2506: Q&A with Blackbird CEO & Executive Chair Ian McDonough

Blackbird's Elevate secured a rare Google Chromebook Perks placement, but paid subscribers just crossed four figures, signaling early-stage traction.

• Google Chromebook Perks deal: Blackbird's Elevate.io is now one of only about four non-Google products promoted on Google's Chromebook Perks plan, offering professional video editing to Chromebook users for the first time with an enticing subscriber discount.
• Year-long negotiation: CEO Ian McDonough says the partnership took nearly twelve months to secure, involving Google's review of Elevate's security and performance.

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