At Microsoft for Startups, our primary mission is to help all founders, regardless of experience or stage, succeed at every step of their entrepreneurial journey. when we shoot Founders Hub In March 2022, our goal was to remove barriers to startup success by providing founders at any stage with free resources to help build a successful business, from Azure credits to expert guidance.
Since our launch, our focus has been on continuing to create value for our new business. We’ve met hundreds of founders, from startups to successful exits, to better understand their needs and challenges. Through these conversations, we have added a number of new features, From accessing GPT-3 models using Open AI, To no-code tools like bubbleWe will continue to add new features to help our startups succeed.
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Some of the challenges we heard over and over were the pains of hiring talent, finding clients, and connecting with peers and investors. To help meet these needs, we’re happy to add LinkedIn to our suite of benefits.
Starting Tuesday, November 1, eligible members of the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub will have access to four LinkedIn products:
Hire the right people with Recruiter Lite
The Startups magazine recently reported “Recruiting new talent is one of the most unexpected challenges entrepreneurs face when running a small business.” To help meet this challenge, we are offering eligible members a 3-month subscription to Recruiter Lite. Recruiter Lite helps you get the most out of your network to identify the right hires for your company and build a pool of candidates to fill talent gaps as you expand.
Grow your business with Sales Navigator Core
Enhance the income generation capabilities of your startup with the largest professional network in the world. Now eligible Microsoft Founders Hub members for Startups can get 3-month access to the LinkedIn Sales Navigator Core, to use people-powered insights to target the right buyers, understand who they are, and engage effectively.
Expand your network with LinkedIn Premium Business
LinkedIn Premium Business enables them to achieve their startup goals faster. Get exclusive access to insights, research tools, and additional InMail credits for sending direct messages to the right people to grow your business.
With LinkedIn Premium Business, they can also access data and information about companies relevant to their business, find and connect with potential customers outside their network, and create opportunities by turning their profile views into strategic connections. Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is now offering eligible members a 3-month subscription.
Build brands with LinkedIn ads
Advertising on LinkedIn’s unparalleled professional network on your brand can help engage a community of decision makers to drive actions relevant to your business. Eligible members of the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub can now receive Up to $1,000 in ad credits To generate leads, increase traffic, and increase awareness of your emerging brand and product.
Democratizing Microsoft Access for Startups Founders Hub Members
“Part of business development is reaching the right audience at the right time, whether it’s finding a buyer or hiring new employees with the skills to succeed,” said Scott Roberts, LinkedIn’s Vice President of Business Development. “Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is designed to give startups the tools they need to grow their businesses, and with LinkedIn offerings included, we’ll help create a connection with the audiences that matter most to them.”
Through the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, our goal is to help drive success at every stage of the journey, said Charlotte Yarconi, President of Microsoft Commerce + Ecosystems, through the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. “Startups around the world are already taking advantage of existing benefits like Azure credits, free software to help improve cost, and technical advice to build a better product, so we’re excited to add new value with LinkedIn to help founders hire talent, find and earn clients, and connect with Peers and investors.
These benefits allow eligible startups to take advantage of LinkedIn’s wide range of services to enhance their business. Availability of benefits at all levels of our program means that eligible members can access these tools, even those in the early stages of their development.
To access these LinkedIn benefits along with a wide range of Microsoft tools and third-party offerings, Sign up for the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub today.
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