Mike Cannon-Brookes
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Mike Cannon-Brookes Net Worth

Mike Cannon-Brookes was born in 1979 in Sydney, Australia and is the co-founder of the collaboration software firm Atlassian. He and Scott Farquhar funded the company with credit cards and have since gained customers such as NASA, Tesla and SpaceX. In 2017, Cannon-Brookes began working with Elon Musk to bring his battery technology to southern Australia.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1979
Birth Place Sydney, Australia, Australia
Age 44 YEARS OLD
Residence Centennial Park, Sydney
Education Cranbrook School
Alma mater University of New South Wales
Known for Co-founder and co-CEO, Atlassian (with Scott Farquhar)
Board member of Atlassian
Spouse(s) Annie Todd
Parent(s) Mike and Helen Cannon-Brookes

💰 Net worth: $10.2 Billion (2024)

Mike Cannon-Brookes, a prominent figure in the Australian technology industry, is projected to have a net worth of $10.2 billion by 2024. With his exceptional entrepreneurial skills and innovative mindset, Cannon-Brookes has made a significant impact in the tech landscape of Australia. As the co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, a globally recognized software company, he has been instrumental in revolutionizing collaborative tools used by businesses worldwide. Cannon-Brookes' immense wealth is a testament to his incredible achievements in the tech sector and his unwavering dedication to driving technological advancements in Australia and beyond.

2015 $1.1 Billion
2016 $2.2 Billion
2017 $2.1 Billion
2018 $4.04 Billion

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Biography/Timeline

1979

Mike Cannon-Brookes was born in November 1979, the son of a global banking executive, also named Mike, and his wife, Helen. He was educated at Cranbrook School in Sydney, and graduated from the University of New South Wales with a bachelor's degree in information systems on a UNSW Co-op Scholarship.

2004

With Scott Farquhar, Cannon-Brookes is the co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, a collaboration software company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales' School of Computer Science and Engineering. Cannon-Brookes and Farquhar were recognised as the Australian IT Professional of the Year award in 2004, and Australian 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year. Cannon-Brookes was also honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader in 2009 and is a member of The Forum of Young Global Leaders.

2007

Alongside his Business partner, Farquhar, Cannon-Brookes debuted on the 2007 BRW Young Rich list of the richest Australians aged under 40; and on the BRW Rich 200 in 2013 with an estimated net worth of A$250 million. In 2016, his net worth was estimated by Forbes on the list of Australia's 50 richest people as US$1.69 bn; by BRW Rich 200 as A$2.00 bn; and by the Sunday Times Rich List as GB£906 million.

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