Atlassian defies ‘SaaSpocalypse’ fears, jumps 35% after strong earnings

Mike Cannon-Brookes handed down what could be a landmark earnings report for Atlassian, with the company swinging from a US$24 million loss a year ago to US$139 million of profit. Key Takeaways Key background It has been a tough year for Atlassian investors – before these earnings, its stock was down 40 per cent over […]

Best Under A Billion 2026

Best Under A Billion 2026: Australia

Nine Australian companies have featured in Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2026, an annual list recognising outstanding small and mid-sized public companies across the Asia-Pacific region. Now in its 25th year, Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion recognises companies with a track record of long-term sustainable performance across a variety of metrics. Selected from a pool of more […]

The death of the credentialed class

I vividly remember crying when I got a 98 on a test in the fifth grade. And no, it wasn’t a proud cry. It was a disturbingly full-body heave over my missing two points. That should tell you everything you need to know about my relationship with academics and success.

The most underrated leadership skill—emotional regulation

Have you ever seen a leader receive one difficult email and let the frustration spread across the entire team? Within minutes, one emotional reaction shapes their leadership, and people act as though everything is going better than it is. Leadership emotions rarely remain personal. They are expressed through conversations and decisions with remarkable efficiency. Emotional regulation […]

Indigenous edtech platform championed at TechDiversity 2026 Awards

A free app to help Australians quit smoking and “flight simulator for healthcare” were among other award winners at the 2026 TechDiversity Awards in Sydney. An AI-powered edtech platform that helps corporations build inclusive workplaces for First Nations cultures has been awarded the TechDiversity Champion title, the highest honour bestowed at the annual Tech Diversity […]