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Radiopharma therapies targeting prostate cancer are driving a new gold rush in biotech—and Australia is leading the charge with technology so advanced, even the former US President might want in. “The best treatment you can get for prostate cancer in the world right now is probably in Brisbane,” says Andrew Adamovich, CEO and co-founder of […]
Element Zero, a groundbreaking green-iron startup, promised to help save the planet—until the founders’ former boss called in the dogs, and the lawyers. With billions at stake, the green gloves are off. Bart Kolodziejczyk is almost home for Christmas 2020 having spent almost six months travelling a COVID-19-ravaged world with his boss, iron-ore magnate Andrew […]
With a new US factory, a $2b self-valuation and plans to list, RØDE’s Peter Freedman is promising jobs, pay rises, and Aussie work culture for the New Mexico plant. Key Takeaways The Deal RØDE’s enigmatic Founder and Chairman, perhaps best known for buying the late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain’s guitar for $9 million, tells Forbes […]
A decade after co-founding Pledge 1%, Atlassian’s Scott Farquhar is back at the helm—rallying unicorns and founders to bake giving into business from day one. Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar is returning to lead the global philanthropic movement he helped launch a decade ago, becoming chair at Pledge 1%. Pledge 1% made the announcement today as […]
As AI models get more complex, so do the tasks carried out by humans to train them. It’s given $14 billion Scale AI a new focus on U.S.-based labor. This story was featured in Issue 16 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. In his day job, Scott O’Neil’s most recent struggle was fighting a late-January cold […]
4D Infrastructure’s global portfolio manager, CEO and emerging markets specialist, Sarah Shaw, says while the investment landscape is currently “fragmented”, she’s focusing on the longer game. Shaw spoke with Stewart Hawkins about geopolitical risks and opportunities, why not all emerging markets are created equal and why she ignores much of the short-term noise. What is […]
Kuok Meng Wei, whose grandfather was once called the world’s shrewdest businessman by Forbes, is leading his family into what the 41-year-old describes as the hottest industry in decades. This story was featured in Issue 16 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. The roots of Kuok Group, the conglomerate founded by legendary business tycoon Robert […]
After working on hits like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, Rising Sun Pictures went to the brink before going next level and leading the AI charge in visual effects. This is how they did it. Tony Clark had just finished shooting a Rolf de Heer sci-fi movie, Epsilon, in the South Australian outback […]
H2X Global aims to redefine transport with hydrogen fuel cells, offering a cleaner, more durable alternative to hydrogen combustion and fossil fuels. It’s designed for heavy loads, built to last a million kilometres, and engineered with tanks tough enough to withstand gunshots. This story was featured in Issue 16 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. […]
Raquel Bouris, the founder and creative director behind Who Is Elijah, began with $12,000 and a desire to upend the centuries-old fragrance industry. Today, her rebellious tactics put her at the helm of a $20 million business, with her fragrances on the shelves of some of the world’s top retailers. This story was featured in […]