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From AC/DC to the ASX: Richard White is no ordinary tech tycoon

A 60-year-old former musician who used to repair guitars for AC/DC and The Angels, plans to keep his tech start-up company firmly planted on home soil.

Michael Smith

He has been been compared to Steve Jobs and runs his global software firm from a Google-style warehouse in Sydney's south. But Richard White is not your stereotypical start-up entrepreneur.

There are no hoodies, facial hair, or plans to list his company on the Nasdaq for a start.

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Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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