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Meet our Summer23 cohort
Accelerator
Meet our Summer23 cohort

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Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

The problems these 21 founders are solving are systemic, far-reaching and incredibly pressing.
Rewriting the Future of Fashion: Circular Sourcing’s Answer to Textile Waste
Accelerator
Rewriting the Future of Fashion: Circular Sourcing’s Answer to Textile Waste

By

Phoebe Pincus

August 28, 2025

Each year, millions of meters of fabric sit idle in warehouses. Some of it gets sold off, some stays put, gathering dust.
Startmate's Summer22 Accelerator cohort is one to watch
Accelerator
Startmate's Summer22 Accelerator cohort is one to watch

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Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

From art licensing and plastic waste transformation to chemical procurement and social fitness for Gen Z, Startmate’s Summer22 Accelerator cohort is one of our most impressive yet.
Meet Climate Tech Fellow: Shu Das
Community
Meet Climate Tech Fellow: Shu Das

By

Holly Brooks

August 28, 2025

Hear from Shu Das, an experienced Chartered Accountant and recent Climate Tech Fellowship graduate.
How to find success with the right intern, according to Normal’s Lucy Wark
Student Founder Bootcamp
How to find success with the right intern, according to Normal’s Lucy Wark

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Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

Time-poor founders and operators are often hesitant to take on interns. But the right intern can “be a dream”, says Normal Founder Lucy Wark.
Meet Climate Tech Fellow: Madeleine Maslin
Community
Meet Climate Tech Fellow: Madeleine Maslin

By

Holly Brooks

August 28, 2025

Madeleine is a lawyer, writer, tech policy researcher, former federal election campaign manager, and Chief Problem Solver at circular economy powerhouse, Alchemy Global Solutions.
How Stephanie Hall confronted imposter syndrome and seized her dream opportunity in sextech
Women
Career
How Stephanie Hall confronted imposter syndrome and seized her dream opportunity in sextech

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Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

Stephanie Hall has long been a thrill-seeking, socially conscious generalist. The first part of her career was suing dolphin hunters, then calling for climate action and finally in sextech.
Meet Climate Tech Fellow: Heidi Dumesich
Community
Meet Climate Tech Fellow: Heidi Dumesich

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Holly Brooks

August 28, 2025

Heidi Dumesich is a dedicated and skilled professional in the field of sustainability. Heidi is currently the Sustainability Manager at Ventia.
Startmate team tripling and expanding internationally in 2021!
Startmate
Startmate team tripling and expanding internationally in 2021!

By

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Here is a snapshot of what we will be up to in 2021.
Meet Climate Tech Fellow: John Keith
Community
Meet Climate Tech Fellow: John Keith

By

Holly Brooks

August 28, 2025

Hear from John Keith, a banker and early stage growth investor that recently graduated from the Climate Tech Fellowship.
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