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Behind the scenes at Folklore
Community
Behind the scenes at Folklore

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Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

When asked to sum up the Folklore experience in five words, Folklore Chief of Staff Bree Kirkham says bold, ambitious, unconventional, good-humoured and smart.
How Bec Rozencwajg landed a job as LaunchVic's Alice Anderson Fund Investment Manager
Startmate Collective
Career
How Bec Rozencwajg landed a job as LaunchVic's Alice Anderson Fund Investment Manager

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Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

When re-entering the workforce after maternity leave, Bec Rozencwajg found herself seeking a role with a tangible, positive impact.
August 2024 Monthly Update
Startmate
August 2024 Monthly Update

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Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Dive into Startmate CEO Michael Batko's GBU update to learn what we've been up to this month.
August 2021 Monthly Update
Startmate
August 2021 Monthly Update

By

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Dive into Startmate CEO Michael Batko's GBU update to learn what we've been up to this month.
August 2023 Monthly Update
Startmate
August 2023 Monthly Update

By

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Dive into Startmate CEO Michael Batko's GBU update to learn what we've been up to this month.
April 2024 Monthly Update
Startmate
April 2024 Monthly Update

By

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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

By

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Dive into Startmate CEO Michael Batko's GBU update to learn what we've been up to this month.
April 2023 Monthly Update
Startmate
April 2023 Monthly Update

By

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

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

By

Michael Batko

August 28, 2025

Dive into Startmate CEO Michael Batko's GBU update to learn what we've been up to this month.
How angel investing gives Gopi Sara the taste of early-stage startup life he craves
First Believers
How angel investing gives Gopi Sara the taste of early-stage startup life he craves

By

Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

Gopi Sara is a self-confessed ‘aspiring startup founder without an idea’, but he says angel investing offers him the taste of early-stage startup life he craves.
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