Young Rich

On for young and bold
Their combined wealth may have fallen, but most of the nation's young entrepreneurs have passed the downturn test with flying colours.

The BRW Young Rich (part 1)
The Young Rich with fortunes over $34 million

The BRW Young Rich (part 2)
The Young Rich with fortunes up to $34 million

Son of a gun
Tough lessons learnt in the family business have stood property developer Ross Makris in good stead to top the Young Rich list.

Text tsar
From mobile premium services to internet TV, a young technology entrepreneur is flying high.

What I've learned: Shaun Bonett
Chief executive, Precision Group, Sydney.

An eye for retail
If the Young Rich retailers have defied the economic downturn, imagine what's in store for them as conditions pick up.

What I've learned: Paul Fridman
Founder, Fridcorp, Melbourne.

Clever by half
This home loans entrepreneur positions his franchise as a better alternative to doing business with big banks.

Spying a gap
Having sold his software development company, this web wizard is now helping others.

Dream builder
Sydney's tough property development sector has been kind to a former accountant.

Spring loaded
An open-source software developer finds an enthusiastic global market and a strong backer.

What I've learned: Bruno Schiavi
Owner, Jupi Corp, Sydney, Los Angeles.

A sure bet
An entrepreneurial bookie has followed his passion, cashing in on the hard work he has invested over the year.

The big picture
Resourcefulness coupled with a savvy handle on technology enables an online retailer to undercut rivals.

What I've learned: Costa Anastasiadis
Owner, Crust Gourmet Pizza bar, Sydney.

Too fast, too young
Wealth combined with youth and ambition can be a fatal cocktail. Where, how and why the Young Rich go wrong.
Dearly departed
Former lawyer Matthew Perrin sold his final stake in surfwear group Billabong in 2003 and had the world at his feet. Last year, he and wife Nicole were ranked ninth on the BRW Young Rich list with an estimated fortune of $150 million.



