At 25, Robbie Ferguson is the youngest person to make the list since it began in 1983. He and his brother James have a combined wealth of $1billion thanks to the success of their crypto business Immutable. 

Background reading:
The Rich Lister tipping a crypto rebound Australia’s youngest Rich Lister used to frustrate his parents by devoting a lot of time to video games. Now he co-owns a company worth $3.5 billion.
Rich list tips: don’t study law (unless you really want to) Budding founders should hire slowly, don’t study law, don’t get caught in the hype, and read.

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At 25, Robbie Ferguson is the youngest person to make the list since it began in 1983. He and his brother James have a combined wealth of $1billion thanks to the success of their crypto business Immutable. 
Background reading:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.afr.com/wealth/people/the-rich-lister-doubling-down-on-crypto-20220809-p5b8k1">The Rich Lister tipping a crypto rebound</a> Australia’s youngest Rich Lister used to frustrate his parents by devoting a lot of time to video games. Now he co-owns a company worth $3.5 billion.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.afr.com/wealth/people/rich-list-tips-don-t-study-law-unless-you-really-want-to-20220811-p5b93k">Rich list tips: don’t study law (unless you really want to)</a> Budding founders should hire slowly, don’t study law, don’t get caught in the hype, and read.</li>
</ul>
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How Robbie Ferguson became the youngest Rich Lister

When Emma Watkins hung up the iconic yellow skivvy in late 2021, she walked away from one of the most sought-after gigs in Australian children’s entertainment. As the first female Wiggle, she was also a role model, trailblazer and commercial juggernaut. And she was barely thirty years old. 

In the first episode of season seven, host Peter Ker sits down with Watkins to find out why she traded the safety of an entertainment juggernaut to become an entrepreneur. The pair discuss Watkins’ gruelling first years in business, how sign language became her north star and the possibility of international expansion. 

This podcast was sponsored by Ripple.

Further reading:

This ex-dealmaker defied the sceptics to build cult brand Frank Green

Ben Young spent the first part of his career in waste management. It gave him the greatest idea for his second half.

When Emma Watkins hung up the iconic yellow skivvy in late 2021, she walked away from one of the most sought-after gigs in Australian children&rsquo;s entertainment. As the first female Wiggle, she was also a role model, trailblazer and commercial juggernaut. And she was barely thirty years old.&nbsp;
In the first episode of season seven, host Peter Ker sits down with Watkins to find out why she traded the safety of an entertainment juggernaut to become an entrepreneur. The pair discuss Watkins&rsquo; gruelling first years in business, how sign language became her north star and the possibility of international expansion.&nbsp;
This podcast was sponsored by<a href="https://ripple.com/"> Ripple</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/how-frank-green-became-the-world-s-most-famous-water-bottle-20260904-p60ulq?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">This ex-dealmaker defied the sceptics to build cult brand Frank Green</a>
Ben Young spent the first part of his career in waste management. It gave him the greatest idea for his second half.

From yellow Wiggle to start-up founder: what Emma Watkins did next

When Anthony Woods was growing up in Perth, he and his dad had a deal: “He [dad] would break the home computer, and I would fix it.” 

The seeds of his career would grow from this family pastime. 

The software engineer is now the co-founder of Grafana Labs, a tech company valued at $13 billion with 25 million users around the world who rely on its simple-to-use data visualisation services.

In the final episode of season six of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams finds out how this founder turned a little-known start-up into a software giant.

This podcast was sponsored by Sinch Engage.

Further reading:

This ex-dealmaker defied the sceptics to build cult brand Frank Green

Ben Young spent the first part of his career in waste management. It gave him the greatest idea for his second half.

Nicole Eckels’ multimillion-dollar idea was right under her nose

The Glasshouse Fragrances CEO has grown her company into a $100 million global powerhouse, with products stocked in more than 10 countries.

When Anthony Woods was growing up in Perth, he and his dad had a deal: &ldquo;He [dad] would break the home computer, and I would fix it.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The seeds of his career would grow from this family pastime.&nbsp;
The software engineer is now the co-founder of Grafana Labs, a tech company valued at $13 billion with 25 million users around the world who rely on its simple-to-use data visualisation services.
In the final episode of season six of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams finds out how this founder turned a little-known start-up into a software giant.
This podcast was sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://sinchengage.com/">Sinch Engage</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/how-frank-green-became-the-world-s-most-famous-water-bottle-20260904-p60ulq?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">This ex-dealmaker defied the sceptics to build cult brand Frank Green</a>
Ben Young spent the first part of his career in waste management. It gave him the greatest idea for his second half.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/fashion-and-style/how-a-former-make-up-artist-built-a-100m-home-scent-brand-20260831-p60t0m?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Nicole Eckels&rsquo; multimillion-dollar idea was right under her nose</a>
The Glasshouse Fragrances CEO has grown her company into a $100 million global powerhouse, with products stocked in more than 10 countries.

Anthony Woods was a uni dropout. Now his tech company is worth $13b

When Ben Young first pitched his idea for reusable coffee cups, his business strategy colleagues dismissed it.

“The smartest guys in the room said it was silly; I was being an idiot because why would you have a reusable cup when [you] can just put the old one in the bin, not think about it anymore, and get on with [your] day,” recalls Young.

But after seeing first hand the effects single-use plastics have on the environment while working at Cleanaway Waste Management, he knew he was on to something – and he kick-started Frank Green.

On this week’s episode of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams sits down with the founder to find out how he harnessed an environmental movement to build one of the country’s most well-known brands.

This podcast was sponsored by Sinch Engage.

Further reading:

Nicole Eckels’ multimillion-dollar idea was right under her nose

The Glasshouse Fragrances CEO has grown her company into a $100 million global powerhouse, with products stocked in more than 10 countries.

Bill Beament led a 1¢ company. Now it’s Australia’s biggest gold miner

The West Australian who transformed Northern Star took home $60 million last year. Now, the Develop Global CEO is zeroing in on critical minerals.

When Ben Young first pitched his idea for reusable coffee cups, his business strategy colleagues dismissed it. &ldquo;The smartest guys in the room said it was silly; I was being an idiot because why would you have a reusable cup when [you] can just put the old one in the bin, not think about it anymore, and get on with [your] day,&rdquo; recalls Young. But after seeing first hand the effects single-use plastics have on the environment while working at Cleanaway Waste Management, he knew he was on to something &ndash; and he kick-started Frank Green.
On this week&rsquo;s episode of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams sits down with the founder to find out how he harnessed an environmental movement to build one of the country&rsquo;s most well-known brands.
This podcast was sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://sinchengage.com/">Sinch Engage</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/fashion-and-style/how-a-former-make-up-artist-built-a-100m-home-scent-brand-20260831-p60t0m?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Nicole Eckels&rsquo; multimillion-dollar idea was right under her nose</a>
The Glasshouse Fragrances CEO has grown her company into a $100 million global powerhouse, with products stocked in more than 10 countries.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/this-miner-took-home-60m-last-year-here-s-where-he-s-targeting-next-20260824-p60qwe?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom" data-testid="headlineLink">Bill Beament led a 1&cent; company. Now it&rsquo;s Australia&rsquo;s biggest gold miner</a>
The West Australian who transformed Northern Star took home $60 million last year. Now, the Develop Global CEO is zeroing in on critical minerals.

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