A summer accelerator for student-founded startups selling to SMBs Each school year at General Catalyst’s student-focused program that backs founders at the university level, we meet hundreds of students who are building game-changing businesses disrupting incumbent industries. Today, we are excited to announce a new program to support student-founded companies focused on selling to . Rough Draft Ventures, SMBs will provide office space and resources to help 4–5 student-led teams focused on selling to SMBs build out their businesses from June through August 2018. Founders will meet with the RDV and HubSpot teams weekly, as well as spend dedicated time with RDV and HubSpot mentors. The Summer Accelerator at HubSpot startup At the end of the summer, teams will have a chance to pitch RDV for $25K in backing and HubSpot for $25K in backing at a final demo day. As a part of the program, RDV and HubSpot will provide: 🏢 Office space for 4–5 teams at HubSpot’s Cambridge, MA HQ 👩🏻🏫 2-hour weekly mentor sessions with HubSpot and RDV mentors and partners 🎁 Access to with over 30 resource providers and discounts (worth up to $100K) RDV’s starter kit 📈 Access to the package (Education, Support, and 90% off HubSpot software) HubSpot for Startups Program timeline and eligibility: 📆 The program will run June through August 2018 💲 In early September, teams will have the opportunity to pitch RDV for $25k in backing and HubSpot for $25K in backing through a demo day 🏘 Target market must include small-and-medium-sized businesses 🙋Teams may be of any size, but HubSpot will host up to four employees from each team 👩🏾🎓 At least one team member must be a student (undergraduate or graduate) who will have either graduated in Spring 2018 or will be going back to school Fall 2018 Apply here by April 13th at 11:59pm est. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/2IKzLJu or contact Natalie Bartlett If you’re a student looking to take your startup, company, or project to the next-level, drop us a line & let’s explore what we can build together. For more information about Rough Draft Ventures, visit or follow us on ! our website Twitter
