Hamish McKenzie
New ZealandentrepreneurMaleb. 19789.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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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.
Lunch with ... Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie on NZ business ambition, the future of media and how a kid from Alexandra made it in Silicon ValleyNew Zealand· 2026-09-11
Hamish McKenzie is an investor in the music start-up Lume.
Media Insider: All Blacks squad accidentally revealed seven hours early; Greens tax ad and co-leaders’ edited voices; Music start-up Lume’s release date, rosterNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Hamish McKenzie addressed Substack's decision to host Nazi content in one of his own posts.
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters | Substack
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07
Hamish McKenzie is the founder of Substack, which recently raised significant funding.
Kiwi Hamish McKenzie’s Substack raises $168m at $1.8b valuationNew Zealand· 2025-07-18
