Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

I'm pretty sure that was Richard Branson.


Yes, it was specifically about Virgin Atlantic, which at one point stretched his finances to the point where he was forced to sell Virgin Records to free up the cash to keep it afloat.


Which is sad, because he won a lawsuit the next year for the exact amount he sold that company for.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: