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March 2022 Monthly Update
Startmate

March 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.
March 2021 Monthly Update
Startmate

March 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.
How Maddi Ingham landed her dream job as Chief of Staff at ChefPrep
Startmate Collective
Career

How Maddi Ingham landed her dream job as Chief of Staff at ChefPrep

By

Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

Thanks to some encouragement from friends, the Women Fellowship and the power of LinkedIn, Maddi Ingham has a dream role at ChefPrep.
How Lucy Jedlin secured a job as Customer Success Manager at Yellow Canary
Startmate Collective
Career

How Lucy Jedlin secured a job as Customer Success Manager at Yellow Canary

By

Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

Lucy Jedlin comes from a family of lawyers and followed in their footsteps after university. That is, until she caught the startup bug, and crafted a new professional identity for herself.
Why Lockpick Games Founder Tash Jamieson thinks video games are key to helping every student reach their full potential
Accelerator

Why Lockpick Games Founder Tash Jamieson thinks video games are key to helping every student reach their full potential

By

Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

When Tash Jamieson made it her mission to make studying fun for her stepson Drake, she had no idea she was building the first iteration of edtech startup Lockpick Games.
Launch Club to Accelerator
Launch Club

Launch Club to Accelerator

By

Holly Brooks

August 28, 2025

Since 2021, 13% (5/39) of Accelerator companies have come through Launch Club. Keep reading to learn more about the companies and what made them stand out.
"Don’t worry about your competitors": LiGR Co-Founder Luke McCoy's advice for early-stage startups
Accelerator

"Don’t worry about your competitors": LiGR Co-Founder Luke McCoy's advice for early-stage startups

By

Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

LiGR Co-Founder Luke McCoy might be playing the sportstech game, but he isn’t worried about his competitors.
Lessons from the Launch Club: to build a startup, build your community
Launch Club

Lessons from the Launch Club: to build a startup, build your community

By

Holly Brooks

August 28, 2025

Launch Club is a golden ticket into the Starmate village – a buzzing, vibrant, ever-innovative and inspiring village.
5 reasons why Launch Club will change the game for early stage & aspiring founders
Launch Club

5 reasons why Launch Club will change the game for early stage & aspiring founders

By

Maisy Bennett

August 28, 2025

Why joining Launch Club will be the best thing you do as an aspiring or early stage founder.
How Kiara Olrich landed a role as first hire and Head of Operations at Phantm
Startmate Collective
Career

How Kiara Olrich landed a role as first hire and Head of Operations at Phantm

By

Bronte McHenry

August 28, 2025

After seven years climbing the management consulting ladder very quickly, Kiara Olrich knew it was time for a change.
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