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Losing My Virginity is a memoir by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, first published in 1998. It recounts his early publishing activities, the development of Virgin Records, and the expansion of the Virgin name into airlines and other businesses, while also covering his publicity ventures and personal life. Written from Branson's perspective, the book is intended for readers interested in entrepreneurship, corporate risk-taking, and the history of the Virgin Group.
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What businesses does Richard Branson describe in Losing My Virginity?
The memoir follows Branson's Student magazine venture, Virgin Records, and the expansion of Virgin into airlines and other businesses. It was first published in 1998, covering his early Virgin-building years.
How did Virgin Records enter the story of Losing My Virginity?
Branson describes building Virgin Records after his early publishing work, including the label's growth around artists such as Mike Oldfield. Virgin Records was founded in 1972, and Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells became its breakthrough release in 1973.
Does Losing My Virginity cover the launch of Virgin Atlantic?
Yes. Branson recounts the move into aviation through Virgin Atlantic, which began operating in 1984. The airline story shows how the memoir moves from music publishing into the wider Virgin business portfolio.
Is Losing My Virginity a business manual or a personal memoir?
It is Richard Branson's first-person memoir, published in 1998 under the longer subtitle How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way. It mixes business decisions with stories about risk, publicity, and the growth of the Virgin name.
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