From Budgie Breeder to Billionaire / From Heathrow Baggage Handler to Global Rock Legend
When we think of Sir Richard Branson today, we picture the adventurous billionaire behind the Virgin empire—an empire that spans airlines, media, telecoms, travel, space exploration, and more. But his journey didn’t begin with boardrooms or billion-dollar deals.
It started with… budgies.
At just 11 years old, Branson and his friend Nik Powell attempted their...
