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Carving 229 kilometres of Tuscan mountain roads, Ferrari’s 830-horsepower 12Cilindri Spider – quite possibly the marque’s final unassisted V12 – proves the twelve-cylinder still thrills even as Ferrari’s electric era looms. This story was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. It wasn’t supposed to end like this – crawling through the […]
Two quantum breakaways have teamed up to create what they say could be the plumbing for every major quantum system — and it’s already in demand. Key Takeaways The problem Quantum bits (or ‘qubits’) must be held at cryogenic temperatures, very close to absolute zero (–273.15 °C), to preserve their information. But they also need […]
Jared Pohl is Director and co-founder of ECP Asset Management – an active equity specialist launched in 2012 and now with more than $3 billion under management. He spoke to Stewart Hawkins about the challenges of working in a volatile market, the opportunities and dangers of AI, the nuances (and potential costs) of trading ethically […]
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 […]