Hourglass AI
Hourglass AI builds AI automation for Australian businesses, helping companies move past the AI hype and put it to work across their operations. The company is led by CEO Michael Batko, former CEO of Startmate.
- Sector
- AI implementation for SMEs
- Business model
- B2B services (AI implementation)
- Founded
- 2026
- Founders
- Michael Batko, Finlay Ekins
- Headquarters
- Australia
- Markets
- Australia
- Customers
- Schweigen, Cadence Property Group, The Skincare Company
Sources: startupdaily.net, thehourglass.ai
1person interviewed
5episodes across 5 shows
The team on Day One
Hear from the team
▶ 30 June 2026 · Building Tech Teams Why Your First Hire Isn't an Engineer Anymore — Michael Batko, ex-Startmate CEO Michael Batko
▶ 15 April 2024 · First Cheque Startmate CEO Michael Batko discusses community-building and portfolio construction in early-stage investing. Michael Batko
▶ 19 December 2022 · Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 3 Michael Batko
▶ 10 February 2022 · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series Michael Batko discusses the four prevalent business models of accelerators Michael Batko
▶ 24 November 2019 · Welcome to Day One Startmate – Featuring Michael Batko Michael Batko
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