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PodcastProactive - Interviews for investorsOctober 8, 2026

Blackbird CEO: Google Chromebook Perks picks elevate.io in 'off the charts' endorsement

Google's Chromebook Perks selection gives tiny, early-stage Blackbird rare exposure to tens of millions of potential elevate.io users.

  • Google endorsement: Google selected Blackbird's elevate.io for its Chromebook Perks programme, which CEO Ian McDonough called an 'off the charts' validation.
  • Early-stage traction: Blackbird has only just passed 1,000 paying subscribers, making the Google selection notable for a small, early-stage UK company.

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