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THE PREMIUM FOUNDER EXPERIENCE

Build your next chapter.
With good company.

Microsoft for Startups and HubSpot for Startups are confirmed Founder Mode partners. Our partner collection is continually growing.

Founder Mode’s partner referrals and activation guidance are part of the optional US$199 Premium package. Applying to the show is free, and you can upgrade later. Partner eligibility is separate from casting.

PREMIUM · US$199 / STARTUP · ONE TIME

More support for the company.
More clarity on the journey.

A growing package of startup benefits, practical learning and application visibility — designed to support founders beyond the casting decision.

BUILD

Startup credits + partner benefits

Access to the full Premium partner-benefit collection, including new confirmed offers added during the season. Explore cloud credits, growth tools and founder resources with enrollment and activation guidance.

TELL YOUR STORY

Founder Storytelling Toolkit

Founder origin-story prompts, a one-minute video guide, pitch narrative frameworks and practical on-camera preparation.

GET INVESTOR-READY

Fundraising + Investor Readiness

A fundraising toolkit and learning resources covering market, product, team, traction and differentiation, so you can prepare for investor conversations.

FOLLOW YOUR JOURNEY

Application Activity Dashboard

A personal view of your application stage, published activity updates and requests for additional information. Reviewer identities and internal notes remain private.

Upgrade to Premium · $199

Free and Premium receive the same casting consideration. Premium adds resources and services, not selection priority.

CONFIRMED PARTNERS. MORE ON THE WAY.

One package.
A growing collection.

Microsoft for Startups and HubSpot for Startups are confirmed partners. Additional partnerships and resources are in development across cloud, AI, sales and marketing, productivity, finance and founder learning.

Premium participants will have access to all confirmed offers included in the package as the collection grows during the season. Each provider sets its own eligibility, redemption, availability and commercial terms.

Partner access means the opportunity to explore and apply to included offers; it does not mean unlimited access to every provider product. Credits are not cash and do not have a guaranteed aggregate value.

Build on Azure with
Microsoft for Startups.

Eligible Founder Mode Premium startups can access $25,000 in Azure credits through our referral offer. After passing our initial partner-offer eligibility screening, eligible Premium participants receive a referral code and instructions for Microsoft’s verification and credit activation process.

Finalist selection is not required for this starting offer. Founder Mode referral support is included in Premium; Microsoft verification and approval are still required.

ELIGIBLE PREMIUM STARTUPS$25K

Starting referral offer

PROGRESSIVE SUPPORTUp to $150K

As requirements are met

SELECTED FINALISTSUp to $250K

Enhanced offer eligibility

These levels are not added together. Credits are not cash, and higher levels are not automatic. Microsoft determines eligibility, verification, activation, progression, availability and applicable credit terms.

Upgrade to Premium · $199

APPROVED HUBSPOT FOR STARTUPS PARTNER

A foundation
for growth.

Founder Mode’s HubSpot benefit collection is included in the US$199 Premium package, paid once per startup. Create your HubSpot account through our dedicated registration link to get started. Premium includes partner referral support, enrollment guidance and help accessing the startup perks listed below. HubSpot and each offer provider determine eligibility and activation.

You can create your HubSpot account now. HubSpot’s free tools are publicly available; Founder Mode’s Premium package is a separate purchase. Registration alone does not unlock the Founder Mode Premium benefits.

Create your HubSpot account

Startup-friendly pricing

90%OFF YEAR 1
50%OFF YEAR 2
25%OFF YEAR 3
  • For eligible startups that have not raised funding or have not raised beyond Series A.
  • Must be a current participant or alumnus of an approved HubSpot for Startups partner program.
  • Applies to eligible net-new Professional or Enterprise products.
  • HubSpot verifies eligibility. Subscription charges, product availability, commitments and provider terms apply separately.

Existing HubSpot customers and eligibility questions: hsfs-bdm@hubspot.com.

Savings depend on what you purchase. No fixed dollar saving or acceptance is guaranteed.

Register through Founder Mode

HUBSPOT · THE PREMIUM STARTUP PERKS BUNDLE

Your next chapter.
With more behind it.

One Premium package. A collection of startup perks across cloud, finance, team tools, sales and growth.

Access through Founder Mode requires Premium membership and a HubSpot account registered through our dedicated link. You can create your account now; registration alone does not activate Founder Mode Premium benefits.

Create your HubSpot account

HubSpot registration is free. Each provider’s eligibility and redemption terms apply.

33 offers in the HubSpot customer directoryCloud credits. Everyday tools. More room to build.

Finance & Payments

Mercury

$500 reward + software perks

For eligible Mercury users; directory also lists over $250K in software perks.

Carta

20% off paid plans

Or free cap table management through Carta Launch.

Brex

Up to $300

Brex Cash offer for eligible startups.

Stripe

Fees waived on $20K

Applies to your first or next $20,000 in payment processing.

Forecastr

25% off

Financial modeling platform discount.

Pipe

Fee-free funding offer

Directory lists up to $100M; financing is subject to provider approval and terms.

Administration & Hiring

Stripe Atlas

20% off incorporation

Stripe Atlas: $400 instead of $500.

Deel

3 months free + 50% off

Contractor offer, plus first-employee savings in selected countries.

Avodocs

Free legal documents

Document creation and e-signature tools.

Remote

1 hire free in year one

Two months off other hires; free contractor management and payments.

SeedLegals

£100 off

One-off purchase or annual subscription; new customers only.

Data & Tech

AWS

$5,000 in AWS credits

AWS Activate promotional credits and business support.

Google Cloud

Up to $200K in credits

Over two years; eligible AI companies may qualify for up to $350K.

Segment

$50K credits / year

For two years, plus mentorship and education.

Retool

$1,200 in credits

Cloud Startup / Pro plans. Under 2 years old, under $5M raised and fewer than 20 employees.

Airtable

Startup workflow tools

Airtable offer; no fixed discount published in the directory.

Persona

25% off Growth

First year, or a free Starter plan.

QuarterOne

60% off

Reporting and forecasting software.

Fingerprint for Success

50% off year one

Team subscription for people analytics.

Secureframe

10% off year one

Compliance platform offer.

Notion

$1,000 startup credit

For team-based Notion plans.

Pendo

From $12,000 / year

For startups with up to 100 employees and a web or mobile app.

G2

30% off any G2 plan

Offer for startups.

Marketing & Sales

Vidyard

Pro from $15 / month

Video creation and sharing tools.

Descript

90% off year one

Descript Pro for your team.

Aircall

Cloud phone tools

Aircall offer; no fixed discount published in the directory.

Qwilr

50% off year one

Proposal and document subscription.

Contentoo

Up to 90% off

Platform access during the first 12 months.

Yext

Up to $35,000

For accepted Yext Startup Program participants.

Dropbox Sign

70% off year one

Dropbox Sign paid plans.

Typeform

75% off for one year

Business plan for eligible startups.

ClickUp

20% off

ClickUp offer for HubSpot customers.

Arrows

Up to 50% off

First six months; qualification required.

Offer snapshot from HubSpot’s customer directory, checked September 26, 2026. These are offers through HubSpot’s ecosystem, not separate Founder Mode sponsorships. Availability, location, customer status, approval, redemption steps, product fees and provider terms apply. Creating an account or purchasing Premium does not automatically activate every offer. Offers can change, and values cannot be added together as a guaranteed cash or savings amount.