Monday Motivation: Richard Browning
The Real Life Iron Man: From Losing His Father to Pioneering Human Flight
Richard Browning has been dubbed the real-life Iron Man for his jet suit invention which allows him to fly like a Marvel superhero… but he is far more than that.
Richard is an inspiring inventor, founder, engineer, ex-Royal Marines Reservist, Former BP Oil Trader, and author who is changing the paradigm in human flight.
In this interview, we talk about Richard’s childhood and how his father’s premature death impacted Richard’s life and career trajectory. We also discuss how being in The Royal Marines made him a better entrepreneur, what it takes to innovate, the difference between innovation and gambling, why all experimentation should be recoverable from, and how to build a sustainable business around your invention.
Richard rarely gives interviews so it was a real honour to have such an in-depth conversation with one of the most exciting inventors of our time, and he offers so many great lessons and insights. Here’s his story:
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