Where I’m putting the money: Jared Pohl

Jared Pohl is Director and co-founder of ECP Asset Management – an active equity specialist launched in 2012 and now with more than $3 billion under management. He spoke to Stewart Hawkins about the challenges of working in a volatile market, the opportunities and dangers of AI, the nuances (and potential costs) of trading ethically […]

Venstra Medical

Why this Aussie-made pump could outperform a $17 billion rival

Venstra Medical’s heart pump promising better results for smaller patients – such as women – was among a raft of heart and diabetes companies to receive $12 million in grants last week. Australian start-up Venstra Medical has developed what it claims to be the world’s smallest and most powerful percutaneous ventricular assist device [pVAD] for […]

‘I’m happy to fight anyone’: Inside the world of women’s boxing

Combat sports are seeing a rapid rise in the number of women participating professionally. Motivation to compete at this level, in what are some of the toughest sports on the planet, is both complex and nuanced. Stewart Hawkins talks to an upcoming pro-fighter and Australia’s reigning top female Olympic boxer to delve into why they […]

How pay.com.au turned loyalty into a $300 million business

As loyalty programs surge in popularity across Australia, one fintech start-up is helping businesses tap into the benefits. Pay.com.au is turning everyday expenses into airline points and premium perks – and has just banked $18 million to prepare for its expansion into the US.   ‘Fresh Faces’ was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure […]

Scenic World

The family that beat billionaires to the top of the bridge

Scenic World and the Hammon family took on some of Australia’s wealthiest and won. Here’s how they grabbed the keys to BridgeClimb — and what they did next. When Anthea Hammon declared she wanted to be a mechanical engineer, her older brother David felt an enormous weight lift. He was off the hook.  Anthea had […]

Deputy Duo

Meet the female duo leading Australia’s newest unicorn 

With CEO Silvija Martincevic and CFO Emma Seymour at the helm, Deputy became one of Australia’s newest tech unicorns in 2024. Now, the female-led company’s shift work platform powers 1.5 million workers across 375,000 workplaces worldwide – redefining the future of frontline work. This story was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your […]

Quick Takes: Three Aussie entrepreneurs to watch – Issue 17

Forbes Australia picks out three Aussie entrepreneurs who are making waves in the startup space right now. ‘Quick Takes’ featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Liveheats  When former Queensland junior champion and World Surf League surfer Chris Friend (pictured) met software engineer Fernando Freire in the Bondi surf, they bonded over […]

Meet Mexico’s first Chili-onaire

Tajín founder Horacio Fernández turned his authentic Mexican seasoning into a $1.5 billion spice giant—by selling to Americans. This story was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Surrounded by the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico, the entrance to the 20-acre manufacturing headquarters of chili spice maker Industrias Tajín features a half-mile-long driveway […]