British entrepreneur who founded the Virgin business group. His early venture was a student magazine, followed by a mail-order record business and record shops.

Founder profile

Known for: Virgin Group

Business founding milestone: 1970

Overview

Richard Branson is included in this BIGSHOR Wiki collection as a notable business founder associated with Virgin Group. The collection is an editorial selection, not a ranking of wealth, influence or business performance.

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