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How to ask someone to be your mentor
Startmate Collective

How to ask someone to be your mentor

By

Phoebe Pincus

July 4, 2025

Finding the right mentor is like unlocking a career cheat code—someone who’s not only going to call you out when you need it but also guide you to level up in ways you didn’t know were possible. The trickiest part? Getting that relationship off the ground. In this article our COO Phoebe shares some tips and tricks.
Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Zoe Keck, Corporate Accountant at Canva
Startmate Collective

Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Zoe Keck, Corporate Accountant at Canva

By

Bell Allen

July 4, 2025

In this spotlight series we are introducing the courageous, clever and powerful women in our Startmate Collective community. Let us introduce Zoe Keck! Zoe is a Corportate Accountant at Canva!
Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Rachel McDonnell, Product Manager at Pay.com.au
Startmate Collective

Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Rachel McDonnell, Product Manager at Pay.com.au

By

Bell Allen

July 4, 2025

In this spotlight series we are introducing the courageous, clever and powerful women in our Startmate Collective community. So let us introduce Rachel! Rachel is the Product Manager at pay.com.au.
What are peer advisory groups???
Startmate Collective

What are peer advisory groups???

By

Holly Brooks

July 4, 2025

Included in memberships are "peer advisory groups" that meet once a month and form an incredibly valuable and popular part of the membership experience.
Spotlight on women in leadership: Cathleen Santoso, Head of Growth & Ops @ Athletic Ventures
Startmate Collective

Spotlight on women in leadership: Cathleen Santoso, Head of Growth & Ops @ Athletic Ventures

By

Phoebe Pincus

July 4, 2025

In our Spotlight series, we’re introducing you to our first ever cohort of Ladymates Leaders.
How to get your company to invest in your L&D
Startmate Collective

How to get your company to invest in your L&D

By

Holly Brooks

July 4, 2025

Here are some hot tips for persuading your employer to invest in your education – even if there’s no set L&D budget or tuition reimbursement policy.
5 Reasons Why Women Are Joining Startmate Collective - Leaders
Startmate Collective

5 Reasons Why Women Are Joining Startmate Collective - Leaders

By

Bell Allen

July 4, 2025

Every day, women across the ANZ startup and tech ecosystem are driving change, leading teams, and breaking new ground. But being at the top can often be isolating, and sometimes, finding the right guidance and support feels impossible. Here are (just) 5 reasons why women leaders are choosing to join the community!
7 of the most impressive no-code startups and operators in the Startmate community
Community

7 of the most impressive no-code startups and operators in the Startmate community

By

Holly Brooks

July 4, 2025

Here are 7 of the most impressive Startmate companies and operators using no-code.
Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Mona Chiha, founder of JurisTechne
Startmate Collective

Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Mona Chiha, founder of JurisTechne

By

Bell Allen

July 4, 2025

In this spotlight series we are introducing the courageous, clever and powerful women in our Startmate Collective community. Let us introduce Mona Chiha! Mona is the founder of JurisTechne!
Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Jessica Golder, Marketing Manager at Vivi
Startmate Collective

Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Jessica Golder, Marketing Manager at Vivi

By

Bell Allen

July 4, 2025

In this spotlight series we are introducing the courageous, clever and powerful women in our Startmate Collective community. So, let us introduce Jessica Golder! Jessica is the Marketing Manager at Vivi!
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