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Michael Batko
Sydney
Australia

Michael Batko

CEO, Startmate
Sydney
Australia

Michael started his career in corporate (Finance @ American Express, consulting @ PwC/KPMG) before he worked at two of the largest Australian marketplaces MadPaws, a marketplace for pet sitters, and Expert360, a marketplace for independent consultants. After taking Expert360 through a 14m Series B he joined Startmate, Australia’s most ambitious accelerator, as Head of Operations. He is now leading the organisation as CEO.

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