“There’s too much blind faith”: Is it time to stop idolising entrepreneurs like Elon Musk?
Startup founders like Tesla chief Elon Musk are often held up as stars of the tech scene, but is this who you want to look up to?
How Malwarebytes founder Marcin Kleczynski turned an infected family computer into a multimillion-dollar cyber security company
Malwarebytes co-founder Marcin Kleczynski was inspired to found the multimillion-dollar cyber security company after fixing his family's computer.
Why one of Canva’s “ambitious” goals is to be a trillion-dollar company
Australian startup success story Canva is already worth $1 billion, but co-founder Cliff Obrecht says the team has an even bigger goal in sight.
“We definitely dodged a bullet”: Why these businesses that didn’t get Shark Tank deals think they’re better off
We hear about the businesses that score deals on Shark Tank, but what about the ones that walked away empty handed? Some believe they're better off.
An “uphill battle”: Scale Investors’ Ariane Barker on societal expectations and female entrepreneurship
Ariane Barker believes well-educated women are still struck by a pressure to find a balance between being the primary carer and having a career they want.
“I knew we were in the experience business”: How Mark Cuban made his mark on the NBA
Mark Cuban may sometimes ruffle feathers, his think-outside the box attitude to business has had a lasting impact on American sport.
Ahead of her time: E-commerce pioneer Julie Wainwright’s story of resilience and success
It’s almost two decades since the dotcom crash and Julie Wainwright has emerged once more, in her 50s, stronger and smarter than ever before.
“It’s smoke and mirrors”: Why Michelle Bridges doesn’t want it all
Michelle Bridges flew to prominence during the early-2000s after a long-running stint on The Biggest Loser and is now a household name.
“Open secret”: Meet the small businesses emboldened by the “fake” honey scandal
Allegations that big producers are selling "fake" honey has shaken the Australian industry, but some small businesses stand to win.
“I found my voice early on in life”: Startup Muster co-founder Monica Wulff on growing up with a stay-at-home dad
While we loved having Dad around all the time, we did have to defend the decision to have him as a stay-at-home dad. It was the 90s and it wasn't common.
“It takes an army”: Co-founder of pocket money app Spriggy Alex Badran on growth, getting some perspective, and securing backing from Mike Cannon-Brookes
Spriggy has seen a 380% increase in its user base, quadrupled its headcount, and secured funding from Mike Cannon-Brookes — all in the past 12 months.
A simple recipe for success: How Will Sked’s leather goods brand Status Anxiety carved out its own niche
Like many entrepreneurs, Will Sked developed the idea for his leather accessories brand Status Anxiety after spotting a gap in the market.