From fireworks to jousting, these 13 tech executives have some weird and awesome hobbies

Getty ImagesRichard Branson is a social media whizNothing like some trans-Atlantic hot air ballooning to get your mind off a stressful workweek, right?

Okay, so maybe soaring over the ocean is not everyone's idea of a good way to unwind, but these technology founders and CEOs prove that with extraordinary jobs come extraordinary hobbies.

Whether completely random or just downright awesome, the extracurricular activities of these tech people just make them even more interesting than we would have thought.