Ruslan Kogan made $300m in tech. But his favourite place to eat is his mother’s dining table

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 6, 2026

The multimillionaire tech founder bypasses fine dining to break bread at his mum’s home, reflecting on his journey from 1980s Soviet immigrant to Toorak-based retail giant.

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