Judith Neilson’s art space and journalism institute create controversy, but are places that inspire and support ideas that can change the world. Why’s that guy wearing a gun?” asks the Forbes Australia videographer as we pull up outside the sculptured concrete home of Judith Neilson on a formerly mean inner-city street. Actually, it’s a walkie-talkie, […]
Australian creators are building empires from their social media clout, and charting the future of advertising, media and business. Key Takeaways Around 200 million social media users are classified as “creators” Creatornomics: How the creator economy has caught the attention of investors Rowi Singh Famous for out-of-this-world make-up tutorials, Rowi Singh has more than half […]
The creator economy has caught the attention of investors across the globe. As creators continue to harness their growing online influence, these new entrepreneurs are changing the media and advertising landscape as we know it. Key Takeaways When Matt Ford and Jack Steele told their fellow tradies on the construction sites they worked on around […]
From a school science camp to a $1.5 billion merger. This is the story of Alex Harper and Angus Goldman, the co-founders of Australian digital assets exchange Swyftx. Key Takeaways Alex Harper and Angus Goldman co-founded crypto exchange Swyftx in 2018 after meeting at a school camp By 2021, trade volumes on Swyftx reached up […]
Majority Indigenous-owned company SX5 is helping to heal the land damaged by some of Australia’s biggest mining companies. The SX5 Group might be all about autonomous vehicles and value statements and other such modern concepts now, but the company’s name goes back to a time before fences, mines and safety boots. Kenzie Smith’s father, Jack, […]
The ability to sit comfortably with the unknown might well be the deciding factor when it comes to success. Fifty years ago, Stanford University psychology professor Walter Mischel had a hunch. Would a child who waited longer for a bigger prize be ultimately more successful in life than a child who wanted a smaller one […]
Meet Robbie and James Ferguson, two of Australia’s rangers of the wild, wild, Web 3.0, and some experts who are contemplating whether it’ll be a game-changer – or not. Billion dollar brothers Robbie and James Ferguson will share their full story live at the Forbes Australia Business Summit. You can secure your ticket here. Key […]
Australian plumber Clem Morfuni bought one of the oldest clubs in the UK. What happened next shows success isn’t always measured in dollars – or trophies. Sydney plumber Clem Morfuni took full ownership of English fourth-tier football club Swindon Town 16 days before the 2021-22 season kicked off. He paid 212,500 pounds sterling after a […]