Virgin Was Under Attack. Richard Branson Fought Back And Built A £3B Empire
Welcome back to 100 CEOs, with me Steven Bartlett of Diary of a CEO, Behind The Diary & Dragon's Den. Today, I'm diving into the story of an entrepreneur who transformed the music industry with Virgin Records, and became one of the world's most recognised self-made billionaires - Richard Branson.
I've spent weeks researching his journey, from his early struggles in school and dropping out at 16 to his groundbreaking ventures in music, travel, and even space tourism with Virgin Galactic.In the next forty-five minutes, you'll discover how a man with no formal business education, but with a relentless drive and innovative spirit, created the Virgin Group and forever changed how we think about entrepreneurship and adventure.
You'll learn the ten remarkable principles that drove his success - principles you can apply in your life starting today.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking for inspiration, Richard Branson's story proves that with resilience, creativity, and a problem worth solving, anyone can rewrite the rules of success.
This is One Hundred CEOs and this, is Richard Branson.
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She Was Forced Out Of Tinder - Then Whitney Wolfe Herd Built Bumble Into a $1.6B Empire
Welcome back to 100 CEOs, with me Steven Bartlett of Diary of a CEO, Behind The Diary & Dragon's Den. Today, I'm looking at Whitney Wolfe Herd, the visionary founder and former CEO of Bumble who revolutionised online relationships by putting women first.
I've listened to countless hours of interviews, audited Whitney’s highly recommended Masterclass, and interviewed her to learn how she’s not just built wealth along the way, but successfully pushed for new legislation, changed an online industry, and demonstrated that vulnerability can coexist with groundbreaking business leadership.
This is 100 CEOs and this is Whitney Wolfe Herd.
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These Controversial Secrets Made Elon Musk Millions… The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Tesla & Space X
Welcome back to 100 CEOs, with me Steven Bartlett of Diary of a CEO, Behind The Diary & Dragon's Den. Today, I’m focusing on the controversial Elon Musk of PayPal, Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and, X—formerly known as Twitter.
I’ve watched hours of interviews, studied statements made by family and former team members, and even interviewed his biographer Walter Issacson - who shadowed Elon Musk, behind the scenes, for years.
Elon has left an undeniable mark on humanity, and In the next 45 minutes, you’re going to understand exactly how, the secret principles you can steal from him and the price he’s paid for the life he lives.
Love him or hate him, This is 100 CEO’s and This, is Elon Musk.
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What Apple’s Early Failures Taught Steve Jobs About Success! 10 Principles That Made Him Unstoppable
In today's episode I’m focusing on the one and only Steve Jobs. The visionary founder of Apple that changed the world and inspired mine.
I’ve looked at thousands of hours of interviews, comments made by his former colleagues and team members, interviews with his wife and I’ve even interviewed his biographer who was given exclusive permission to follow Steve Jobs for years before he passed away.
Steve Jobs, didn’t just change the world; he redefined the way we live, work, and connect with one another.
This is 100 CEO’s and This, is Steve Jobs.
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100 CEOs - Trailer
100 CEOs is our brand new podcast concept - written by me, Steven Bartlett, brought to life by AI.
This show is all about exploring the lives and legacies of some of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs - pioneers who’ve changed our world through their vision, risk-taking, and relentless pursuit of innovation.
Each week, we pick one figure, break down their personal story, highlight what made them extraordinary, and extract the core lessons that can help you elevate your own career, mindset, and ambitions.
100 CEOs is our brand new podcast concept - written by me, Steven Bartlett, brought to life by AI.
This show is all about exploring the lives and legacies of some of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs - pioneers who’ve changed our world through their vision, risk-taking, and relentless pursuit of innovation.
Each week, we pick one figure, break down their personal story, highlight what made them extraordinary, and extract the core lessons that can help you elevate your own career, mindset, and ambitions.
Instagram: @100CEOs_Podcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@100CEOs
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