Lauren Capelin, Startmate

By Dexter Cousins on 16/11/2020

Dexter Cousins chats to Lauren Capelin, Principal at Startmate about the rapidly evolving Fintech scene and discovering the next generation of startups.

Startmate brings together exceptional founders, operators and investors through their  accelerator programs. Over the past decade they have invested in 130+ startups, with a collective portfolio value of $1 billion. 

Lauren has played a significant part in Australia's Fintech community. Joining ReInventure (Westpac's CVC) in early 2015 as Head of Community, Lauren has nurtured some of Australia's most successful FinTech startups.

As a Board Director with FinTech Australia, Lauren has supported the organisation through the tough times and leaves behind a legacy with the organisation and industry in great shape.

Lauren talks about her move to Startmate and bringing through the next generation of Startups. Through their Fellowship Program, Startmate is supporting over 100 female leaders and startup founders. We chat about the strength of Australia's Fintech startup community, the next generation of founders and how the Startmate programme is now driving the next level innovation.

Apply for the latest in take at Startmate (Applications close 24/11/20)

For more information on Startmate https://www.startmate.com.au/program

To join the Fellowship Programme https://www.startmate.com.au/thefellowship

Article written by Dexter Cousins
Founder of Tier One People and host of the Fintech Chatter Podcast.

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