Richard Branson
1950- · British · Modern Era
Known for: Founder of 400+ Virgin companies, adventurer, and brand builder
Dyslexic, dropped out at 16, started a student magazine. Founded Virgin Records (Sex Pistols, Oldfield), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Galactic.
Adventure junkie—Atlantic balloon crossing, kitesurfing with models on his island. Nearly died multiple times. Charismatic, publicity-hungry, genuinely fun.
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