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Michael Batko

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Favourite part of working at Startmate?

Backing founders early and watching them grow.

Favourite Quote?

“A good strategy is sequencing events to build strength along the way.”

Favourite book?

The courage to be disliked.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from it?

Entertainer in an all-inclusive hotel getting people to play football, volleyball and shuffleboard whilst on holidays. Biggest learning was how to stay positive any time, every day, whatever happens.

What would be your alternative career?

Professional volleyball player (aspirational).

Articles by

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Welcome to Startmate City

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

One of our 10-year goals is to build a 1-million-person technology city in Australia or New Zealand that attracts ambition, ignites innovation, boosts quality of life and fosters human connection.
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Accelerator
The Startmate FAQ — September 2016

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Startmate has been touring Australia, meeting teams to help find our next batch of great Australian startups.
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Startmate
Things are getting better

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Startmate in 2017 is getting even better.
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Startmate team tripling and expanding internationally in 2021!

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Here is a snapshot of what we will be up to in 2021.
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Startmate is hiring and levelling-up!

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Startmate has gone through some incredible growth this year, and next year will be bigger and better, which is why we're on the hunt for 4 more exceptional individuals.
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Startmate 2023 Year in Review

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

2023 was the year of experimentation. 2024 is the year of focus and depth. We’ll be doubling down on what we’re great at.
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Startmate
Startmate 2021 Wrap + 2022 Plan

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

A year in review.
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Startmate 2020 Wrap + 2021 Plan

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Here's a breakdown of what happened in 2020 and is happening in 2021.
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Startmate's 10-year masterplan

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Happy Birthday, Startmate!
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September 2024 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Dive into Startmate CEO Michael Batko's GBU update to learn what we've been up to this month.
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September 2022 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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September 2021 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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October 2023 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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October 2021 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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October 2022 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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November 2023 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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November 2021 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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November 2022 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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May 2023 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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May 2024 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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May 2021 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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March 2023 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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May 2022 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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March 2024 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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March 2022 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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March 2021 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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June 2023 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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June 2024 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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June 2021 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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July 2024 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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July 2023 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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July 2021 Monthly Update

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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January 2024 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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July 2022 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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January 2023 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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January 2021 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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January 2022 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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February 2024 Monthly Review

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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February 2023 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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February 2021 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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February 2022 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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August 2024 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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August 2021 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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August 2023 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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April 2024 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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August 2022 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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April 2023 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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April 2022 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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April 2021 Monthly Update

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August 28, 2025

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Startmate Collective
Startmate's Woman Leader of the Year 2024

Michael Batko

February 5, 2025

A huge congratulations to the winner and the 26 nominees for Startmate’s 2024 Women Leader of the Year Award.
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