Menu Scroll Left Scroll Right - [Overview](https://offers.hubspot.com#overview) - [Outline & Speakers](https://offers.hubspot.com#format) - [Who Should Apply?](https://offers.hubspot.com#who) - [Testimonials](https://offers.hubspot.com#testimonial) - [](https://www.greycroft.com/?isVariant=c) - [](https://www.hubspot.com/startups?isVariant=c) # Applications are now CLOSED for # ELEVATE: The Growth Accelerator Seedcamp and HubSpot for Startups are excited to launch ELEVATE 2021, a free virtual accelerator designed to help early-stage startups learn how to achieve rapid growth through the principles of inbound marketing, sales, and service.  ## Build a Company that Grows Better, Faster ### Format ELEVATE will be delivered free online over two days. Each day will cover two topics through a live masterclass and Ask-Me-Anything. ### Content Tactical instructions for startups looking to develop their marketing, sales, and service strategies while learning how to effectively pitch their company and secure funding. ### Timing Sessions take place on June 22nd and 23rd. They will run for 3 hours each day: 1-4pm GMT | 9am-12pm ET | 6-9am PT. ### Instructors Masterclasses will be taught by HubSpot experts. AMAs will feature HubSpot experts alongside startup founders who have seen success with these growth strategies. ## Course Outline and Speakers ## Day One Tuesday, June 22nd  ### Attract 1-230pm GMT | 9-1030am EST | 6-730am PT As an emerging company, nothing is more important than driving traffic to your website. In Attract, we'll cover: - Growing when the competition is fierce - How to turn customer research into growth - Developing your distribution playbook Learn from HubSpot SVP of Marketing Kieran Flanagan and Mai Fenton, CMO of [Superscript](https://gosuperscript.com/?isVariant=c) a customisable, flexible, subscription-based insurance provider.  ### Engage 230-4pm GMT | 1030am-12pm EST | 730-9am PT Now that you’ve attracted website visitors, you need to engage them with your content and turn them into repeat visitors and customers. During Engage, we'll discuss: - Establishing a value proposition that will sell - How to go to market in 2021 - Creating effective organizational alignment Learn from Global VP of HubSpot for Startups Kim Walsh and Mathias Klenk & Dave McGibbon, co-founders of [Passbase](https://passbase.com/?isVariant=c), an identity verification engine. ## Day Two Wednesday, June 23rd  ### Delight 1-230pm GMT | 9-1030am EST | 6-730am PT __*Master Class*:__ The cost of acquiring a new customer is dramatically higher than the cost of retaining an existing customer. In Delight, we'll learn: - Why acquisition is getting harder - How your customers can save you - Strategies to grow customer service better Learn from HubSpot Director of Customer Support, Lauren DeSoiza and Jonathan Widwaski Founder & CEO of [Maze](https://maze.co/?isVariant=c), the testing platform empowering product and marketing teams to test, learn and act rapidly.  ### Present 230-4pm GMT | 1030am-12pm EST | 730-9am PT __*Master Class*:__ Successfully raising funding requires a compelling narrative, a thoughtful plan of action, and an understanding of the documents and requirements from potential investors during the process. In Present, we'll cover: - How to think about your audience - How to conquer your elevator pitch - The fundamental components of a pitch deck Learn from Senior Manager of Corporate Development, Brandon Greer and AJ Bruno, current Founder and CEO of [QuotaPath](https://www.quotapath.com/?isVariant=c) as well as Founder of TrendKite, which was sold to Cision for $225 million. ## Who Should Apply? ELEVATE is designed for early-stage startups looking to accelerate their growth. __We consider you a good fit for ELEVATE if you:__ - __Are a co-founder or early employee__ at a startup with a small amount of or no funding. - __Are customer-obsessed__ and want the success of your customer to be at the center of your growth. - __Dream of dramatic growth__ for your startup and your team. __You probably aren't the best fit if you:__ - __Work at a large, established company__ and don't have plans to start your own business. - __Don't care so much about the customer__ and it's value to your business. - __Are starting a small business__ and plan on keeping it that way. - __Are looking for an idea__ for a business venture. ## Testimonials Previous Next -  > As a startup founder, the one thing we all wish we had more of is time. Given the totally virtual nature of ELEVATE, I was able to learn invaluable lessons that helped propel SpenDebt to our next phase of growth. Ty'lisha Summers SpenDebt [](https://spendebt.com/?isVariant=c) -  > As a solo, first-time founder, I was really struggling with defining our initial customer acquisition strategy. ELEVATE gave me access to industry leaders that helped me jump the learning curve and gave Jam the toolkit needed to successfully identify and capture our target audience. Shea Parikh Founder, Jam [](https://www.joinjam.io/?isVariant=c) -  > When you’re a small team with a limited budget you’re constantly learning and doing things that you’ve never done before. Organic growth seemed like an insurmountable challenge for us, but through ELEVATE we were able to gain the inbound marketing skills we needed to build the foundation of Ovee's growth strategy. Courtney Snavely Co-Founder & CTO [Ovee](https://www.ovee.me/?isVariant=c) [](https://www.ovee.me/?isVariant=c) ## About the hosts ### Seedcamp Seedcamp is a European seed fund that identifies and invests early in world-class founders attacking large global markets. [Learn More](https://seedcamp.com/?isVariant=c) ### HubSpot for Startups Startups grow better and scale faster with HubSpot for Startups. The program offers education and training, 24/7 support, HubSpot Growth Platform, and access to over 500 software integrations, all at up to 90% off.  [Learn More](https://www.hubspot.com/startups?isVariant=c) Copyright © 2026 HubSpot, Inc. - [Legal Center](https://legal.hubspot.com/legal-center?isVariant=c) - [Privacy Policy](https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy?isVariant=c) - [Security](https://legal.hubspot.com/security?isVariant=c) - [Website Accessibility](https://legal.hubspot.com/website-accessibility?isVariant=c) - [Manage Cookies](https://offers.hubspot.com)