Episode Summary:
On our 4th episode of Season 2, Matt and Rob connect with Brandon Greer, Manager of Corporate Development at HubSpot. We chat with Brandon on his experience from investing and helping SaaS teams in VC to working in partnerships and leading the venture arm at HubSpot. We uncover more on how HubSpot invests and what makes their venture arm unique. It’s a great episode for entrepreneurs to listen to and gain a better perspective on how corporate development works at a company like HubSpot and how to establish a rapport early on with potential buyers.
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Brandon Greer:
Brandon sits on on HubSpot's Corporate Development & Strategy team, where he manages the HubSpot Ventures portfolio, strategic acquisitions, and works with HubSpot’s core technology partners. Together, with the business development, product, and strategy teams, Brandon manages the pre-and-post investment process for HubSpot Ventures.
Previously, Brandon worked as an Associate at OpenView Venture Partners, a software-focused VC fund based in Boston.
He holds a Bachelors of Science in Applied Economics from Cornell University.
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HubSpot:
HubSpot is a leading growth platform with thousands of customers around the world. Comprised of Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, Service Hub, and a powerful free CRM, HubSpot gives companies the tools they need to grow better. Our company culture builds connections, careers, and employee growth. How? By creating a workplace that values flexibility, autonomy, and transparency. If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more about HubSpot, visit www.hubspot.com and to join our team, visit www.hubspot.com/careers
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This episode was recorded on August 17, 2020.