Cristabel Gekas

Women Fellowship Associate

previously Women Fellowship Associate

What is your role at Startmate?

I run the Startmate Women Fellowship, a two month program helping women find their dream job in a startup.

Favourite Quote?

"Lean into every moment expecting magic and miracles to happen" - Adam Robinson

Favourite Book?

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Totally shaped my thinking as a young adult ("begin with the end in mind!")

What’s the first job you’ve ever had, and what did you learn from it?

I was a waitress at a restaurant. This is where I learned that service and experience is EVERYTHING.

What would be your alternative career?

Well - I did just jump out of law school, so a lawyer potentially! I did want to be a marine biologist or detective as a kid..

Startmate Team
Michael Batko
CEO
Phoebe Pincus
COO
Brady Flockart
Head of Investments
Kel Spoerk
Head of Projects and Community
Maisy Bennett
Head of Platform
Jason Fang
Head of Finance & Fund Operations
Cameron Ensor
Founder Platform Manager
Renee Bibby
Senior Product Operations Associate
Matthew Kolomyjec
Fund Ops Manager
Ben Simai
Investment Manager
Akshat Pande
Finance Manager
Holly Brooks
Senior Marketing Manager
Emma Grife
Chief of Staff - Founders
Niel Reitmann
Product and Growth Associate
Kaya Moore
Program and Community Manager
Mia Millman
Program and Community Manager
Kate Herbert
Investments Associate
Nora Maja Schertwitis
Growth Marketing Associate
Louisa Lin
Founders Associate
Bell Allen
Junior Content Creator

Articles by

Cristabel Gekas

How to make the most of the Women Fellowship

By
Cristabel GekasCristabel Gekas
So many people, so many opportunities. Where to begin?
April 9, 2021