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Hyperloop: A vision for the future of transportation

The Hyperloop, first conceptualized by Elon Musk in 2013, has captured the imagination of the world with its promise of ultra-high-speed travel through low-pressure tubes....

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Virgin Orbit's share price hit a new record low in the wake of mass layoffs Richard Branson’s rocket company is running out of fuel.Read more... https://qz.com/virgin-orbit-layoffs-share-price-record-low-1850286832

[quien-es]

Perfil de Richard Branson: Empresario, inversor y filántropo

Richard Branson es un empresario, inversor y filántropo británico considerado uno de los hombres de negocios con más éxito del mundo. Es el fundador del Virgin Group, un conglomerado de más de 400 empresas que operan en diversos sectores, como la aviación, la hostelería, la sanidad, las telecomunicaciones y las finanzas.

Historia y carrera empresarial 

Branson nació en Londres en 1950 y creció en una familia de clase media. De niño tuvo problemas de dislexia y abandonó los estudios a los 16 años. Sin embargo, tenía un gran interés por el espíritu empresarial y puso en marcha su primer negocio, una revista llamada “Student”, a los 16 años.

En 1970, Branson puso en marcha un negocio de venta de discos por correo, al que llamó Virgin. Más tarde abrió una tienda de discos en Londres y amplió su negocio fichando a nuevos artistas y lanzando su propio sello discográfico. Su empresa no tardó en ganar reputación por sus innovadoras estrategias de marketing y marca, y pronto se convirtió en uno de los mayores minoristas de música del Reino Unido.

Los logros e hitos

El éxito de Branson en la industria musical le permitió ampliar su negocio a otros sectores, como la aviación, la sanidad y las telecomunicaciones. En 1984, lanzó Virgin Atlantic Airways, una aerolínea de larga distancia que desafiaba el dominio de British Airways. La aerolínea se ganó rápidamente una gran reputación por su servicio de alta calidad, su innovador diseño de cabina y su personalidad de marca única.

A lo largo de los años, Branson ha lanzado otras empresas de éxito bajo la marca Virgin, como Virgin Mobile, Virgin Galactic y Virgin Money. También ha participado en varias iniciativas filantrópicas, como el Virgin Earth Challenge, que ofrece un premio de 25 millones de dólares a quien encuentre la forma de eliminar el dióxido de carbono de la atmósfera.

Branson es conocido por su personalidad carismática y su espíritu aventurero. Ha batido varios récords mundiales, entre ellos la travesía transatlántica más rápida en lancha motora y el primer vuelo en globo aerostático a través del Océano Atlántico. También ha protagonizado varias proezas, como saltar desde el tejado de un casino de Las Vegas o disfrazarse de azafata para promocionar el lanzamiento de una nueva aerolínea.

A pesar de su éxito, Branson se ha enfrentado a varios retos a lo largo de los años. En 1992, un incendio destruyó su casa en Necker Island, una isla privada que poseía en las Islas Vírgenes Británicas. En 2012, su globo aerostático se estrelló durante un intento de batir un récord, lo que le causó una fractura en la mejilla y graves cortes y contusiones. Sin embargo, siempre ha mantenido una actitud positiva y ha aprovechado estos contratiempos como oportunidades para aprender y crecer.

Estilo de liderazgo y filantropía de Branson

El estilo de liderazgo de Branson se basa en dar poder a sus empleados y animarles a asumir riesgos y pensar de forma creativa. Él cree firmemente en fomentar una cultura de innovación y emprendimiento dentro de sus compañías, y con frecuencia ha señalado a los equipos de talento con los que ha trabajado a lo largo de su carrera como una de las claves de su éxito.

En los últimos años, Branson se ha implicado cada vez más en causas medioambientales y sociales. Ha sido un firme defensor de la lucha contra el cambio climático y se ha comprometido a donar al menos la mitad de su fortuna a causas benéficas. También ha participado en varias iniciativas encaminadas a promover el espíritu empresarial social y capacitar a los jóvenes para crear un cambio positivo en sus comunidades.

En 2021, Branson saltó a los titulares al convertirse en la primera persona en volar al espacio a bordo de una nave espacial desarrollada por su empresa, Virgin Galactic. El vuelo marcó un hito importante en la industria de los vuelos espaciales comerciales, y Branson ha dicho que espera que inspire a una nueva generación de emprendedores e innovadores.

Richard Branson como empresario visionario y modelo a seguir

En conclusión, Richard Branson es un empresario visionario que ha construido un imperio mundial de empresas que abarcan múltiples sectores. Su éxito es testimonio de su creatividad, resistencia y dotes de liderazgo, así como de su voluntad de asumir riesgos y aceptar nuevos retos. Sus esfuerzos filantrópicos y su defensa de causas medioambientales y sociales le han convertido también en un modelo para los aspirantes a empresarios y emprendedores.

Originally published at https://quien-es.net/ on on February 16, 2023.

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A bad decision is always better than no decision; why? ”Far too many great ideas have fallen flat or lost momentum, because the options that were open disappeared during the decision making process. Almost all entrepreneurs will acknowledge that success in business comes from timing. So, when you get an opportunity, you've got to go for it wholeheartedly, not wait in the wings for some imaginary perfect time to materialise. There is no such thing as perfect timing or perfect decision making – only hindsight can determine whether or not you’ve made the ‘right call’. As Marie Beynon Ray said: “Indecision is fatal. It is better to make a wrong decision than build up a habit of indecision. If you’re wallowing in indecision, you certainty can’t act – and action is the basis of success.” — Richard Branson, Virgin Group #monday #mondaymotivation #motivation #motivationalquotes #richardbranson #quotes #mariebeynonray #inspiration #virgingroup #entrepreneur #procrastination #indecision #decisionmaking #karanscottmentoring #karanscott #lifecoaching #karanscottauthor #newauthor #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #success #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #opportunity #empowerment #growth #growthmindset #womeninbusiness #womeninbiz https://www.instagram.com/p/B1p9nkHpoM6/?igshid=k13at9ikuzki

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Whales are just like you and me. We all want to be free. Virgin Group is moving in the right direction.

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Il serpente che indossa Naomi Campbell nella foto con Richard Branson (Virgin Group) è una delle preziose creazioni di Marta Marzotto. Lei scattò queste foto nel 2003 al compleanno di Nelson Mandela. Tra i presenti c'era anche Robert De Niro e Marta tornò dal Sud Africa con uno "scrigno" pieno di immagini e aneddoti sulla due giorni di festeggiamenti in onore di Mandela. Me ne regalò molti più un serpente uguale a quello da lei disegnato per Naomi. Marta sempre nel cuore. #marellagiovannelli #naomicampbell @nuvolabionda_martamarzotto #nelsonmandela #birthday #richardbranson #virgingroup #robertdeniro #archiviopersonale #serpente #snake @robertdenirodaily @naomi https://www.instagram.com/p/CWiWQL9NytM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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@raimonsamso “[…]: «Todo nuevo producto o servicio que ofrece el grupo Virgin debe (1) ser de la mejor calidad, (2) proporcionar una utilidad valiosa, (3) ser innovador, (4) desafiar radicalmente las alternativas existentes y (5) proporcionar diversión».” #CódigoDinero #RaimonSamsó #prestemosatención #prestemos #atención #SirRichardBranson #RichardBranson #consejerodelegado #VirginGroup #Todonuevoproductooservicio #todonuevoproducto #nuevoproductooservicio #nuevoproducto #productooservicio #producto #servicio #ofreceelgrupoVirgin #grupoVirgin #debe #serdelamejorcalidad #lamejorcalidad #calidad #proporcionarunautilidadvaliosa #utilidadvaliosa #serinnovador #desafiarradicalmente #lasalternativasexistentes #proporcionardiversión #proporcionar #diversión “Prestemos atención a Sir Richard Branson, consejero delegado de Virgin Group, cuando dice: «Todo nuevo producto o servicio que ofrece el grupo Virgin debe (1) ser de la mejor calidad, (2) proporcionar una utilidad valiosa, (3) ser innovador, (4) desafiar radicalmente las alternativas existentes y (5) proporcionar diversión».” PG233:PR2—2104-17/10/20 https://instagram.com/stories/christianrafaelruiz/2422943235452980015?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=7mnqymhvsag2 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGgB-JpnyEe/?igshid=10m17ew5lnxw5

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Boom Supersonic takes flight with test flight, U.S. Air Force program

Boom Supersonic takes flight with test flight, U.S. Air Force program The company is exploring an Overture aircraft configuration for U.S. government executive flight and will rollout the XB-1 demonstrator in October to prove key Overture technologies. #Aircraft #BlakeScholl #BoomSupersonic #CaffeinatedCapital #EmersonCollective #GE #JapanAirlines #Overture #RollsRoyce #RyanBritton #supersonic #SVAngel #USAirForce #USDepartmentofDefense #UN #VirginGroup #YCombinatorContinuity Read the full article

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Is $200 million enough to save Virgin Orbit? Virgin Orbit (VORB) is currently negotiating with Matthew Brown, a private investor, to win a $200 million capital infusion that would give Brown control of the company, Reuters first reported today (March 22). Read more... https://qz.com/virgin-orbit-200-million-investment-1850253075

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@entrepreneur_success_stories with Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.” - Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group. #startup #motivational #motivationalquote #entrepreneur #successfulentrepreneur #youngentrepreneur #financialfreedom #startupbusiness #startuplife #buiseness #buisenessman #buisenessworld #inspiration #motivation #millionnaire #billionnaire #successvibes #pinterest #success #successroad #inspiration #model #youngentrepreneur #successvibes #virginGroup

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Richard Branson to travel to space by July aboard Virgin Galactic spaceship

Virgin Galactic is one of two companies, along with Blue Origin, on its way to sending passengers into space — though just barely, and just for a few minutes

English Billionaire Richard Branson intends to head out to space inside the following four or five months on board his very own Virgin Galactic spaceship, he told AFP.

“My desire is to go up on the 50th commemoration of the moon getting, that is what we’re taking a shot at,” the leader of the Virgin group said Thursday on the sidelines of an occasion to respect Virgin Galactic at the Air and Space Museum in Washington.

The American Apollo 11 mission arrived on the moon July 20, 1969.

Virgin Galactic is one of two organizations, alongside Blue Origin, on its approach to sending travelers into space – however marginally, and only for a couple of minutes.

The organizations need to send hundreds or thousands of individuals on these short “suborbital” flights, which means they wouldn’t inspire sufficiently high to circle the earth.

These missions would be shorter and more reasonable than SpaceX’s arranged venture to send a Japanese extremely rich person to the moon by 2023 at the most punctual.

Virgin Galactic flew 50 miles (80 km) over the earth, which the US thinks about the edge of room, without precedent for December (the worldwide accord is 100 km).

Virgin Galactic‘s spaceship, called SpaceShipTwo, is directed by two pilots.

To remove, it’s dropped by a transporter plane like a bomb, at that point begins its own motor to fly off straight into the sky, inevitably moving sufficiently high to see the ebb and flow of the earth.

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Bandla: Feel I’m taking a bit of India up there | India News

NEW DELHI: The endless void had called out to Sirisha Bandla since the time she was a child growing up in Houston, the seat of America’s manned space programme. The Andhra-born girl knew then that one day she would head out to space, "no matter what". On Sunday (July 11), her rocket-fuelled dreams will come true. Bandla (34) will be "Astronaut 004" on board Virgin Galactic’s space plane VSS Unity, flyingto the edge of space at about three and a half times the speed of sound along with Virgin founder Richard Branson (Astronaut 001) and four others in a fully crewed 90-minute sub-orbital flight. "I feel like I am taking a bit of India up there with me," she told TOI in an exclusive interaction from VG’s Spaceport America in New Mexico on Friday.

If all goes as planned, Bandla (34), a Trekkie, will be only the second India-born woman to go to space, after Nasa astronaut Kalpana Chawla who lost her life in the space shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003. The first Indian in space was the IAF’s Rakesh Sharma, who retired as a wing commander. Bandla’s flight role is "researcher experience". She is Virgin Galactic’s vice-president of government affairs and research operations. Bandla’s mother is bringing one of her favourite dishes, mutton biryani, to New Mexico before her daughter takes off to over 3 lakh feet above Earth. Her all-time favourite is the Andhra yellow dal dish pappu. When she returns, she plans to ask her mother to make it for her. "That’s my comfort food, hot rice and yellow lentils with some ghee. I, embarrassingly so, still can’t make it like her." Born in Andhra’s Chirala, Bandla’s parents left with her for the US when she was 4. "The love (for space) actually started when I lived in Houston, surrounded by Nasa. I started looking at how people became astronauts and I tried to model my career after them," Bandla said. Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma (retd) was a big influence. "…sometimes you just need to share an identity with someone to kind of reduce mental barriers… (I tell myself) that’s something I could do because someone from my background and my culture has done it as well," Bandla, an MBA who studied aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering in 2011 at Purdue University, said. "I decided I was going to space no matter what. I didn’t know when it was going to happen, but I was pretty sure I would make it there some day. I credit that to my grandparents and my parents who have always encouraged me, pushed me to keep chasing my dream," Bandla, who dreams to make "safely go where no tourist has gone before" possible, said. "I hope I go to space many times and many others go there too," the India-born astronaut said. Besides Branson and her, the others on the spaceflight will be chief astronaut Beth Moses (Astronaut 002) and lead operations engineer Colin Bennett (Astronaut 003). Branson, who turns 72 on July 18, will "evaluate customer spaceflight experience". SS Unity will be flown by pilots Dave Mackay and Michael Masucci. The mothership VSS Eve (named for Branson’s mother), from which VSS Unity will drop when it reaches 50,000 feet, will be piloted by CJ Sturckow and Kelly Latimer. Unity’s rocket engines will then ignite and carry Branson, Bandla and the four others higher than 50 miles (360,890 feet/110,000 metres) at about 4,300 kmph. At the top of the arc, they will experience weightlessness for about four minutes before Unity re-enters the atmosphere and begins to glide back to Earth. Sunday’s space mission appears to be the result of a race between two billionaires — Branson and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — to get out there first. Both own companies that are pushing frontiers to offer space voyages to tourists. The Virgin Group founder will have made his flight nine days before Bezos when he lands on Sunday. Bezos is scheduled to lift off in his space travel company Blue Origin’s New Shepard on July 20, the 52nd anniversary of the first manned moon landing. Branson describes his own spaceflight as not a race but "an incredible, wonderful coincidence that we’re going up in the same month". Asked about Bezos’ July 20 flight, and then spaceflights by Musk’s SpaceX in coming months, Bandla said: "I know this sounds fluffy but I think the more the merrier. It’s actually absolutely incredible that so many companies are providing spaceflight… It’s not a (doing it) first thing for me. We're creating this industry. It’s really going to change the way we look at not only the planet, but what we can achieve in our lifetimes." At present, the about-90-minute commercial VG spaceflight, which will hopefully start next year, costs about $250,000. Virgin Galactic hopes this will fall to about $40,000 over time. Almost 600-700 tickets have been bought by future astro-tourists, a list that reportedly includes Tom Hanks, who starred in "Apollo 13". Source link Read the full article

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