The AI Tech Stack

Most startup tool bundles are just noise. This one's different.

If you're building fast and need smart solutions that actually help—not hinder—this is worth your time.

Founding Journey has partnered with HubSpot for Startups to present a bundle of tools and platforms that are actually useful. You'll get exclusive startup offers on software that solves real problems, plus my AI Tech Stack Playbook with AI workflows, automation strategies, and practical tips that work in the real world.

Also: Series A startups now get 90% off HubSpot in Year 1. The full platform—CRM, marketing, sales, service—for a fraction of what you'd expect.

Whether you're shipping product or scaling GTM, these resources help you move faster without the usual noise.

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Startups move fast. This stack will help you move faster.

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Apollo

Find and reach your next 1,000 customers faster. Access 250M+ contacts, automate outreach, and build pipeline without hiring an army of SDRs.
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Asana

Turn startup chaos into coordinated execution. Plan sprints, track launches, and keep everyone aligned on what ships next—without drowning in status update meetings.
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AWS

Scale infrastructure without the overhead. Get cloud computing, storage, and AI services that grow with you—plus credits to stretch your runway further.
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Captions

Instantly turn videos into engaging, subtitled stories with AI-powered editing, translation, and caption generation.
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Dropbox

Keep your distributed team in sync with secure file sharing and collaboration. Stop losing time to version control chaos and "can you send me the latest?" messages.
Gem 1 year free

Gem

Streamline talent sourcing with AI that surfaces, tracks, and engages the right candidates across your recruiting channels.
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LinkedIn/Google Ads

Reach your ideal customers where they're already searching and scrolling. Target decision-makers with precision and turn ad spend into pipeline without burning cash on spray-and-pray campaigns.
Make 1 year free

Make

Visually connect and automate apps, data, and workflows with an AI-assisted builder—no coding required.
Notion 3 months free

Notion

Supercharge your notes, docs, and databases with built-in AI that writes, organizes, and summarizes your ideas automatically.

Maximizing these AI Tools to Set Your Business up for Success in 2026

Ready to put your AI stack to work? Our AI Tech Stack Playbook walks you through real-world scenarios showing how founders are using these tools — from automating lead generation and investor outreach to scaling customer engagement and product ops. Explore practical workflows, founder tips, and plug-and-play examples that turn inspiration into action.

For more detailed information on pricing, our free tools, and premium products, please see our Pricing Page.

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Complete the form below to unlock access to these exclusive tools. Once submitted, you’ll be eligible to redeem all available AI offers and start building your full AI stack with HubSpot for Startups.

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