Presented By : Ankur Solanki

Richard Branson's: Losing My Virginity

“How I've survived, had fun, and made a fortune doing

business my way.”

Early Life

Branson was born at Stone field Nursing Home in Black health, South London.The son of Barrister Edward James Branson and Eve Branson.Branson was educated at Scaitcliffe School.Branson has DYSLEXIA and had poor academic performance as a student, but discovered his ability to connect with others.

Personal Front

Branson was originally married to Kristen Tomassi but is now married to his second wife, Joan Templeman.

He has two children: Holly and Sam Branson.

He owns most exquisites properties : British Virgin Island, Necker Island etc

1970’s: the brand is born

First Virgin Music Store

1980’s: early growth/survival

Richard Branson Arrested

Richard Branson was arrested for the second time at the age of twenty-one.Because of doing Illegal Music Business.He had to spend one night in prison. Released : Agreement with the tax authorities : 15,000 pounds immediate payment & 45,000 pounds to be paid in the next 3 years.

1990’s: entrepreneurial start ups

Virgin brand so far: Transport & Travel

VIRGIN ATLANTIC !!!

Virgin brand so far: Leisure & Entertainment

Virgin Megastore !!!!!!!

Virgin brand so far: Retail

Virgin brand so far: Communications. Money.

Virgin Mobile India Entry….

Virgin brand so far: Health. Renewables. Charity.

Business Philosophy

“Fun is at the core of how I like to do business.”

“Fun is the secret of Virgin's success.”

“Business is not a recipe which could be imitated.”

200 companies worldwide, employing 48 500people, an annual Virgin Group turnover of £10.8bn/US$20.4bn

….one of the most exciting brands in the world

Some stuff you probably didn’t know about Virgin…

VFest Music FestivalsMaryland: 72000 smiley faces, 2500 bodies tattooed, 40000 crabcakes eaten

Virgin Active South Africa2,889,256 customers in January 2008, producing 30282 litres of sweat per day

Virgin MediaTheir cables laid end to end would reach moon or around world 30 times

Virgin CosmeticsTop seller sold in one year enough lipsticks to circle the earth end to end!

Virgin Atlantic Since their inception in 1984, they have served over 110,000,000 meals onboard

Virgin Trains1st European rail operator to use bio- diesel, reducing C02 emissions by 14%

Virgin Money UKDeveloping a credit card that once expired can be planted to grow a tree!

Virgin ColaPamela Anderson was the model for the curvaceous shape of their bottles!

So, to sum up…

What do we learn from :Sir Richard Branson

Make your work FUN !!!

Be Different

Innovation is the key to success.

Take the leap of faith

Keep on checking

Stay true to your values

Thanks for listening!

Any questions?