I love the freedom of movement that my phone gives me. That has definitely transformed my life.

It's worrying to think more than half the world's population lacks internet access and therefore lacks an equal opportunity to improve their lives.

My people are at the core of everything I do, and I recognize the importance of giving them the flexibility to balance work around their personal lives.

Focus on your business strengths and keep its weaknesses away from the competition or public.

When I started Virgin from a basement in west London, there was no great plan or strategy. I didn't set out to build a business empire ... For me, building a business is all about doing something to be proud of, bringing talented people together and creating something that's going to make a real difference to other people's lives.

Universities are fantastic places to gain knowledge on a subject, develop a personal network, explore your character and learn new techniques to approach problems.

Please don’t get hung up on this question of whether you need to have experience in an industry before you launch your startup.