The five most powerful Australian tech leaders in 2024
AFR Magazine’s hotly anticipated Power issue, out on September 27, includes lists of the key players across six industry sectors. Here are the year’s leaders in tech.
For all the talk of Australia’s tech start-up stars in the past decade, the financial health of the sector still rests on a worryingly small group of people and companies.
More money is being raised, but it is being focused on fewer bets. And the superannuation sector is making many of the decisions. Over the past few years, it has become by far the biggest backer of venture capital in Australia.
Paul SmithTechnology editorPaul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Connect with Paul on Twitter. Email Paul at psmith@afr.com
