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With BiVACOR having at last got their maglev heart into a human, we've unlocked this story on Daniel Timms from last year which, I gotta say, may well be my favourite from my time at Forbes Australia. You think you go hard? Think you're mission driven? A product person? Take a look at this. https://lnkd.in/gGJUM3Gj

"We don’t care what you think the body wants. What it wants is blood flow.” The Australian designed maglev heart, the BiVACOR – which promises to be the world’s first permanent artificial heart replacement – will be spinning in Australian chests as early as this year following the recent triumph in Texas. It’s the latest milestone in the 23-year journey of Daniel Timms, 48, from Brisbane, who began it in desperate attempt to save his plumber father’s life. 🖋 Mark Whittaker for Forbes Australia

LeBron James will be the first self-made billionaire to compete in the Summer #Olympics, but who else stands on the earnings podium in Paris? Here are the top three highest-earners across six of the most lucrative sports at the #Paris Olympics.

Just in: Fresh from a controversial $940-million deal with Australian taxpayers to attempt the world’s first useful quantum computer in Brisbane, PsiQuantum has inked a deal to build its second one in Chicago. Here's everything you need to know. 🖋 Mark Whittaker for Forbes Australia

Australian athletes to watch at the Paris 2024 Olympics. https://lnkd.in/giTuBSZv Forbes Australia #olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympics are finally upon us and with the Australian Olympic Committee booking in some 3,000 flights to the French capital, the country's top athletes are gearing up to showcase their talents on the world stage. Half of the athletes will be making their Olympic debuts, while superstar Patty Mills is set to become the first five-time Indigenous Olympian. The team also spans a wide age range, from 14-year-old skateboarder Arisa Trew to 51-year-old equestrian Shane Rose. Here’s a comprehensive look at the Australian athletes to keep your eye on over the next few weeks. 🖋 Samuel Hussey for Forbes Australia

"What might have taken many hours you can do in literally 30 seconds." Airtable’s new Cobuilder product puts AI-generated apps in every worker’s hands — and has the $11.7 billion-valued startup, led by CEO Howie Liu, back eyeing an IPO following painful job cuts.

As we navigate the performance review season, it’s crucial to acknowledge the significance of these evaluations for employee development and organisational alignment. With multiple responsibilities, projects, deadlines, meetings and daily tasks, preparing for a review can often feel daunting. Many employees struggle with starting from a blank page, reflecting on many months of activity and unsure how to articulate their impact without seeming boastful. Fortunately, there’s an emerging ally in this process: generative AI, writes Lucy Debono, Modern Work Business Group Leader at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand.

When the hype of a new industry fades, there are typically a small number of breakout companies that are left standing to drive innovation in a sector. The ‘unsexy’ reality is that the teams who win are the survivors who through the hard times, stayed together and grinded it out, rather than the common belief they were simply in the right place, at the right time. Thanks to Forbes Australia along with Anastasia Santoreneos and Michael Lane for the great article about how Honey Insurance is digitizing home insurance, alongside Angus McDonald and the team at Cover Genius and Michael Gottlieb 🎗️ at BizCover who have both done exceptional jobs at shaking up their insurance sectors to give customers a better deal. Article - https://lnkd.in/geZiVE_Y

Australia has jumped up one spot on the world's most powerful passport list for 2024 released by Henley & Partners - The Firm of Global Citizens® Despite the overall trend towards increased travel freedom, the gap between the world's most and least powerful passports has never been wider. Check out the full list below.