Our #heritage is who we are and what we are made of. We must protect it to protect our deepest core of self. Now more than ever, we need to #support our artisans. Be the guardians of the rich heritage; it is our responsibility to preserve it for our #future generations. One of my most cherished possession is a handwoven cotton Benarasi saree with a rich border. It is a simple saree but was very expensive, and I had bought it directly from the weaver. Over the years, it has given me so much inner #joy , each time I wear it, I smile, I feel the connection to the artist who put so much effort to make this. What is your most cherished heirloom for you? …see more

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

I remember asking Dave what flying SpaceShipTwo was like as soon as he got out of the spaceship on his first spaceflight… “It is like nothing else in this world” https://virg.in/R44

In recognition of his efforts to promote girls’ #education and trigger a quick-response (QR) coded textbook revolution in #India , Ranjitsinh Disale, a village school teacher from Maharashtra, was announced the winner of the annual Global Teacher Prize 2020. He also made history as the first winner to share half his $1M prize money with other finalists. His generous gesture means the other nine #teachers who reached the final stage will receive $55,000 each. Wonderful gesture. We need more such changemakers in different fields! #inspiration …see more

I have a new understanding of what it means to be on the edge of your seat. The #energy is contagious. #teamwork #socialmedia …see more

The only thing great speakers sell is an open invitation to contribute to a worthy cause. I never intended to become a speaker. It was simply an opportunity that presented itself for me to spread a vision of the world I want to live in. Over the years, I've learned some speaking tips. Download at https://lnkd.in/gei3QgR. …see more

We could never have evolved from a mail-order record retailer to a global brand if I hadn’t learnt how to delegate early on. Here are my five tips on delegating: https://virg.in/5nz

An issue close to my heart is the rehabilitation of those who have past criminal records. Here’s why I think it matters that businesses get involved in these debates: https://virg.in/5QP #FairChecks

A different way of looking at failure from Sara Blakely, one of my favourite entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/d7TCDVH #ReadByRichard

Proud of all the Virgin Atlantic people playing their part in the fight against COVID-19. A big red thank you from me too. #VirginFamily

My wife Linda asked me why I need both a ’61 Fender Stratocaster and a ’69 Telecaster. I told her, “Honey, this guitar is going to go up in value more than the stock market until I’m dead. Unfortunately, I’m taking it into my grave because I am going to need it in the after world. I’m not leaving it. I’m taking with me in my coffin the ’61 and the ’69 because I’m going to need them.” …see more

I can’t imagine a better time to launch a new startup. + Investors with boatloads of cash and few other alternatives, no value left in the stockmarket, property is uncertain, bonds a joke. + Incredible talent on the market. + Wonderful new consumer behaviors to explore. + Brilliant new problems to solve for companies around the world + Cheaper offices + No expectations of the expensive dog and pony shows of SXSW , CES, MWC etc, instead much more access to investors and talent via free Zooms Very exciting times for those with a dream and some guts. In uncertain times, why not try to be more in control of your destiny ? …see more

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

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

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

My own journey in business and that of many others I’ve come to know over the years has made me wonder: if we could fall through the grid and succeed nonetheless, just how many other talented, driven and smart kids must have fallen through as well, but perhaps lacked the support and the right circumstances to ever live up to their true potential? https://virg.in/iDU Big Change …see more

When we started Virgin life was all about hand-written letters, calling advertisers from phone booths, and running across town to speak with bands and banks… https://virg.in/isB

Life is a series of negotiations... your salary, your cable bill, your RELATIONSHIP! It's the most important skill you can perfect in your life.

Women are better business owners than men. Why? Because men set testosterone targets. Crazy goals that they only hit 60% of the time.

NYC is dead forever. People say, "NYC always comes back." Or "NYC has been through worse." No and no. Business, culture, food, education, quality of life, expenses, are all going in the wrong direction. I explain why and why it's not coming back. I love NYC. I wish I were wrong. But I'm not. #NYC #nycrealestate #nycjobs #realestate #nycbusiness #entrepreneurship …see more