A Chat With Sir Richard Branson Entrepreneur.com columnist Shira Lazar talked to Sir Richard Branson just after Virgin Atlantic's inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

By Shira Lazar

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Mega-mogul Sir Richard Branson chatted live with Entrepreneur.com columnist and "What's Trending" host Shira Lazar this afternoon. The chat took place after Virgin Atlantic's inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia and included advice for entrepreneurs, such as how to use social media to build a brand. It also featured questions about trends Branson has his eye on and, of course, the latest on Virgin Galactic, the airline offering suborbital spaceflights.

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Shira Lazar is the host and executive producer of What's Trending live Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Pacific and Partners Project, interviewing your favorite YouTube stars weekly.

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