Entrepreneur · Investor · Innovator
Craig Astill
Australian entrepreneur, investor and technology builder, and Founder & Chairman of The Sator Group. His work focuses on building enduring platforms that solve real problems, empower people and strengthen the economy.
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AI Won’t Create the Future. Curious People Will.
AI Won’t Create the Future. Curious People Will. Artificial intelligence is becoming incredibly good at answering questions. Give it a complicated topic and it can explain it. Give it information and it can analyse it. Ask it to compare different ideas and it can often do that in seconds. That’s impressive, but I think there’s […]
The Future Will Belong to People Who Can Connect Ideas
The Future Will Belong to People Who Can Connect Ideas There was a time when simply having access to information gave you an advantage. If you knew something your competitors didn’t, understood a market they hadn’t discovered or had access to expertise that was difficult to find, that knowledge could create enormous value. Artificial intelligence […]
11 Aug 2026The Meeting That Changed How I Think About AI
The Global Investment Leaders Club (GILC) recently featured some of the work I’m doing with artificial intelligence. It was an honour to be included, but it also gave me an opportunity to reflect on why I’ve become so interested in this space in the first place. For me, AI has never been about replacing people. […]
4 Aug 2026Why AI Should Never Replace Experts—Only Make Them Better
Why AI Should Never Replace Experts—Only Make Them Better Artificial intelligence can process vast amounts of information in seconds. It can identify patterns, automate repetitive work and surface insights that might otherwise be overlooked. These capabilities are transforming industries across the world. But they should never replace expertise. The greatest value of artificial intelligence isn’t […]
28 July 2026From Startups to Global Infrastructure
From Startups to Global Infrastructure: Why Every Great Business Starts With One Problem Large businesses often appear to begin with a grand vision. In reality, most successful businesses begin with something much simpler—a single, clearly defined problem. A founder identifies a process that’s too slow, a service that’s too expensive, a system that’s too fragmented […]
23 July 2026The Biggest Business Mistake Is Making Decisions Without Enough Information
The Biggest Business Mistake Is Making Decisions Without Enough Information Most business mistakes do not begin with a lack of effort. They begin when people are forced to make important decisions without a clear understanding of the situation in front of them. A founder launches a product before properly testing the message. A manager assigns […]
21 July 2026Premium Healthcare Shouldn’t Be Reserved for the Wealthy
Premium Healthcare Shouldn’t Be Reserved for the Wealthy When people hear the phrase premium healthcare, they often picture something out of reach. Private concierge doctors. Executive health programs. Luxury medical clinics. Annual memberships that cost thousands of dollars. Comprehensive health assessments available only to CEOs, professional athletes or high-net-worth individuals. For many people, premium healthcare feels […]
16 July 2026Why Waiting Weeks to See a Doctor Should Become a Thing of the Past
Why Waiting Weeks to See a Doctor Should Become a Thing of the Past Most of us have experienced it. You notice something that doesn’t feel quite right. It might not be an emergency, but it’s enough to make you concerned. You call your local medical practice, only to hear the next available appointment is […]
14 July 2026We’re About to Measure Health Very Differently
We’re About to Measure Health Very Differently For more than a century, we’ve measured health in much the same way. You visit your doctor. You have a blood test. Your results come back as either “normal” or “abnormal.” You receive treatment if something falls outside the expected range, then return again months—or sometimes years—later. That […]
9 July 2026Your Annual Health Check Isn’t Enough Anymore
Your Annual Health Check Isn’t Enough Anymore For decades, we’ve been told that getting an annual health check is one of the best things we can do for our long-term health. It’s good advice. Regular blood tests, blood pressure checks and conversations with your doctor can identify problems that might otherwise go unnoticed. But healthcare […]
7 July 2026The Next Frontier of Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Business. It’s Human Health.
The Next Frontier of Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Business. It’s Human Health. For the past several years, artificial intelligence has transformed the way businesses operate. It has helped organisations automate repetitive tasks. Improve productivity. Analyse large amounts of information. Strengthen communication. Support better decision-making. Across almost every industry, AI is becoming an increasingly valuable business tool. […]
2 July 2026Why 90% of Pitch Decks Fail Before The Meeting Even Starts
WHY 90% OF PITCH DECKS FAIL BEFORE THE MEETING EVEN STARTS Every year, millions of founders prepare pitch decks. Some spend weeks designing them. Others spend months refining every slide. Many believe success depends on having the perfect presentation. I don’t. After years working alongside founders, entrepreneurs and businesses, I’ve come to believe something very […]
30 June 2026The Future of Pitch Decks isn’t Design. It’s Intelligence.
THE FUTURE OF PITCH DECKS ISN’T DESIGN. IT’S INTELLIGENCE. For years, founders have been told the same advice. Make your pitch deck look better. Improve the graphics. Simplify the slides. Tell a stronger story. While presentation certainly matters, I believe the future of fundraising is moving in a different direction. The most important question may […]
25 June 2026Why I Believe Every Entrepreneur Deserves Better Feedback
WHY I BELIEVE EVERY ENTREPRENEUR DESERVES BETTER FEEDBACK Entrepreneurship has always fascinated me. Not simply because of the businesses that succeed, but because of the countless ideas that never get the opportunity to reach their full potential. Over the years, I’ve worked with founders, business owners, investors, innovators and organisations across a wide range of […]
23 June 2026The Rise of Augmented Decision Making
THE RISE OF AUGMENTED DECISION MAKING Every industry is becoming more complex. Agriculture is becoming more data-driven. Infrastructure is becoming more interconnected. Healthcare is becoming more personalised. Energy systems are becoming more dynamic. At the same time, the amount of information available to decision-makers is growing at an extraordinary rate. The challenge is no longer […]
18 June 2026THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP MAY BE DATA-DRIVEN
For generations, entrepreneurship has been driven by instinct. Founders identified opportunities. They relied on experience. They trusted their judgement. They built businesses through persistence, relationships, and a willingness to take risks. Many of the world’s most successful companies began this way. Gut instinct remains one of the most powerful tools an entrepreneur can possess. But […]
16 June 2026Building The Sator Ecosystem
Building The Sator Ecosystem Most businesses are built around a single problem. A single service. A single market. A single industry. The idea behind The Sator Group is different. It was not created as a standalone company operating within one sector. It was created around a broader observation that many of the world’s biggest challenges […]
11 June 2026Why Singapore Was Chosen As The Home Of The Sator Group
Why Singapore Was Chosen As The Home Of The Sator Group When launching a company focused on infrastructure, agriculture, environmental intelligence, and connected systems, location matters. Not simply for business registration. But for long-term strategic positioning. The decision to establish The Sator Group in Singapore was driven by a broader view of how industries, trade, […]
9 June 2026Five Global Trends Driving The Creation Of The Sator Group
Five Global Trends Driving The Creation Of The Sator Group The world is entering a period of structural change. The challenges facing governments, industries, and businesses are becoming increasingly interconnected. What once appeared to be isolated issues are now influencing one another in ways that are reshaping how economies operate. Food systems influence healthcare. Energy […]
4 June 2026Why I Created The Sator Group | Craig Astill
Why I Created The Sator Group Over the past decade, I have spent time working across multiple industries, businesses, infrastructure projects, and operational environments. One thing became increasingly clear. The challenges facing industries today are becoming more connected. Food systems are connected to energy systems. Energy systems are connected to infrastructure. Infrastructure is connected to […]
2 June 2026