The Roberts boys found a way to smooth out their crypto risk and clear their environmental consciences. IREN founder Daniel Roberts became curious about cryptocurrencies in 2013 when he saw the rise of a new thing called Bitcoin. He and his younger brother Will jumped in and bought when it hit US$1000 a coin, only […]
The country’s largest trucking companies are on a journey to become net zero-emissions logistics operations by 2050. We sit down with Linfox executive chairman Peter Fox to talk about the barriers he faces in greening the Linfox fleet and the interstate infrastructure he is calling on Prime Minister Albanese to build. This article was featured […]
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 […]
Forbes Australia has identified four people who are making waves in Australia’s startup scene at the moment. ‘Quick Takes’ featured in Issue 9 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. DIRAQ University of New South Wales (UNSW) Scientia Professor Andrew Dzurak spent a decade working on quantum computing – patenting his intellectual property and […]
Steph Claire Smith is one of a growing number of influencers who leverage their large followings to build brands with strong communities. She tells Forbes Australia how she bootstrapped her fitness app Kic, and continues to grow revenue year-on-year. Steph Claire Smith will speak live at the Forbes Australia Women’s Summit on 26 March. Tap here […]
Computershare founder and Forbes Australia Rich Lister Chris Morris oversees a portfolio of ultra-luxurious resorts and experiences in Queensland. The 76-year-old billionaire opened Pelorus Private Island this year, giving visitors the kind of luxury experience they might find on a Mediterranean superyacht. This story featured in Issue 9 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your […]
What is precision fermentation, and how did 200-odd dairy farmers come to own a start-up aiming to cut the cow out of dairy. Jan Pacas, serial founder and vegetarian, was struggling to find anything he could eat while travelling in the US in 2019. On the flight home, he started researching the problem and read […]
Georgia Vidler and Kate Lambridis have a lot in common, from similar career paths to family medical histories. Two years ago, the pair knocked heads to re-invent how the healthcare industry navigates chronic health conditions. Their start-up HUMAN raised Australia’s largest seed round for an all-female founder team, $10.15 million, in 2022. Georgia Vidler and […]
Sweat app co-founders Kayla Itsines and Tobi Pearce made headlines in late 2023 when the pair bought back their fitness empire from US exercise equipment giant iFIT. Now, with Pearce as a passive investor, Itsines and Sweat CEO Adam Koch reveal what’s in store for the multimillion-dollar fitness empire. This story featured in Issue 9 […]
Forbes Australia has picked out three entrepreneurs who have been making waves in the startup scene as of late – and they’re ones to watch. ‘Quick Takes: Three founders we have our eye on right now’ first appeared in Forbes Australia Issue 9. Forbes Australia Issue 9 is out now. Tap here to secure your copy. […]