Guest: Tony Nash, co-founder and then-CEO of Booktopia

Original publication date: February 21, 2021

Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Tony Nash, co-founder and CEO of Booktopia, about the huge growth of the company over the last 17 years, culminating in its public listing in 2020.

Update: Booktopia's shares are in a trading halt, with concerns over the outlook for the business following three years of losses.

Guest: Tony Nash, co-founder and then-CEO of Booktopia
Original publication date: February 21, 2021
Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Tony Nash, co-founder and CEO of Booktopia, about the huge growth of the company over the last 17 years, culminating in its public listing in 2020.
Update: Booktopia's shares are in a trading halt, with concerns over the outlook for the business following three years of losses.

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Sunday feature: Can Booktopia survive?

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The Saturday Edition | 1 August 2026

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Vic teachers prepare to strike again


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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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Corporate wrap: Fortescue, Web Travel, Origin Energy
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Vic teachers prepare to strike again
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Trump secures Hamas deal
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Friday 31 July 2026

Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad result from Meta.
A federal Labor MP is charged with two counts of assault
How AI is making air fares both more expensive and cheaper
FIFA offers Football Australia $29m to agree to sell part of the world game
Why influencers with small followings are making money from social media

 

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Friday 31 July 2026
Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve&rsquo;s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad result from Meta.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A federal Labor MP is charged with two counts of assault</li>
<li aria-level="1">How AI is making air fares both more expensive and cheaper</li>
<li aria-level="1">FIFA offers Football Australia $29m to agree to sell part of the world game</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why influencers with small followings are making money from social media</li>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a>, exploring the ten things wealthy people don&rsquo;t waste money on. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Market frenzy over inflation; Labor MP assault charges; AI means higher and lower airfares

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