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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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