Hamish Mc Kenzie
About Hamish Mc Kenzie
Hamish McKenzie is a Co-founder and Chief Writing Officer at Substack, where he has worked since 2017. He authored the book 'Insane Mode: How Elon Musk's Tesla Sparked an Electric Revolution to End the Age of Oil' and has a background in journalism with experience at various publications and companies, including Tesla and Kik Interactive.
Work at Substack
Hamish McKenzie serves as the Co-founder and Chief Writing Officer at Substack, a position he has held since 2017. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has played a significant role in shaping the platform's vision and strategy. Substack focuses on empowering writers and creators to publish their work directly to their audience, fostering a new model for content distribution. McKenzie’s leadership at Substack emphasizes the importance of independent writing and the potential for subscription-based revenue models.
Education and Expertise
Hamish McKenzie holds a Master of Arts in Journalism from Western University, which he completed in 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Otago, graduating in 2004. In 2018, he participated in Y Combinator, a well-known startup accelerator, which further enhanced his entrepreneurial skills. His educational background supports his extensive experience in writing, journalism, and technology.
Background
Before his tenure at Substack, Hamish McKenzie held several notable positions in the media and technology sectors. He worked as a Features Editor at Time Out Hong Kong from 2008 to 2010. He also served as an Editorial Advisor at Kik Interactive, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he was the Lead Writer at Tesla for one year, where he contributed to the company's communication strategies. His diverse background includes freelance writing for various publications across multiple countries.
Authorship and Publications
Hamish McKenzie authored the book 'Insane Mode: How Elon Musk's Tesla Sparked an Electric Revolution to End the Age of Oil,' published in November 2018. The book explores the impact of Tesla and its innovations on the automotive industry and the broader implications for energy consumption. His writing reflects his expertise in technology and business, and he has contributed articles to various publications, including tech blog PandoDaily.