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For Grant Petty, becoming a Rich Lister is more about the vindication than the money.

Mr Petty, 52, is the co-founder of Blackmagic Design, a Melbourne-based manufacturer of equipment and software for filmmakers. Its products have been used on 20 out of the 30 highest-grossing Hollywood films of all time, and are increasingly popular with YouTubers and social media influencers.

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Michael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au
Julie-anne Sprague co-edits our Rich Lists and covers entrepreneurs, wealth creation and investments. A senior journalist in our newsroom, Julie-anne has covered politics, property, agribusiness, retail and stockmarkets in both the UK and Australia. Connect with Julie-anne on Twitter. Email Julie-anne at jsprague@afr.com

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