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Sir Richard Branson on Entrepreneurship
In a privileged interview, I caught up with Sir Richard to get his views on entrepreneurship and to learn more about the man behind the brand.
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Ajaz Ahmed: AKQA Founder on Design & Innovation
In this interview I speak to Ajaz Ahmed, Founder & CEO of AKQA, a design & innovation agency who now employee over 7,000 people in 50 countries - and work with more…
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Entrepreneurship: Interviews with World Leaders
In this exclusive interview series, we speak to some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs: Sir Richard Branson (Founder of Virgin Group), Robin Li (Founder of Baidu), Sir James Dyson (Founder of Dyson), Professor…
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The Entrepreneurial Mind
What 337 conversations with the world's leading thinkers reveal about the spirit of entrepreneurship
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The Nature of Leadership
What 373 conversations with the world's leading thinkers reveal about the essence of leadership
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Simon Woodroffe OBE: Yo! Sushi Founder Interview
Simon Woodroffe OBE, is one of Britain’s most successful Entrepreneurs and widely regarded as one of the world's foremost business gurus. He is the founder of YO! Sushi, YOTEL and the YO!…
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Seth Godin on Creativity
Seth Godin is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and…
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June Sarpong on Diversity: Leadership & Change
June Sarpong, MBE has spent over 20-years at the forefront of broadcasting in the UK and USA. She has also become a fierce advocate for diversity and equality, working extensively with HRH…
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Art & Design in Humanity’s Story: Starck & Eliasson
In these exclusive interviews, we talk to two Philippe Starck and Olafur Eliasson, two of the world’s most prominent artists, designers and innovators. We explore the very fundamentals of why we design,…
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Kanya King, MOBO Organisation Founder
One of the characteristics linking our greatest entrepreneurs is their ability to create platforms. These are the mechanisms that bring others on the entrepreneur’s journey, creating wealth, success and impact along the…
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Learning To Be Who We Are: Exclusive Interviews
In these exclusive interviews we speak to Sir Antony Gormley (One of the world’s most influential sculptors), Bear Grylls (Adventurer, TV Host & Author), Marina Abramović (internationally acclaimed performance artist), Sir Ken…
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Laurence Graff OBE: Founder of Graff Diamonds
A Conversation with Laurence Graff OBE, Founder of Graff Diamonds
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will.i.am: Music, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
A Conversation with will.i.am Global Music Artist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist “Entrepreneurship is about taking risks, pushing boundaries, and not being afraid to fail,” Sir Richard Branson told me, adding that it’s “a…
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Naveen Jain: Dreaming Big in Entrepreneurship
A Conversation with Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, Naveen Jain I remember when I was still at school, almost 20 years ago now, when I started my first business. At the time, it started…
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Mining Man’s Final Frontier | Prof. Edward Barbier
Originally Published in Entrepreneur Country, July 2013 “Throughout much of history… ” writes Prof. Edward Barbier, “a critical driving force behind global economic development has been the response of society to the scarcity of key…
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Investing in Global Development
Guest article written for AllAboutAlpha.com – the official publication of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association originally posted at: http://allaboutalpha.com/blog/2011/12/15/alpha-hunters-investing-in-global-development/ From our ‘developed world viewpoint‘ it is sometimes easy for us…
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Climate Justice with Mary Robinson
In this conversation, I speak to Professor Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights & Chair of the Elders. We discuss the concept of climate justice,…
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If you look for the next Steve Jobs or Richard Branson in developing economies, however, their businesses rarely make it out of the garage as they are missing three critical factors. They lack financial capital, qualified employees plus the knowledge and access to financial markets- those three things stop those businesses enjoying the kinds of prosperity we do in the northern hemisphere.
— William FooteUnknown.
It's a combination of passion, vision, creativity and a sense of adventure.
— Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & British Billionaire Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, I got my education out in the world – real life learning is the way forward for young entrepreneurs. And this is what we must encourage and support.
— Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & British Billionaire Entrepreneur
Money is not my first priority – I have always pursued what I am passionate about whether that will make me money or not, my fascination is learning and discovery more than being rich and powerful.
— Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & British Billionaire Entrepreneur
True success in life can only be gauged by something which is priceless; how much love you have in your life – I am truly fortunate to be surrounded by extremely loving and fun family and friends and nothing beats spending time with the people I love.
— Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & British Billionaire Entrepreneur
The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated yourself. You should treat your employees like the smart and capable adults they are. Give them the choice to make informed decisions and you will cultivate an environment in which everyone can flourish.
— Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & British Billionaire Entrepreneur
You are going to have to get out there and sell yourself. Make a fool of yourself – whatever it takes. Make sure you appear on the front page and not the back pages.
— Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & British Billionaire Entrepreneur
If you fall flat on your face, at least you're moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again!
— Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & British Billionaire Entrepreneur
If you look for the next Steve Jobs or Richard Branson in developing economies, however, their businesses rarely make it out of the garage as they are missing three critical factors. They lack financial capital, qualified employees plus the knowledge and access to financial markets.
— William FooteUnknown.
I believe that success in business can be measured by if you enjoy what you are doing; create something that stands out; create something that everyone is really proud of.
— Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer
True success in life can only be gauged by something which is priceless; how much love you have in your life – I am truly fortunate to be surrounded by extremely loving and fun family and friends and nothing beats spending time with the people I love.
— Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer
If you fall flat on your face, at least you're moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again!
— Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer
Money is not my first priority – I have always pursued what I am passionate about whether that will make me money or not, my fascination is learning and discovery more than being rich and powerful.
— Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer
There is no magic formula for great company culture. The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated yourself. People are fundamental in driving the success of a business. You should treat your employees like the smart and capable adults they are.
— Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer