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What’s the Minimum Cheque Size to Be an Angel Investor?
First Believers

What’s the Minimum Cheque Size to Be an Angel Investor?

By

Bell Allen

September 4, 2025

Is angel investing only for the ultra-wealthy? Not quite. This piece explores what it really takes to get started in Australia and New Zealand and why cheque size isn’t the most important factor.
How to Start Angel Investing in ANZ
First Believers

How to Start Angel Investing in ANZ

By

Bell Allen

September 4, 2025

In this guide, we break down the first steps to angel investing in Australia and New Zealand: from understanding sophisticated investor requirements to building conviction and community.
From playground chats to app store: How Kate Barany built the Playtime Planner parents were waiting for
Startmate Collective

From playground chats to app store: How Kate Barany built the Playtime Planner parents were waiting for

By

Holly Brooks

September 4, 2025

When Kate Barany became a mum to two high-energy boys, she quickly realised parenting required more planning than a wedding and more group chats than a high school reunion.
A match made by values: How Rachel Harker is redesigning connection with Tribal
Startmate Collective

A match made by values: How Rachel Harker is redesigning connection with Tribal

By

Holly Brooks

September 4, 2025

As a clinical psychologist, Rachel Harker spent years sitting with young people 1:1, listening, supporting, and witnessing the quiet epidemic rising beneath the surface.
Meet Holly Sanders: Solving Startup Hiring with Matchbox
Launch Club

Meet Holly Sanders: Solving Startup Hiring with Matchbox

By

Bell Allen

September 4, 2025

When Holly Sanders landed a role at a fast-growing startup, she didn’t just join a high-velocity team - she found the spark for her own.
Ladymates has a new name: Startmate Collective
Startmate Collective

Ladymates has a new name: Startmate Collective

By

Holly Brooks

September 4, 2025

This membership has grown into one of the most powerful and fast-growing offerings at Startmate, a community for ambitious women across tech and startups to connect, grow, and lead.
What makes a billion-dollar founder? Bill Tai’s investor lens on talent, timing, and market design
First Believers

What makes a billion-dollar founder? Bill Tai’s investor lens on talent, timing, and market design

By

Holly Brooks

September 3, 2025

Bill Tai, early backer of Canva, Zoom, and SafetyCulture, shares how he evaluates founders and investment opportunities.
From curiosity to grit: Anna Barber on what truly sets great founders apart
First Believers

From curiosity to grit: Anna Barber on what truly sets great founders apart

By

Holly Brooks

September 3, 2025

Anna Barber, Partner at M13 and former Managing Director of Techstars LA, argues that the greatest determinant of venture outcomes comes down to people.
You can't be what you can't see: Startmate Woman Leader of the Year Award #Startmate Collective - Leaders.
Startmate Collective

You can't be what you can't see: Startmate Woman Leader of the Year Award #Startmate Collective - Leaders.

By

Holly Brooks

August 28, 2025

At Startmate, we believe in the power of visible role models. The saying “You can’t be what you can’t see” rings true, especially in leadership.‍
WTF is Product Management?
Startups 101

WTF is Product Management?

By

Holly Brooks

August 28, 2025

Ok. So we all hear the words “Product” and “Manager” thrown around. But WTF actually is Product Management and what does a Product Manager do?‍
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