Hamish McKenzie is a journalist, author, and co-founder of Substack, a platform for creating paid newsletters. He studied English Language and Literature at the University of Otago and later earned a Master of Arts in Journalism from Western University. With a career spanning multiple countries, McKenzie gained experience writing for publications across Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the UK, and the US, covering topics such as technology, business, politics, and pop culture.

McKenzie’s expertise in the technology industry led him to work for Tesla where he held the position of Lead Writer. He also worked as a Reporter for Pandodaily and as a journalist for Independent, Senior Reporter at Digital Media, and Features Editor at Timeout Hong Kong. As an Editorial Advisor at Kik Interactive, Inc., McKenzie provided guidance to the marketing and communications departments.

In November 2018, McKenzie published his first book, Insane Mode: How Elon Musk's Tesla Sparked an Electric Revolution to End the Age of Oil. McKenzie’s extensive experience in journalism and technology has earned him a reputable name in the industry. He is well-known for his contributions to various media outlets and the success of Substack.