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Venstra Medical’s heart pump promising better results for smaller patients – such as women – was among a raft of heart and diabetes companies to receive $12 million in grants last week. Australian start-up Venstra Medical has developed what it claims to be the world’s smallest and most powerful percutaneous ventricular assist device [pVAD] for […]
Combat sports are seeing a rapid rise in the number of women participating professionally. Motivation to compete at this level, in what are some of the toughest sports on the planet, is both complex and nuanced. Stewart Hawkins talks to an upcoming pro-fighter and Australia’s reigning top female Olympic boxer to delve into why they […]
Visiting India offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, cuisine, and spirituality, with diverse landscapes from Himalayan peaks to tropical beaches and bustling cities. This story was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Travel has hit record highs since rebounding from the pandemic, and the news is full of “hidden gems,” “new […]
As loyalty programs surge in popularity across Australia, one fintech start-up is helping businesses tap into the benefits. Pay.com.au is turning everyday expenses into airline points and premium perks – and has just banked $18 million to prepare for its expansion into the US. ‘Fresh Faces’ was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure […]
Scenic World and the Hammon family took on some of Australia’s wealthiest and won. Here’s how they grabbed the keys to BridgeClimb — and what they did next. When Anthea Hammon declared she wanted to be a mechanical engineer, her older brother David felt an enormous weight lift. He was off the hook. Anthea had […]
With CEO Silvija Martincevic and CFO Emma Seymour at the helm, Deputy became one of Australia’s newest tech unicorns in 2024. Now, the female-led company’s shift work platform powers 1.5 million workers across 375,000 workplaces worldwide – redefining the future of frontline work. This story was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your […]
Best known for his beard and ubiquitous vans, Jim Penman has quietly built a franchising giant, while funnelling profits into a scientific mission. When Jim Penman’s PhD thesis was rejected in 1982, his thoughts of a career as an academic historian were dashed. Instead, his mind went to the long game. He just needed to […]
Forbes Australia picks out three Aussie entrepreneurs who are making waves in the startup space right now. ‘Quick Takes’ featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Liveheats When former Queensland junior champion and World Surf League surfer Chris Friend (pictured) met software engineer Fernando Freire in the Bondi surf, they bonded over […]
Tajín founder Horacio Fernández turned his authentic Mexican seasoning into a $1.5 billion spice giant—by selling to Americans. This story was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Surrounded by the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico, the entrance to the 20-acre manufacturing headquarters of chili spice maker Industrias Tajín features a half-mile-long driveway […]
Canva’s Melanie Perkins is arguably Australia’s only self-made female US-dollar billionaire, with most wealthy women’s fortunes stemming from inheritance. But a new wave of self-made millionaires is beginning to reshape the narrative. This story was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. One-third of the brains behind Australia’s design juggernaut, Canva’s Melanie […]