NEWSLETTER SPONSORSHIPS
Partner with Batko OS
Reach 12,000+ startup founders through newsletter sponsorships. Every sponsor gets native placement across Substack and LinkedIn - written in my voice, not a banner ad. The audience trusts recommendations because I'm selective about who I partner with.
DUAL-CHANNEL DISTRIBUTION
Every sponsor gets exposure across two high-value channels
4,000+
Substack subscribers
8,000+
LinkedIn newsletter
35,000+
LinkedIn followers
47,000+
Total reach
A network of decision-makers
This isn't a generic tech audience. Top companies represented include Canva, Atlassian, Google, Blackbird, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more.
~55%
Founders & CEOs
~20%
Directors & VPs
~15%
C-Suite executives
~10%
Investors & Board Members
CAMPAIGN OPTIONS
Three ways to partner
Sponsored Placement
$1,500
- 1x native ad placement in Substack newsletter (4,000+ subscribers)
- 1x mention in LinkedIn newsletter (8,000+ subscribers)
- Written in Michael's voice for maximum trust
- Link tracking and click report included
47,000+
total exposure
Most Popular
Sponsored Placement + Content
$4,000
- 4x ad placements across Substack + LinkedIn (25% volume discount)
- Dual-channel distribution on every piece
188,000+
total exposure
Full Partnership
$7,500
- Everything in Placement + Content
- 1x dedicated content piece (company story or founder interview)
235,000+
total exposure
SOCIAL PROOF
Results that speak for themselves
Returning sponsor: Vanta
Vanta has maintained a continuous sponsorship across 9+ posts throughout 2024-2025. A returning partner is the strongest proof that the partnership delivers real results.
8.3x reach multiplier
The original '1:1s done better' post reached 5,000 views from just 604 subscribers - content consistently punches above its weight through dual-channel distribution.
78 published long-form pieces
5+ years of consistent, high-quality content. Interview series featuring CEOs of Culture Amp, Slack, Brighte, Mr Yum, Forage, and Glow Capital Partners.
Trust-first approach
Sponsors aren't banner ads - they're woven into content in my authentic voice. I'm selective about who I partner with, and the audience knows it.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple process, real results
01
Intro Call
We chat about your goals, audience, and what success looks like.
02
Campaign Design
We agree on the package and we draft the content together.
03
Publish & Distribute
Content goes live across Substack and LinkedIn.
UPCOMING EDITIONS
Newsletter schedule
Each edition has two sponsor slots. Locked slots are confirmed partners. Grab an open slot before it's gone.
April 2026
My journey after leaving Startmate - where I am now
Date TBD
Social Exit - how founders sell without a broker
Date TBD
How to raise a VC fund (and why you probably shouldn't)
Date TBD
North Star metrics - the full methodology for founders
Date TBD
PitchMaster - pitch deck advice is simpler than you think
Date TBD
Funding pathways - alternatives to VC in Australia
Date TBD
US market expansion - what founders need to know
Date TBD
Batko.ai - every tool I've launched and why
Date TBD
How I learned to build with AI - mistakes, wins, and getting started
Date TBD
The AI tools every founder should be using in 2026
Date TBD
AI Audits - finding low-hanging fruit in the matrix
Date TBD
Social Exit success stories - real businesses, real outcomes
Date TBD
My hiring playbook - everything I've learned about building teams
Date TBD
What I got wrong at Startmate - 8 years and 140+ investments
COMMUNITY PICKS
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