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# The Lean GTM Playbook: How to Scale Without the Headcount
__Wednesday, July 29th, 2026__
__10am GMT+ 1 | 11am CEST__
The right people, the right tools, and a GTM motion built for the stage you're at right now.
__Special Offer for Early-Stage Startups 💰__🎁
Unlock up to £38,000 in startup support from a bundle of exclusive perks from both HubSpot and Connectd. See offer details below.
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## About the Session
You're chasing leads, pitching investors , and somehow also supposed to be building the product. Sound familiar? Most early-stage founders aren't short on ambition—they're short on the right people and the right tools.
The startups that scale fastest aren't necessarily the ones who hire fastest. They're the ones who figure out which gaps need a person and which ones need a system. Our session with Connectd gets into both.
### __What we'll cover:__
- How to audit your GTM motion honestly- what's slowing growth, what's missing, and what you should stop owning yourself
- How to decide between hiring, fractional expertise, and automation and avoid costly mistakes.
- Show you how to use HubSpot and AI to streamline work, move faster, and scale without adding headcount.
__You'll walk away with a clear framework for identifying your biggest GTM gaps right now, a decision model for fractional vs full-time vs tooling, and practical examples of how to use AI and automation at your startup.__
[Register Now](https://offers.hubspot.com#register)
## Unlock £38,000 in Startup Support
In partnership with Connectd, we're pleased to offer eligible startups access to an exclusive package of benefits worth up to £38,000. Whether you're building as a founder or part of an early-stage team, explore the full offer below.
### A Chance to Win £2k
One lucky registrant will receive £2,000 in cash support to help accelerate their startup journey. The closing date for applications is 29th July at 5pm GMT+1 .The winner will be selected and contacted by 7th August, 2026.
### Free CRM + Up to 90% off HubSpot
All new members will receive a free HubSpot CRM + access for up to 90% off.
### Access to the Connectd Platform + Bespoke Talent Consultation
Tap into one of the largest networks of vetted advisors, NEDs, and fractional executives across the UK and US- completely free. Plus, receive a one-to-one consultation with Connectd’s expert Talent team to identify growth opportunities and key areas where fractional leadership can help.
### Exclusive ‘Advisory Board’ Access
Get matched with a curated Advisory Board of three expert advisors, working pro bono for six months to help you tackle your biggest go-to-market challenges—from defining your sales process to creating a new lead generation engine.
To get the bundle, you must __1) register for the event__ and __2) apply to the HubSpot for Startups program (no purchase or credit card required).__ Once you're in, we'll follow up with everything you need to get started.
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## Session Speakers
## Alex Rose
__Head of Partnerships & Customer Acquisition| Connectd__
Alex started his entrepreneurial journey at University College London, studying macroeconomic markets but drawn to the people driving innovation and growth. He now heads up Connectd’s founder acquisition and partnerships across the UK and US, engaging 4,000+ founders,. He advises early-stage companies on scaling and best growth practices, always open to new ideas and connections.
## Anna Gordon
__Head of UKI | HubSpot for Startups__
Anna manages the HubSpot for Startups program for UK & Ireland and partners with Investors, Accelerators and Incubators. She's passionate about connecting startups with the right knowledge, tools and network needed to scale. Prior to HubSpot, Anna worked at Enterprise Ireland where she both advised and secured investment for Irish tech startups and SMBs.
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### About HubSpot for Startups
HubSpot is the AI-powered platform that unites your marketing, sales, and service teams in one place — so growing your business is easier than you think. We created the HubSpot for Startups program to bring the same powerful tools within reach for early-stage founders, pairing exclusive discounts with startup-focused education built to help you move fast and scale smart. __Join the 35,000+ founders who have chosen HubSpot to power their growth, and we'll include our offer with Connectd (worth up to £38,000).__
__No purchase. No credit card. Just support for your startup.__
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