Innovation Excellence Award 2025
Editor's Note
Innovation has always been the driving force behind progress, shaping industries and transforming the way we live and work. At ValiantCXO, we take immense pride in presenting the Innovation Excellence Award 2025, an issue dedicated to recognizing the trailblazers who are redefining the boundaries of creativity, technology, and leadership.
The leaders and companies featured in this special edition have demonstrated a remarkable ability to think beyond convention — turning visionary ideas into powerful realities that inspire growth and change. Their commitment to excellence and forward-thinking mindset serve as a testament to what true innovation can achieve in an ever-evolving business landscape.
As you explore the stories within these pages, you’ll discover not just breakthroughs, but the passion, perseverance, and purpose that drive innovation forward. We salute these extraordinary visionaries who continue to illuminate the path to a smarter, more sustainable, and inspiring future.
Henry Wilson
Chief Editor, ValiantCXO Magazine
COVER STORY
Investment Plus Accounting Group: Redefining Accounting Through Strategic Innovation
In an era where automation has reduced compliance to a commodity, Investment Plus Accounting Group has redefined the role of modern accountants—shifting the focus from record-keeping to long-term wealth strategy. Widely known as the One Percent Accountants, the firm goes beyond tax filings to help businesses and individuals protect, structure, and grow wealth in an increasingly complex global economy.
At the heart of their innovation lies the SFC Framework—Structure, Flexibility, and Control. By combining intelligent structuring, adaptive financial models, and real-time financial oversight, Investment Plus enables clients to stay ahead of regulatory change, scale confidently, and retain full control over their financial future. Their approach transforms accounting from a reactive function into a proactive growth engine.
Led by Peter Ristevski, the firm’s CEO and Founder, Investment Plus has earned recognition for delivering outcomes that place clients in the top tier of financial performance. With accolades including Best Tax Accountant in Australia 2024and features in Forbes and Brainz Magazine, the firm exemplifies what innovation truly means in professional services—not just compliance, but strategic excellence.
This commitment to foresight, innovation, and measurable impact is why Investment Plus Accounting Group stands proudly as a recipient of the Innovation Excellence Award 2025.
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Peter Ristevski
CEO
Investment Plus Accounting Group.
Investment Plus Accounting Group: Most people still imagine accountants as back-office figures — balancing books, preparing tax returns, and keeping clients out of trouble with the tax office. While that image might have worked a generation ago, today’s financial world is far more complex. Automation now takes care of compliance tasks in seconds, and globalisation means wealth often crosses multiple borders. The real challenge is no longer simply staying compliant, but staying competitive.
Dr. Cha-Mei Tang
President & CEO
Creatv MicroTech, Inc.
Creatv Bio is redefining how cancer is detected, monitored, and understood by harnessing the power of blood-based diagnostics. Guided by a clear vision to support cancer research, inform treatment planning, monitor therapeutic response, and explore prognostic factors, the company is focused on detecting and diagnosing cancer when it matters most. Its mission is both ambitious and deeply human: transforming cancer screening and diagnostics in ways that save lives and improve patient outcomes.
Aaron Ardiri
Founder and CEO
RIOT Secure
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