Hamish McKenzie
Hamish McKenzie is a New Zealand entrepreneur and co-founder of Substack, a platform that has transformed the media landscape by allowing writers to publish and monetize their content directly. He began his career as a writer and editor, contributing to various publications before becoming a key figure in Silicon Valley. Over the years, McKenzie has worked with notable figures such as Elon Musk and has played a significant role in the tech industry, particularly in shaping how independent writers engage with audiences. Under his leadership, Substack has rapidly grown, boasting five million paying subscribers as of March 2023, and has achieved a valuation of $1.8 billion.
Born on Oct 01, 1978 (47 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 10,483 | $210,000 | 457$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 10,483 | $210,000 | 457$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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New Zealand:
Hamish McKenzie is a Substack co-founder who has spent much of his career in Silicon Valley and is focused on the future of media.
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New Zealand:
Hamish McKenzie is an investor in the music start-up Lume.
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United Kingdom:
Hamish McKenzie addressed Substack's decision to host Nazi content in one of his own posts.
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New Zealand:
Hamish McKenzie is the founder of Substack, which recently raised significant funding.
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