Two young entrepreneurs have been endorsed by Virgin Group founder, Sir Richard Branson.
In an online post on his Google+ page, the virgin owner said that "the first step in making an idea a reality is often simply sharing it."
The idea which won Sir Branson's endorsement involved the redesign of a backpack, with its zip on the inside rather than on the outside, making it difficult for thiefs to remove items when the owner is on the move.
The brothers said they stumbled on the idea almost by chance on a journey to the United States. They said they were surprised that no one had thought about that and promptly patented it.
It is thought that the idea is viable because of the number of people who are robbed while wearing their backpacks daily to work, school or just when on the move.
The bags have a tag with the words "High Spirit" embossed on them.
The post, which was accompanied by a photo (above) of the virgin founder with the entrepreneurs holding their product has since attracted flury of reactions and comments from the public.
While some of the comments are positive, others are nonchallant. But one person asked the Virgin Boss "hey +Richard Branson do u read our comments???"
Another asked him "Richard Branson How do you handle ignorant people commenting on your posts?" Then went on to add "Like Einstein said `Certain people appear bright..only until they speak'. Blerrrgh....Grrrrr."
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