Business

Startmate’s Michael Batko sells his side hustle, Startup Striders, thanks to a LinkedIn call out

- November 20, 2025 3 MIN READ

Currents, the Gold Coast startup community-building group backed by Torus Ventures, has acquired Michael Batko’s Startup Striders. The purchase price was undisclosed, and the deal was completed entirely in cash. Startup Striders began in 2023 as a Saturday morning run and coffee meetup in Sydney. Since then it has become a large community with more than… Read more »

Advice

Startup Running Heroes rewards people for running while providing valuable data insights to health and fitness brands

- June 10, 2015 6 MIN READ

Running has many rewards, including better brain performance, better mood, and better sleep. But if you’re not a fan of running or other vigorous physical activities, the post-workout panting and muscle soreness overshadow the health rewards. French startup Running Heroes has launched in Australia to not only reward avid runners for their dedication, but to also motivate non-runners to start hitting the pavement.