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The Team Behind it All
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SendGrid Accelerate
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SendGrid Accelerate is a program to help startups succeed. Startups participating in the SendGrid Accelerate program receive 12 months of product credit, access to mentoring, and networking opportunities exclusive to program participants.
We are not an accelerator and do not take equity of any kind. - Why does SendGrid have a program like this?
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Our core values include the notion of “Give First,” a value we picked up while in the TechStars Program in Boulder, Colorado. SendGrid Accelerate is our way of giving back to the vibrant ecosystem of founders, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who are driving the next generation of innovation.
- What types of partners do you work with?
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We work with key players in the global startup ecosystem.. This includes VCs, accelerators, incubators, co-working spaces and other organisations that support startups. If you don’t fall into any of the above, don’t be discouraged. We would love to hear from you and learn more about your work to support startups!
- What makes SendGrid different?
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Companies like Airbnb, Uber, and Spotify use our technology on a daily basis to communicate with their users. They were all startups at some point.
We believe that we can make a significant contribution to the growth of startups around the world. We can share our deep industry expertise, networking connections, and top-tier email technology. Now, the only missing piece to the puzzle is you!
- Are there SendGrid Accelerate batches or classes?
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No. SendGrid Accelerate is not an accelerator program and does not make investments or take equity of any kind.
- Does my location matter?
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No. We are a globally distributed team with community development experts in every major region around the world.
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