What began as a $1.1 billion acquisition by Hyundai of Boston Dynamics has grown into a national robotics ambition. In 2021 Hyundai Motor Company paid $1.1 billion to acquire 80% of robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics, famous for videos of its dog-shaped bot named Spot and its running and jumping humanoid Atlas. The deal initially seemed […]
They’re scuffed, scraped, and sometimes duct-taped – but Golden Goose sneakers continue to command four-figure price tags and global demand. What began as a niche idea in Venice has grown into one of the most iconic (and profitable) niche sneaker concepts in modern luxury retail. This story featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap […]
Lauren Leichtman spent four decades building a super successful private equity firm with her husband. Now the couple is bringing their experience to the San Diego Wave pro soccer team. This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Lauren Leichtman wasn’t always into soccer. That changed after she […]
Dr. Sam Wenger is betting that Direct Air Capture (DAC) could hold the key to averting climate catastrophe. His Sydney-based startup, DacLabs is pioneering a technology that strips carbon dioxide from the air we breathe. This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Climate change is a daunting challenge, […]
Australia is about to experience the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in the country’s history. Minderoo Foundation CEO John Hartman explains how this may provide not only unprecedented funding for philanthropy but also a chance to focus outcomes and create a better alignment to be able to achieve them. This story is featured in Issue 18 […]
Porcine’s Nik Hill recently won the Bocuse d’Or Golden Knife, Australia, an accolade which requires competitors to cook on the spot, with one shot to get it right – no matter their reputation – and to join an exclusive club of the world’s best. With that win still fresh, the highly irreverent and cheeky Hill […]
Australia is stuck in its worst productivity growth on record. Data journalist Juliette O’Brien examines what’s holding the economy back – and what it will take to fix it. This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Australians are working harder than ever. ABS data shows that the […]
Inner-city Brisbane’s The Calile Hotel and James Street Precinct are part of the country’s most stylish escapes, with leafy laneways, black-and-white facades, and high-end retail. This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Brisbane was never top of my list when considering a luxury city break. But after […]
From coastal Queensland to global runways, Lucy Henry-Hicks has transformed her family’s boutique, DISSH, into a $150 million fashion empire. This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. “I’m an Aries,” Lucy Henry-Hicks says matter-of-factly, offering it as part-explanation for the ambition that’s followed her since childhood. She […]
Jarrod Webb turned his passion for building apps into Blinq, ushering business cards into the digital era. His startup now is used by millions worldwide and recently secured $38 million in one of the country’s biggest Series A rounds this year. ‘Fresh Faces’ is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your […]