Ben Simai

Investment Manager

previously Investment Manager

What is your role at Startmate?

Help budding angels to back and believe in the next generation of great founders.

Favourite Quote?

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast" - Peter Drucker

Favourite Book?

Nothing brings back fond memories like Harry Potter does!

What’s the first job you’ve ever had, and what did you learn from it?

Pino's Fine Produce at Prahran market - after listening to the sound of a gentle knock I can pick out the perfect watermelon for you

What would be your alternative career?

Always loved education

Startmate Team
Michael Batko
CEO
Phoebe Pincus
COO
Brady Flockart
Head of Investments
Kel Spoerk
Head of Projects and Community
Maisy Bennett
Head of Platform
Jason Fang
Head of Finance & Fund Operations
Matthew Kolomyjec
Fund Ops Manager
Akshat Pande
Finance Manager
Holly Brooks
Senior Marketing Manager
Emma Grife
Chief of Staff - Founders
Kaya Moore
Program and Community Manager
Kate Herbert
Investments Associate
Nora Schertwitis
Growth Marketing Associate
Louisa Lin
Founders Associate
Bell Allen
Junior Content Creator
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