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
Ryan Walker
Product Manager
Brady Flockart
Head of Investments
Maisy Bennett
Head of Platform
Ewa Lobaza
Head of Partnerships
Jason Fang
Head of Finance & Fund Operations
Matthew Kolomyjec
Fund Ops Manager
Kel Spoerk
Head of Projects and Community
Akshat Pande
Finance Manager
Teala Stephens
Project & Community Manager
Emma Grife
Chief of Staff - Founders
Cameron Ensor
Project & Community Manager
Renee Bibby
Operations Associate
Niel Reitmann
Marketing Associate
Kaya Moore
Program and Community Manager
Holly Brooks
Content Marketing Lead
Mia Millman
Program and Community Manager
Sebastian Camus
Social Media & Community Outreach Intern
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