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Aug 2024
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Sam Kroonenburg’s success is only possib...

The Australian Financial Review
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Sam Kroonenburg built a company from his bedroom, with him and his brother Ryan both making about $500 million. But Sam, 40, is doing what he can to avoid the trappings of wealth.

Further reading:

Aussie who sold cloud start-up for $2b jumps on AI for ads

Young Rich Lister says more founders should take cash off the table

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