Richard Branson
Branson dropped out of school at the age of 16 to start his own business and later went on to found the Virgin Group, a conglomerate of more than 400 companies.
Sir Richard Branson is a British entrepreneur and business magnate who is best known as the founder of the Virgin Group, a conglomerate of more than 400 companies. Born in 1950, Branson dropped out of school at the age of 16 and started his first business, a magazine called Student, which he ran from the basement of a church.
Over the years, Branson has built the Virgin Group into a global brand, with ventures in sectors such as music, aviation, and hospitality. One of his most successful ventures is Virgin Atlantic, an airline that he founded in 1984. He has also invested in and supported numerous charitable causes through the Virgin Group, including efforts to combat climate change and promote social justice.