skies above Spaceport America

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So exciting that Virgin Orbit has completed a successful captive carry flight, taking the company one step closer to launching small satellites into space and improving everyone’s access to data around the globe https://virg.in/q4L

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Rogue video emerges of the #Cashflows vs. #UnclaimedFreight pre #SuperBowl jam late last night #RaysNewGarden in #Needham #massachusetts I hope this does not end up in litigation!

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Love this idea from Virgin Megastore - introducing biodegradable bio-cassava bags https://virg.in/iYY Virgin Megastore MENA

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With proper measures flying can be safer than eating at a restaurant or grocery shopping during the pandemic, Harvard study says

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#SharkTank has already won 4 #Emmys but it has been nominated again for 2 more as it enters its second decade. The news reminded me of a conversation with #CNBC Tyler Mathesin where we discussed the essence of its popularity as an #iconic #television platform. …see more

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“California is America fast-forward” – a troubling look at how California’s current climate concerns could be an indicator for what the wider world can expect: https://lnkd.in/dAwD4ry #ReadByRichard

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It’s time for business, civil society, government and science to come together and find new momentum to protect the ocean https://virg.in/idC

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The best ideas for businesses are often the ones that solve a problem. Great to see the progress that Grypmat has made after investing on Shark Tank https://virg.in/58f #SharkTank #Entrepreneurship

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Wind turbines are just one of the sustainable changes we have made. Know they are small steps but hope they can help inspire more transitions to clean energy https://virg.in/iY2

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“I remember that feeling that justice was served… but as I speak to you now, there is no closure.” Powerful to see how relatives of murder victims in America are coming together to condemn the death penalty: http://ow.ly/X5sN50xbZ0t #ReadByRichard …see more

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“In this world, when we combine head and heart – we can accomplish anything.” Wonderful to hear from Andrew Youn, director of One Acre Fund as part of Virgin Unite’s #15YearsofWonder campaign: https://virg.in/5Hw

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Exciting to see Virgin Atlantic , Delta Air Lines , Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines join forces to offer people access to more destinations across North America, Europe and the UK. Here’s more: https://virg.in/5dp

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Jugaad made it officially on oxford dictionary in 2017. The online version of the dictionary used the word in an example sentence as, ‘countries around the world are beginning to adopt jugaad in order to maximize resources' and gave the origin of the word as Hindi. …see more

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Can you turn your cost centers into revenue streams? Amazing how #Amazon has achieved this over time through #innovation & relentless #execution . Image credit: Chamath Palihapitiya https://lnkd.in/esWAUV6 …see more

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How we can all come together to get behind the goal of a fairer, safer, healthier future on land and sea: https://virg.in/5GG

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The Elders Foundation are working on getting countries to work together to tackle global challenges: https://virg.in/iXd #OYW2019

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In case you missed it… interesting listen about the growing global interest in sustainable businesses, in plant-based diets, and in the win-win formula of producing fully recyclable, sustainable products https://virg.in/aeP #EarthUnscrewed …see more

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Brightline Trains (soon to be Virgin Trains USA) have launched a mobile barbershop to teach young people about rail safety and mental health. Such a creative way of addressing an important issue: https://virg.in/5gH

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Global e-commerce could grow to almost $5 trillion by 2021. Which regions are driving growth? Read what my investment team at O’Shares ETFs has to say. Download the new Internet & e-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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Global e-commerce could grow to almost $5 trillion by 2021. Which regions are driving growth? Read what my investment team at O’Shares ETFs has to say. Download the new Internet & e-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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Approximately 9 million tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean each year, threatening our ecosystems, wildlife and human health. Fascinating learning how Inside Natational Geographic Society is working to tackle the world’s plastic waste crisis: https://virg.in/57E …see more

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The teams at Virgin Hotels ’ properties are working hard to keep all of their guests safe. Virgin Hotels is the first hotel group in the US to work with Mobility Mojo to share all of the work they’re doing to ensure every guest’s return is as safe as possible. Mobility Mojo was co-founded by Stephen Cluskey , who was left paralysed from the neck down after falling off a hay bale as a teen. His new perspective inspired him to set up Mobility Mojo, which helps hotels to evaluate and share their accessibility features. Virgin Hotels started using Mobility Mojo last year and received a gold star rating https://virg.in/xyU …see more

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Massive turnout for protests against Poland’s tightened abortion law over the weekend—biggest demonstrations against the ruling PiS party since it came into power in 2015. Credit: IG/@mr_fly_guy_one …see more

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Virgin Galactic 's first spaceflight from Spaceport America is expected to occur between November 19-23 https://virg.in/aKS

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes history one last time as the first woman to lie in state at the US Capitol. 📸: Chip Somodevilla …see more

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Exciting to see the spacesuits the Virgin Galactic pilots will wear as they fly astronauts to space – fantastic designs https://virg.in/RLv Under Armour #VirginFamily

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The three G20 world leaders that took coronavirus least seriously fell victim to the disease themselves.

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Forget the politics of this. Just think of it as a brand video. And as an effective way to #communicate your message, this is well done. This is truly out of the box #campaigning ! I'm beyond impressed! #DelhiElections https://lnkd.in/fDaHSB7 …see more

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Great to read about South Africa's commitment to preserving and protecting the ocean: https://virg.in/Sw4

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‪Pfizer vaccine with 90% effectiveness. ‬ ‪Overall COVID mortality rates down 30%-50%.‬ ‪Both from scratch. ‬ ‪In 8 months. ‬ ‪The next few months are going to be rough. But this is great news for 2021. ‬ …see more

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Many of Britain’s fastest growing companies on the Sunday Times Fast Track league table are founded by serial entrepreneurs who have previously set up successful companies – this got me thinking about what makes a serial entrepreneur: https://virg.in/iRL …see more

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In March the #Covid -19 pandemic caused panic and chaos in the lives of almost every business owner and entrepreneur. Here is a case study on how one survived. The story of the Bertello Pizza Oven business's direct-to-customer digital pivot is an inspiration to any business operator, large or small, that wants to survive in the new America 2.0! #entrepreneurship #sharktank …see more

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Interesting read on Airly, an AI-powered air quality technology company backed by Holly Branson , which is addressing the worldwide air pollution crisis. Here’s more: https://virg.in/EKh

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Exciting news that The UK Space Agency will grant £7.35m to support satellite air-launch from Spaceport Cornwall with Virgin Orbit

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Have a look at the right hand side of the photo: Of all the front pages I've seen today, the The New York Times found the best way to capture the historic loss of jobs in April. #economy #markets #employment #unemployment #wages #labormarket #jobs #nytimes …see more

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Virgin Atlantic is calling on the UK government to grasp this once in a generation opportunity by enabling the creation of a second flag carrier to compete effectively across domestic, short and long haul routes at Heathrow https://virg.in/iA6

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Cases of fraud, including online scams, topped UK crime statistics for the first time in 2019 and cost UK consumers £190bn per year. Watch our animated guide to help tackle online fraud https://virg.in/5JL #Fraud #Scams #cybersecurity …see more

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Great to see the relaunched Virgin.com - the home of the Virgin Group, the family, and our non-profit foundation, Virgin Unite . For the most up-to-date news, features and the best of the brand, you can find it on virgin.com .

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Emily Penn is the skipper of eXXpedition – the all-women sailing voyage exploring the impact of plastics and toxics in the ocean: https://virg.in/ifN

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A flight test program update on Virgin Galactic 's upcoming spaceflight from New Mexico https://virg.in/a6m

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Useful things we can all do to ensure our workplaces are supporting employees with autism: https://lnkd.in/du56qrD #ReadByRichard

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Payless ShoeSource is closing over 2,000 stores in the US.😳 Sadly this could have been avoided, and here are the lessons for us all from this fiasco. #lessons #branding #marketingandadvertising #business #payless …see more

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Interesting new report produced by Breakthrough Energy & Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) looking at whether developing economies can achieve net zero carbon emissions without compromising on prosperity: https://virg.in/ibf

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Virgin Voyages have revealed the wearable technology designed to unlock adventures for the Sailors onboard. Encouraging to see the bands made from recycled oceans plastic: https://virg.in/5mv

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Salisbury Cathedral turned into a mass vaccination center (with organ music to keep spirits high, natch).

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We’re approaching a once in a generation opportunity for transformative change for the ocean – and we need to make it happen: https://virg.in/i8G

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The energy solutions needed for the most decisive decade of climate action according to the RMI 's Jules Kortenhorst :

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Wind turbines are just one of the sustainable changes we have made. Know they are small steps but hope they can help inspire more transitions to clean energy https://virg.in/iY2

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Daymond John helps me answer your questions in my next episode of #AskMrWonderful that will drop the morning of Wed April 8th on my YouTube channel. However, there is one question that I am #getting every day now. The #CoronaVirus pandemic has roiled the global stock markets and reduced the value of almost every asset class as everybody scrambles for liquidity. Why should the high end luxury watch market be immune? Or is it? The debate: #coronavirus #Fashion #WatchCollecting #investing …see more

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Aspiring astronauts could send satellites into space with Virgin Orbit and Space Nanonaut https://virg.in/jnt

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The global resurgence of the #BlackLivesMatter movement has shone a spotlight on the role everyone must play in driving change. Interesting read from Anna Gowdridge at Virgin Unite on why this is a moment for business leaders to play a key role in making deep, structural changes: https://virg.in/NJz JUST Capital 100% #HumanAtWork …see more

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Interesting read on how breakthrough battery technologies will play a central role in our energy system sooner than previously thought possible. Here’s how: https://virg.in/ihn Rocky Mountain Institute

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Watch our partners, the Rocky Mountain Institute on CBS 60 minutes talking about how we can build a more resilient Caribbean

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I'm in Shanghai to see how Alibaba operates on Singles Day. It's like the Superbowl of Shopping. - This year Alibaba sold $10bn of stuff in the first hour (which is about 6 months worth of ALL online shopping in the UK). - At its peak they have more than 350,000 transactions per second. It's all astounding. - The image shows after 1 minute they'd sold $692,982,280 of stuff, which they know in real time. - Last year they sold double what the entire US sells online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. A lot to learn from here. …see more

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Did you know, Americans hold $8.88 trillion of mortgage debt? If you're one of those millions of people with a mortgage, your top priority should be paying it off before retirement.

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When I first fell in love with the cultures of China and Japan decades ago in college, the rise of "Japan, Inc." was the story, and, outside of the "4 Tiger economies" of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, the rest of Asia was under-developed economically. Today Asia is an economic powerhouse. This week McKinsey & Company, in partnership with the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), launches Future of Asia – a new multi-channel, multi-year research effort that examines, not how quickly Asia will rise, but how Asia will lead. Please click "like" and leave a comment below "Please share the report" if you'd like a PDF copy of the report. (If we aren't already connected, please send me a connection request so I can send you the report) #Asia #China #India #Japan #economy #technology #finance #trade #innovation #internet …see more

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Fascinating how tracking diseases such as #trachoma with smartphones has proven key for worldwide efforts to tackle neglected diseases https://virg.in/5J4

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A brilliant new TV ad from Virgin Media takes a look at some of the new and wonderful ways of making connections in 2020. Here’s more about the campaign: https://virg.in/WDB #VirginFamily

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Georgia now light blue (and Biden has just taken the lead in Pennsylvania). If he holds it, he’d be the first Democratic president to win GA since Clinton in 1992.

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What if we could trigger a major technology change in how we cool our homes today? The Global Cooling Prize has 8 finalists with innovative ideas who are trying and do just that:

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Airbnb 's revenues have surpassed Marriott for the first time. The #hospitality industry in terrible shape. However people are booking longer-term stays on Airbnb: 1. Vacationers prefer independent homes over buildings that they have to share with other people 2. People working remotely have realized that if they can #work from anywhere, they might as well work from somewhere beautiful If you could work from anywhere, where would that be? …see more

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Most Indian rivers have female names, like the Yamuna, which originates from the Yamunotri Glacier. And rivers are considered sacred, and they are revered. Yet most rivers are polluted, and despite many efforts to clean up, there has been limited success. Recent news about the Yamuna cleaning itself using its own biological capacity also highlights the effect of human activity on the environment. https://lnkd.in/gJ3mJTc During the #lockdown , there have been many instances of positive impact on nature and wildlife. This BBC article talks about changes that one could adopt - Changes in Diet, Ditching Fuel driven Cars and adopting cycling and more - https://lnkd.in/gV5BqgJ It is time to make a personal pledge for lifestyle changes that we can make for a better #environment and coexistence with nature #Reimaginingthefuture #WeekendMusings …see more

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A whole new generation of #technologies are being built in India first and then being shipped to the rest of the world. From having the most affordable mobile internet plans to setting the global standard in digitizing payments, India has made huge technological progress in recent times. Glad to see #SundarPichai and Google support PM Modi 's #DigitalIndia vision with a $10B Digitization Fund to help accelerate India’s digital economy. …see more

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Disheartening to see the Tapanuli Oragutan join the list of the world’s 25 most endangered primates. The Global Wildlife Conservation's latest report makes for an important read and highlights the critical support needed to conserve the most vulnerable species on the planet https://lnkd.in/dRGXYBX …see more

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Environmental threats dominate the top five long term risks outlined in the World Economic Forum’s annual risks report. An important read: https://lnkd.in/dKn2dNd #ReadByRichard

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In #India , 70M suffer from diabetes 60M hypertension & 55M from cardio-vascular diseases Comprehensive chronic disease management is underserved. Massive #digitalhealth opportunity. Livongo , a US company in chronic care management, grew from $4.5B to ~$13B market cap in 2020. Any indian #startups focused on digital chronic care solutions? …see more

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Entrepreneurs are the ones driving innovation, chasing improvements and challenging the norm. There are so many inspiring examples of this on the Fast Track 100 league table https://virg.in/iRL

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Many people are working from home. These 4 "work-from-home" cloud-based companies are helping people stay productive and their stocks could be poised to outperform. Read the latest from the team at O'Shares ETFs https://bit.ly/39gq5T0

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'Build for billions👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, not only for India🇮🇳 but the world🌎. The world should sit up, take notice and say, 'These Indians are super-aggressive man!' - Vijay Shekhar Sharma at #HindustanHamara event at Kalaari Capital Paytm …see more

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Like all businesses the watch making industry is in limbo waiting to open again. Does this make existing watches more or less valuable? Mike blasted me last week for only focusing on the #investment value of the high end #luxury market. However there is plenty of opportunity in affordable #watches too! …see more

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Ten exciting start-ups changing business for good: https://virg.in/RoR Virgin StartUp #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

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Wonderful seeing leaders from different generations come together at One Young World to discuss solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems https://virg.in/isp

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A look at how refugees and people displaced are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather: https://lnkd.in/dzSGmkH #ReadByRichard

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Today, the US faced domestic insurrection & terrorism. Let me be clear, the violence that we have seen today is the responsibility of the president directly. GZERO Media | #QuickTake #gzero #USpolitics #Biden #Trump https://lnkd.in/d-NRkxD …see more

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Lovely to read the history of in-flight entertainment. Proud to say Virgin Atlantic was the first airline to bring seat-back entertainment across all cabin classes too! https://lnkd.in/d9sTUPx #ReadByRichard

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Business is a lifelong learning journey. Here’s what we learned from trying to launch Virgin Cola https://virg.in/5kV

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It was great to see auticon Australia , a global tech employer of autistic professionals, launch in Australia: https://virg.in/i2R

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The more of us demand an end to mass trials, the more likely governments are to hear us, and insist that states respect international law and never sentence children to death https://virg.in/iYS

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Virgin Unite and the 100% #HumanAtWork team examine the root causes of mental health challenges in the wake of #COVID19 : https://virg.in/EFt #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Great to see the people of Oregon vote for sensible drug policy that puts harm reduction and public health first and will save lives https://lnkd.in/duTd7-F Global Commission on Drug Policy #supportdontpunish

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In this week’s episode of #EarthUnscrewed , Cody Friesen, CEO of Zero Mass Water, discusses how his company is taking air and sunlight and turning it into drinking water: https://virg.in/iEL #EarthUnscrewed #Podcasts

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Truck carrying first shipment of the covid vaccine leaves Pfizer’s facility in Michigan yesterday with a US Marshals escort. History made. 📸: Jeff Kowalsky …see more

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Fascinating TED Countdown talk from climate impact scholar Johan Rockström, who shows how nine out of the 15 big biophysical systems that regulate the climate are at risk of reaching tipping points, which could make Earth uninhabitable for humanity. Hear his plan for putting the planet back on the path of sustainability over the next 10 years: …see more

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Small satellites can do more than ever before. Here’s the details on Virgin Orbit ’s first deep space mission

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The scale of the climate crisis is more visible than ever before - and the need for collaboration is greater than ever before. For our planet, our communities, our workers and our economy to thrive, we need ambitious #ClimateAction . We need the #ParisAgreement http://bit.ly/2OSJ0Lp …see more

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‪Last Thursday, MindMed announced plans to become the first pharma company ever to use LSD in a commercial drug trial. “Project Lucy” is a drug development program designed for the treatment of anxiety.

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Over 105 million coronavirus vaccines injected worldwide...now exceeding total numbers of (known) cases. Finally a COVID milestone we can be happy about.

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Many people are working from home. These 4 "work-from-home" cloud-based companies are helping people stay productive and their stocks could be poised to outperform. Read the latest from the team at O'Shares ETFs . https://bit.ly/39gq5T0

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‪PM Jacinda Ardern wins by a landslide in New Zealand’s general election. ‬ ‪Like South Korea, the world’s most effective responders to coronavirus are rewarded in the polls. ‬ ‪(US elections: November 3)‬ …see more

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Joe Biden will be the next US president. With Trump indicating he won't participate in the handover of power, Biden can expect an excruciating transition period over the next 11 weeks. GZERO Media …see more

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Özlem Türeci and Uğur Şahin, the Turkish-German husband-and-wife team behind BioNTech and the covid vaccine

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Fascinated by the idea of ECOncrete – a low-carbon, bio-enhanced concrete that protects coastlines and encourages marine life to flourish. Well done on winning Pitch to Rich! https://virg.in/iWH

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I enjoyed this conversation between Mr. Ratan Tata and Shradha Sharma . Was glad to hear that over 40K tuned in live. Some of my key learnings- 1. We are currently living in unprecedented times, but we should not lose hope. We need to unite. Humans have this innate ability to #innovate and overcome when things look bleak. A crisis is definitely the greatest textbook of #leadership (This reminded me of my interaction with Mr. Tata in 2017- https://lnkd.in/e5PipHw ) 2. #Business is not just about making money — one has to do right by their customers and stakeholders, and they have to do that ethically 3. People make mistakes, and that's okay — you have to try to do the right thing at every point and take the good with the bad, but you don't have to run away from difficult decisions 4. #Success mantra- To increase your odds of success, build long-lasting relationships with people, participate in the ideation and execution process, and take calculated risks https://lnkd.in/eivwaqJ …see more

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So excited that Virgin Australia is flying to Japan for the very first time, bringing much-needed competition to the route https://virg.in/iXr #FeelGoodFlying

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One step closer to a sustainable food system. Checking in on the progress being made by Memphis Meats to produce clean meat: https://virg.in/5NU

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Rethinking drug laws in a new global moment: how policy can move on from the failed war on drugs https://virg.in/RW3

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It’s heartening to see the Caribbean is at the forefront of solutions and is leading the clean energy transition https://virg.in/SEu Rocky Mountain Institute

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‪Most important (heck, almost miraculous) vaccine takeaway: 100% effectiveness at preventing serious illness or death.‬

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Great to see the employee health and wellbeing market has continued its explosive growth & it is showing no signs of slowing down https://virg.in/5oq

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Wonderful to hear from Virgin Hyperloop One on the latest podcast episode of #EarthUnscrewed . It’s incredible to think that we’re building the fastest, most energy-efficient, and sustainable form of travel ever created: https://virg.in/iHh

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Interesting reading Virgin ’s #BusinessAsUnusual series looking at how the pandemic has affected startups. This one’s on how By Ruby have kept up with demand: https://virg.in/GzJ Virgin StartUp

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Future generations are calling for a better way of leading—one that requires both courage and accountability. Sharan Burrow, Paul Polman and Halla Tómasdóttir share why The B Team are stepping up: http://bit.ly/35D9GaN

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The World Wide Web Foundation has launched the Contract for the Web to “make our online world safe and empowering for everyone” https://virg.in/ibG

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Global e-commerce could grow to almost $5 trillion by 2021. Which regions are driving growth? Read what my investment team at O'Shares ETF Investments has to say. Download the new Internet & E-commerce report: http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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If you search the term ‘Amazon’ on Google Trends, you will observe an interesting trend. Since 2004, every year, interest in the term ‘Amazon’ peaks in December i.e., the holiday season. This gives credence to the hypothesis that when one thinks of Amazon , either in India or in the US, they think of an e-commerce behemoth selling everything everyone needs everywhere. But, what most people don’t realize is that Amazon has grander ambitions. The company has been particularly secretive about its #Healthcare initiatives. But, if their appointment of Taha Kass-Hout as the Chief Health Information Officer to Amazon Grand Challenge team is anything to go by, then they are focused squarely on healthcare as their next big bet. Amazon’s interest in healthcare should mean that #Indianstartups and corporations must create multi-decade plans to ensure that they are not disrupted. The time for startups to start thinking about it is now! Article Link: https://cnb.cx/2H5RmxC …see more

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“I urged Congress to adopt a new view and it did.” – an inspiring reminder from Ruth Bader Ginsburg that our greatest moments often come from challenging assumptions https://lnkd.in/e5NXhPn #ReadByRichard

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This a right move in the right direction. It restores confidence to rejuvenate investment and growth. Glad to see gov come through on this. Laudable Nirmala Sitharaman ! https://lnkd.in/fjquccQ …see more

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‪Digital advertising is big business in the U.S. and could surpass all traditional forms combined in 2019. These 4 giants dominate digital ads. http://bit.ly/2WbAEBm‬

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Great to see Virgin Sport create a challenge that encourages teams and workplaces to become more active: https://virg.in/5jB

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The new instrument could be a permanent fixture in the Reserve Bank’s liquid management toolkit, the level of the rupee determining the frequency of use

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Staggering statistics: 1.7 billion people worldwide are affected by neglected tropical diseases. That’s 1 in 5 people on the planet. Virgin Unite is joining with our partners, Sightsavers to help spread the word: https://virg.in/9Za The Audacious Project …see more

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I know, I know... This contract expires soon, it's not representative, etc... Yet I still had to include these in my set of unthinkables that have become reality, including the sequence of getting to a negative price. #oil #markets #energy …see more

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I can't stop thinking, and really worrying, about the loss of jobs due to the CoronaVirus The 16.8 mm lost jobs in the US in just three weeks ( think about this, just three weeks) equal 10% of the labor force -- or the peak unemployment rate during the Great Recession. All this comes with enormous pain and suffering and the risks of a deeper opioid crisis, domestic violence, etc ... #jobs #unemployment #recession #joblessness #pain #suffering …see more

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Indian-origin CEOs who are heading some of the world's biggest companies: Arvind Krishna - CEO, IBM Sundar Pichai - CEO, Google LLC & Alphabet INC Satya Nadella - CEO, Microsoft Shantanu Narayen - CEO, Adobe Inc. Jayshree Ullal - CEO, Arista Networks George Curian - CEO, NetApp Nikesh Arora - CEO, Palo Alto Networks Sanjay Mehrotra - CEO, Micron Technology Laxman Narasimhan - CEO, Reckitt Benckiser #India #Technology #Business …see more

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Airbnb 's first-ever pitch deck. I love the simple #design and clear story. What are your main takeaways from their pitch deck? Who would have imagined they would be worth over $100B #startups #entrepreneurship …see more

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Really interesting to attend the Paris Peace Forum – it’s positive to see so many countries taking action on ocean protection https://virg.in/RZf

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Chart from this week’s edition of The Economist Absent timely measures, the economic shock caused by COVID—19 and its aftermath are likely to worsen income inequality on both sides of the Atlantic. This at a time when inequalities of wealth and opportunity are also worsening. #covid19 #economy #inequality …see more

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4 million Americans have already voted in this year’s presidential election. At this point in 2016: 75,000.

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First demonetization and now #Covid19 , both have resulted in digital payment startups upping their game in the #fintech landscape over the last few years. Glad to see #Startups from #India claiming top spots. Via CB Insights and Business Insider India …see more

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“The UN forecasts that by 2050 feeding the world will require a 20% expansion in agriculture’s global water use.” An interesting read on how lab-grown food could help save the planet: https://lnkd.in/dY3TWG4 #ReadByRichard

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Why we need to test kids around the world on empathy, creativity and resilience – an interesting look at the 2018 OECD - OCDE 's PISA assessment results: https://lnkd.in/dtxEx-j #ReadByRichard

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The last time the Envision Virgin Racing Formula E team competed in Santiago Sam Bird won – he’s hoping for a similar result this weekend. Good luck! https://virg.in/5T3 #SantiagoEPrix

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2020 could bring one of the largest acts of environmental protection in history - protecting nearly 4 million sq km of Antarctica’s Southern Ocean #CCAMLR #Antarctica2020

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Caribbean islands are providing bold solutions to the #climate crisis. It's great to see a transition to clean energy and a focus on building back better https://lnkd.in/e-EuTWB

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Some will see this as illustrative of the process of Bitcoin going mainstream as a form of payment, an investment tool, and a currency. Others will point to the particular combination -- Telsa and Bitcoin -- as indicative of a bigger bubble in financial markets. Meanwhile, bitcoins are up more than 11% at almost $43,000. #currency #bitcoin #investing #markets #investment #tesla #cryptocurrency #investors #blockchain #crypto …see more

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Roz Brewer to become CEO of Walgreens in March, which will make her the only Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company

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Re Berkshire Hathaway’s cash holdings/investment activities, Warren Buffet notes how close the Treasury market came to major mal-functioning in mid-March, “the Fed did...whatever it takes squared,” and the firm was a very small buyer of stocks in March and a seller in April. #berkshirehathaway #investing #stocks #markets …see more

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While it’s tricky business to try and predict how innovations will shape our long-term future, understanding trends and imagining new ways our future might be shaped, can give companies an edge in preparing for the emerging opportunities. #IndiaTrends2018 is an endeavour to explore the trends that are emerging from India’s rapidly evolving digital economy and summarize current opportunities for entrepreneurs & corporations across sectors. The growing digital economy stands out in scale of the opportunity before us: the 2 billion Indian devices expected to be connected to the internet by 2021, represents a potentially trillion dollar opportunity. At the same time, employability of our citizens and women’s participation are concerns – a mere 26% of Indian women are employed in the workforce (among the lowest in the world). I look forward to the next few years with both excitement & hope. My heartfelt gratitude to everyone that lent their support in this comprehensive effort: 50 industry leaders that we spoke with, the 1200 respondents of the survey, and the teams at Kalaari Capital , YourStory Media , KPMG India  & NASSCOM India . I hope you find the report useful: http://bit.ly/2rRm2dd …see more

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The idea of this #innovation wheel is quite epic. It’s worth applying to your #business to identify your moats. We often pigeonhole the concept of innovation. Every well-known company leveraged simple innovation to build its moat, drive #growth , and transform businesses globally. Image credits: Visual Capitalist …see more

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“COVID-19 has placed unprecedented strain on the multilateral system & cruelly exposed its failings. A fresh approach is urgently needed in 2021 with an unrelenting focus on justice & equality.” - Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders. Read The Elders’ call to strengthen, defend, and realise the potential of the multilateral system: …see more

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Important issues on the table at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs - hope the CND will come down on the right side of science, public health – and history https://virg.in/RW3

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Delta airlines recently announced that it's paying employees $1.6 billion in bonuses due to the company's performance in 2019. That means eligible employees will each receive a bonus equal to about 16.6% of their annual salary, or an additional two months' pay. If a hefty paycheck next month wasn't enough to make Delta employees swoon, their CEO's recent comments surely will be. In response to a LinkedIn post calling him a rock star, Delta CEO Ed Bastian responded with two short sentences: "Appreciate the shout out...but Delta would be nothing without our 90,000 people. They deserve all the credit." "They deserve all the credit." With these five words, and the actions that back them up, Bastian teaches some brilliant lessons in emotional intelligence. (Read more in today's column.) https://lnkd.in/dudfk7G #Delta #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #BestAdvice #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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Contrary to the belief that Indian gamers do not pay for #gaming , 9 out of 15 top grossing Apps on Google Play Store are gaming apps. Casual, Strategy, Action & Sports genres are catching up to the Casino Genre. #LetTheGamesBegin #TheBigNext …see more

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“In the spirit of outreach & solidarity, I call on Brazil, as ‘custodian’ of the Amazon, to return to the inspiring leadership it showed on climate change in previous decades.” – Juan Manuel Santos of The Elders Foundation on using inclusive leadership to tackle the climate crisis: https://lnkd.in/dtxyGA7 #ReadByRichard …see more

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On the dangers of the massive decoupling of Wall Street from Main Street : From the editorial in The Economist on "The market v the real economy: Financial markets have got out of whack with the economy. Something has to give." https://lnkd.in/eWKxm7Q #investors #investing #economy #markets …see more

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During one of Virgin Galactic 's spaceflights with the Italian Air Force, once the rocket motor is shutdown, researchers will unclip from their seats and complete each experiment during several minutes of zero gravity

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“As the warming ocean loses oxygen, the delicate balance of marine life is thrown into disarray” - a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature highlights the threats of ocean deoxygenation: https://lnkd.in/exSGNaZ #ReadByRichard …see more

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This week had been on 🔥! So much is happening in the worlds of retail, design, and marketing! Watch, check out the comments, and say hi! 🙌🏽

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Fascinating to hear how the tiny island of Palau in the North Pacific is an amazing beacon of positive ocean action: https://virg.in/5di

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The team from Necker Island explain why being sustainable is the best business approach: https://virg.in/isN Virgin Limited Edition

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German, Israeli, and UAE foreign ministers visiting Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial. What a moment. Ht @BarakRavid …see more

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For years, small satellites have been relegated to the sidelines. Now, thanks to Virgin Orbit ’s LauncherOne, they’ll be the stars of the show

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Virgin Voyages have revealed the wearable technology that helps Sailors get around the ship. Better still, the bands are made from recycled ocean plastic:

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A chart on America’s Top 10 companies by market cap in the past 100 years. Key takeaway: As the economy changes, once market leaders were quickly de-positioned by new players who were ready and willing to adapt to new customer needs. IBM overtaken by the likes of Apple and Google. Sears is closing more brick and mortar stores as Amazon expands its ecommerce machine. Today, the concentration of top companies are from the tech sector. What are your predictions of top companies and industry in the next 50 years? Share your thoughts below. Photo Credit: HowMuch & Forbes …see more

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More than 35,000 people were displaced every day in 2018 - that’s nearly one every two seconds. Here’s a thorough look at why more and more people are being driven away from their homes https://lnkd.in/db-DX93 #ReadByRichard

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Great to see Virgin Pulse add diabetes prevention to its employee wellbeing programme: https://virg.in/5xo

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Great to see Ocean Unite’s new map that pinpoints 30 brilliant initiatives involved in the efforts to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030: https://buff.ly/2XAZEU7 #OneOceanOnePlanet #Love30x30 #ReadByRichard …see more

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Tesla recently announced their plans to setup a sales outlet and an R&D centre in Bangalore, #India as part of its global expansion, that is great news to develop local EV talent further. Would you buy a Tesla in India? Another question, how much would you be willing to pay? The company's investor presentation from 2011 is a good deep dive to understand how the EV mobility market was in 2011 and how it has evolved over the last decade. #Technology #Innovation https://lnkd.in/eJ34XSc …see more

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The jump in rankings, over 50 places in 2 years, is a validation for PM Narendra Modi 's continued focus on economic reforms. India’s business environment is transforming radically and there hasn’t been a better time to startup. #EaseOfDoingBusiness #Startup #India …see more

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Augmented reality is one of the most promising digital health technologies at present – look at the success of Pokémon Go – and it has the potential to change healthcare and everyday medicine completely for physicians and patients alike. #AR #augmentedreality #technology #future #medicine #healthcare …see more

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S Korea Population: 51 million Coronavirus deaths: 492 S Dakota Population: 0.9 million Coronavirus deaths: 568 …see more

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Important issues on the table at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs - hope the CND will come down on the right side of science, public health – and history

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From recyclable trainers to face cream made from coffee - here’s 10 vegan brands trying to shake up how things are done: https://virg.in/RQP Virgin StartUp

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To address our urgent biodiversity crisis, the 30x30 goal to strongly protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030 must be achieved. The Caribbean is a beacon of hope: https://virg.in/9dH

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Today marks the start of a new era for the human spaceflight industry as Virgin Galactic begins trading on the NYSE under the ticker ‘SPCE.’ https://virg.in/is4

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The Elders Foundation on why the multilateral system is crucial for global peace and security: https://lnkd.in/ex-E_MQ #ReadByRichard

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Diversity, sustainability and resilience are three of the key trends from this year’s #VirginAtlanticFastTrack100 : https://virg.in/RaJ The Sunday Times Fast Track

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Insightful to read 100% Human At Work’s new report that looks at the future of hiring. Holly reflects on how it can be used to create a better world of work: https://virg.in/ir7

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Growth is slowing. The yield curve is inverted. The Fed is cutting rates. So a recession must be coming, right? Not necessarily. But one will come eventually, and you don't want to be caught off-guard when it does. So in today's The New York Times , I provide a guide to recession-watching -- the indicators that have historically done the best job of predicting a downturn, and what they're showing now. Give it a read, and share your favorite indicators in the comments. #recession #economy #federalreserve …see more

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How work is evolving - Holly shares six key trends identified by the 100% Human At Work network: https://virg.in/5U4

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Fascinating episode of #EarthUnscrewed about Virgin Hyperloop One – the world’s leading hyperloop company, building the fastest, most energy-efficient, most environmentally friendly transport system ever: https://virg.in/iCA

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Looking forward to this new insight series from Holly Branson and Big Change called A New Education Story. #NewEducationStory …see more

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The Elders Foundation share why the climate movement must unite behind the #BlackLivesMatter movement: https://virg.in/Gkf

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Bill Gates on why innovation is needed to make buildings use energy more efficiently, and what we can do about it https://lnkd.in/eTFbBhH

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An interesting look at the role business has played in the fight for LGBT+ equality over the past 40 years. Encouraging to see the progress that has been made: https://lnkd.in/dxTGE6H #ReadByRichard

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“intangible industries work differently than tangible industries”. Great read for anyone who wonders why some companies get high valuations that is not easily fathomable. At this inflection point in Indian startups, it is useful to think about asset light models. #success #startups #entrepreneurship …see more

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What was one of the best performing asset classes of 2019? Watches! The big brands were Patek Philippe ROLEX Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin but there is a new kid on the block in the high end watch industry, it's F.P. Journe. Why is he causing such angst amongst collectors? BTW I have no equity ownership in any of these companies I just appreciate the fine art of horology! #Watches #watchcollector #horology #investing …see more

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"Imagining A Trillion Dollar Digital India" - https://goo.gl/99RHnf Year 2018 will mark a watershed moment in independent India’s re-ascendance as a major economic power. As per Center for Business & Economic Research, India will, for the first time since the industrial revolution, overtake both UK & France to become the 5th largest economy. The 1st industrial revolution started in late 18th century and 2nd started in early 20th century profoundly transformed western economies. India missed that boat & languished for decades. We are at the tail end of the 3rd industrial revolution and on the cusp of a fourth one. We have seen the disruption the 3rd industrial revolution caused, largely on the back of #Digital #Technology adoption, in industries like retail & media. The upcoming 4th one will disrupt incumbent business models even further. This will be driven by the technologies like #AI, #Robotics, #Blockchain etc. But, Is #India & #Startups ready to catch this new wave? To answer this question, our partners at @ IBM India & we, looked at factors like infrastructure, demographics, consumption patterns, and adoption of digital technologies. The result of this joint effort is our report “Imagining a Trillion Dollar Digital India” - Read it here:  https://goo.gl/99RHnf …see more

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A new report from The Rocky Mountains Institute provides a great review of Hawaii’s clean energy journey https://virg.in/5uc #PoweringParadise #ReadByRichard …see more

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In this inspiring TED Countdown talk, David Lammy calls for inclusion and support of Black and minority leadership on climate issues and a global recognition that we can't solve climate change without racial, social and intergenerational justice.

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So great tasting the clean meat of the future - real meat grown directly from animal cells without the need to raise animals https://virg.in/ieL

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As a #Yoga enthusiast, I found this ad by Vistara - TATA SIA Airlines Ltd. extremely innovative. It took something as mundane as flight safety instructions, which we tend to ignore, and made it interesting! #WeekendMusings …see more

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The film #JustMercy is a powerful reminder of the injustice that is America’s death penalty: https://virg.in/5pQ

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Overnight, the UK government joined a growing set of European countries in selling bonds at negative rates (£3.8bn 3-year gilts at -0.003%) -- this as the Bank of England, after first dismissing the possibility, is discussing the possibility of taking rates negative. #economy #bonds #markets #investing #interestrates #economics …see more

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Virgin Orbit has been working for the last four years to build a small satellite launcher, which will change the game when it comes to getting satellites into space

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You know what 2020 didn’t need? A new war. One breaking out right now between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Russia and Turkey on opposite sides.

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Bitcoins: From $20,000 to $30,000 in just two weeks. #markets #investing #stocks #economy #equities #volatility #centralbanks #federalreserve #bonds #currency #monetarypolicy #bitcointrading #bitcoinnews #bitcoin #bitcoinprice #cryptonews #crypto #bitcoins …see more

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The bad news: The economy is screwed. The good news: You can make money off of it because although the “economy” is screwed up, innovation is here to stay. Here's a list of trends that are coming in the next 50 years (and stocks to keeps your eye on) http://bit.ly/2r0AgXh …see more

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This 100% recession signal from Bloomberg Economics shouldn't come as any surprise given the sudden top to the economy. What remains uncertain -- and is consequential -- is the depth and duration of this recession. Economic and market consensus on this seems more optimistic than various indications of corporate and household expectations. More to follow. #economy #bonds #recession #interestrates #markets #equities #investmentmanagement …see more

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Interesting to see how Virgin Pulse is using AI and machine learning to help members stay on top of their health and fitness: https://virg.in/aY4

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Love the businesses the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa is supporting, from I Love Coffee , which employs people who are hearing-impaired, to beach clean-up upcycling non-profit Clean C https://virg.in/i8q #SouthAfrica #entrepreneurship …see more

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Even as the 1st generation of startups graduate to bigger playing fields of IPOs and M&As, it’s the scale of the explosion of startups, especially from Tier 2 cities, that’s caught the attention of Venture Capital firms, including ours. And as long as the support infrastructure - sound policies and technology - keeps improving and exists to the aid of the startup ecosystem, this phenomenon is unlikely to lose steam anytime soon. …see more

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US, Mass death events: Spanish flu 675,000 Civil War 600,000 WWII 400,000 Coronavirus 217,000+ H2N2 116,000 WWI 115,000 H3N2 100,000 Vietnam 58,000 Korea 36,000 H1N1 12,500 Iraq 4,500 …see more

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This week on #EarthUnscrewed we hear about Virgin Atlantic ’s partner, LanzaTech and how they’re recycling carbon emissions to make fuel, improve air quality and promote a circular economy: https://virg.in/i7Z

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In the next decade, I expect to see #startups of today to make this list, proving the power of #innovation and disruption to build companies that make a difference rapidly. #future #India Business Insider India …see more

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Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit are both planning test flights to space by the end of the month – exciting progress for the Virgin brand https://virg.in/RXC #VirginFamily

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Lovely hearing from one of the auticon team in Australia on the challenges he’s faced and how auticon has helped him overcome them: https://lnkd.in/dm2j2y9 #Aspergers #Autism #Neurodiversity

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We have all heard of #unicorns in the #startup business. But have you heard of 'Cockroach', a company that learns to survive under any conditions? I recently came across 'Camel', to indicate companies that can survive a #crisis . Many companies have learned to survive harsh business climates with less capital and less support, akin to camels for their ability to adapt to multiple climates, survive without sustenance for months, and withstand harsh conditions. And unlike unicorns, camels are not imaginary creatures. They are real, and they are #resilient . An interesting perspective on how the new hot startups to be celebrated will be 'Camels' not 'unicorns'. https://lnkd.in/gBYsCad. …see more

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Just stunning! With today's new surge higher, Tesla stock is now up 55% in just the last two trading weeks... #markets #stocks #TSLA Tesla …see more

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Pandemics have always been a part of history & there’s been one consistent trend – a gradual reduction in the death rate. Healthcare improvements and understanding the factors that incubate pandemics have been powerful tools in mitigating their impact. Researchers & doctors around the world are now trying to develop a vaccine for #COVID19 , which may take three months to a year. To support them, we need to take care of ourselves and practice #SocialDistancing . #Day16 #IndiaLockdown …see more

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Insightful advice from the 100% Human At Work network on how smarter recruitment can help your company prepare itself for the future of work: https://virg.in/52c

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The Complex World of Cancer Pathways Explained in One Giant Infographic. This is why #digitalhealth is so much needed in cancer care too. https://lnkd.in/ejEftiS #design #technology #health #healthcare #cancer …see more

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As CEO of LinkedIn , Jeff Weiner has unique insight into how the world of work is transforming right before our eyes due to the emergence of Covid-19. Weiner recently highlighted an important point right here on LinkedIn: "'Free' time in between video calls is increasingly being absorbed by taking care of kids, caring for dependents, doing household chores, and myriad other ways in which people are jumping from one task to the next," said Weiner. "Combined with all the uncertainty related to physical and economic well being, it can take a toll. Make sure to carve out real buffer time: to catch your breath, get some exercise, or whatever you enjoy doing that helps put your mind at ease. It not only benefits you, it will benefit all of the people that count on you as well." In just over 24 hours, Weiner's post garnered 30,000 reactions and almost 1,000 comments. While at times it may seem impossible, it's more important to your productivity than ever to make sure you build buffer time into your schedule. (Read how in today's column.) #workfromhome #wfh #linkedin #coronavirus #COVID19 #EmotionalIntelligence #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

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One of my major worries about the economy is that part of the horrible COVID-19 economic shock will prove neither temporary nor reversible. As an illustration, Bloomberg Economics estimates that 30% of recent US job losses are due to a "reallocation shock"--where "firms and even entire sectors suffer lasting damage." https://lnkd.in/gqQJjwb #economy #economics #markets #bloomberg #jobs #employment #unemployment #covid #covid19 …see more

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Today's global healthcare crisis forced most providers to adopt previously despised technologies. Telemedicine - which failed to achieve the intended size and popularity until last month - is the most striking example of such technologies taking a 180° turn due to COVID-19. Do you think the outbreak boosted its reputation for good? #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology #fromchancetochoice #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus #telemedicine #remotecare #telehealth …see more

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The only way to protect our planet is by reducing and recycling waste into useful products. Countries that produce maximum waste into the world are the United States, Denmark, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Canada, among others. For a populous country like #India , special attention to waste policy can make a big difference to global carbon emissions and pave the way for a greener #future . Every business, every consumer can do something about this. #Sustainability #WeekendMusings Video Credits: Tech Insider …see more

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Capital First and IDFC Bank merger just got over even as Bank of Baroda-Dena Bank-Vijaya Bank consolidation process in underway (Parliament will have to sign off on the scheme). At Business Standard 18th Annual Banking Forum Vaidyanathan and Jajakumar spoke every thing you want to know about the two historic events in Indian banking at a fireside chat --Merger, Merger on the Wall. Happy watching https://lnkd.in/f7u3efi …see more

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Virgin Money has a new benchmarking tool to help businesses be more sustainable: https://virg.in/RRe

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Perhaps the most perilous career on earth is that of the professional ballet dancer. There are only a handful of companies on earth, you train from childhood for a position in the corps de ballet where you are paid almost nothing. Then if you are incredibly talented and lucky you become a soloist and maybe .01% make it to a principal position. Then you turn 35 and you too old and you are cast out as a has been. Finished at 35 and you know no other life. Why would anybody do that to themselves? Because they love dance? Because they are crazy? Maybe both? https://cnb.cx/3rnsOnb …see more

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Lots to debate in this list of 50 top #innovation companies. 3 observations: 1. 2 #China firms in top 10 2. No #Europe firms in top 20 3. Top #finance firm is no 36 …see more

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Fantastic to hear how Census Life have taken 7,000 people through their in-custody customer service training programme https://virg.in/iaS

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