Ring’s journey from Shark Tank fodder to market leader

Home security company Ring is staying true to its nimble start-up roots as it evolves beyond hardware into a video-first brand incorporating artificial intelligence and computer vision. When the founder of a small doorbell company rejected a modest investment offer on the business reality TV show Shark Tank back in 2013, few realised what a […]

CEO burnout to drive six major wellness trends for 2025

Against a backdrop of burnout at the top level of business leadership, Livia Wang, founder of wellness brand incubator Wellness Adventures, discusses six major wellness trends set to shape 2025. Ice baths, saunas and vitamins might be all the rage in 2024, but as we head into 2025, newer wellness trends are set to emerge. […]

How to use AI without wrecking the planet

Artificial intelligence relies on vast amounts of energy. Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure management company, is leading the development of a global framework to employ the technology.  Artificial intelligence tools, used in anything from emails to tornado warnings, are pervading every corner of the economy. Yet business leaders are cautious – one reason: Running […]

Key themes set to drive markets in 2025, from CMC Markets

From artificial intelligence to geopolitical conflicts and falling interest rates, there is a wide range of issues on the minds of investors heading into the new year, according to Kurt Mayell of CMC Markets.  Equity market investors have seen through a volatile ride this year, but 2025 could prove to be every bit as exciting, […]

Glenfiddich Grande Couronne: A toast to life’s most luxurious celebrations 

When it comes to hosting unforgettable events, the right beverage is crucial to crown the occasion. Imagine a whisky so exceptional it redefines luxury. Glenfiddich’s Grande Couronne isn’t just a whisky; it’s a statement for those in the know. Aged for 26 years and finished in rare French Cognac casks, this single malt is the […]

Got a problem? Just call Steph

Stephanie Werner is at the helm of consulting firm, Integris Group Services. Leading with a unique, values-based approach, and offering boutique services to her clients, she’s come to be a known problem-solver in the industry. So much so, that her clients simply say: Just call Steph. With a decades-long track record in governance and risk, […]

Investors look to private credit to shore up volatile portfolios

Private credit is emerging as a popular choice for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios and gain high and compelling yields without the volatility of equity and capital markets. As Australia’s population ages and a growing number of investors seek to preserve their capital and earn a sustainable return, interest has grown for private credit-managed […]

Out of the box: Nina Nguyen has ambitious plans for further growth at her innovative packaging business Pakko 

In an industry long dominated by men, Nina Nguyen has carved out her place as a game changer. As the founder of Pakko, a custom packaging manufacturer, she’s not just building a successful business, she’s helping to breathe new life into Australia’s struggling manufacturing sector, which for decades has been moving offshore in search of […]

Defamation busters: the entrepreneurs taking on the digital Wild West

In an era where online reputations can be tarnished with a single click, two Australian entrepreneurs, Ed Butcher and Ed Godfrey, provide SMEs with a simple solution to protect their digital reputation from malicious attacks through RepSpert. RepSpert’s low profile might seem either a deliberate strategy or an oversight for a company that specialises in […]

Food Recycle eyes $3 million capital raise – and international expansion

Founded by Norm Boyle in 2017, Food Recycle Ltd is an Australian start-up focused on turning commercial food waste into valuable animal feed. Seven years on, the company’s international division is planning global expansion – and seeking the capital to fuel it. Norm Boyle first clocked the food waste problem decades ago, when he was […]