Jake Paco’s streetwear brand Geedup launched in 2010 out of Western Sydney. Today, it’s a global brand with a cult-like following, and Paco’s branding and hype marketing tactics have led the fashion label to $20 million in annual sales and net profits of $6 million. This article was featured in Issue 10 of Forbes Australia. Tap […]
The 2024 Met Gala, widely considered the world’s most anticipated fashion event, has arrived. Forbes Australia breaks down the glamorous night by the numbers. The Met Gala, which always takes place on the first Monday in May in New York City, has officially begun. From the exorbitant ticket price to the limited number of attendees, […]
Qantas says it’s working to resolve an issue impacting its app, after reports surfaced of a potential privacy breach.
Australian fintech company Airwallex is launching a program for local startups to boost their growth, with grants and perks on offer.
JSHealth co-founders Jessica Sepel and Dean Steingold are eyeing international expansion amidst an explosion in the global vitamins market. But as Sepel explains, the bigger you get, the more challenges you face. This article was featured in Issue 10 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. What would motivate someone to move from a $15-million-dollar […]
Interacting with artificial intelligence has long meant looking at words and algorithms, but its faces are changing. Meet ASX-listed Unith, which is launching digital humans designed to help businesses become more efficient. Tokyo-based Aww Inc is also paving the way for virtual influencers, and New Zealand based Soul Machines is deploying a digital workforce and […]
Budget airline Bonza Aviation, which launched in January 2023, has temporarily suspended its services.
Greg Cross and Mark Sagar launched Soul Machines in 2016 to create digital humans. After raising more than $200 million for their mission, Cross and Sagar say with all the potential of AI, it’s an exciting – but challenging – time. Just six films have grossed more than US$2 billion at the box office worldwide […]
While Australia’s land development industry is set for a 4.9% contraction this year, Andrew Welsh, ex-AFL footballer and founder of property development firm Wel.Co says the country’s growth corridors present a significant investment opportunity. This article was featured in Issue 10 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. In a previous life, property developer Andrew […]
Jenny Child joined Australian fashion label Oroton in 2021 after a stint as a partner at McKinsey & Co. She explains the transition, what success looks like in her new role as CEO – and why she’d never let her calendar ‘eat’ her. Jenny Child will be speaking at the Forbes Australia Business Summit on […]