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Fast, powerful project management.
Korey
New
AI agent for product engineering workflows.
Core Features
Boards
See and track work on kanban boards.
Agent Coordination
New
Collaborate with AI teammates.
Roadmaps
See a big picture view of workloads.
Docs
Connect your plans to your work.
Sprints
Manage work in a set time period.
Automations
Let us do your busy work.
Reporting
Measure and review team progress.
Backlogs
Organize and prioritize upcoming work.
Objectives
Align work with company goals.
APIs
Build custom integrations and automations.
Solutions
For Engineering
Issue tracking built for engineering workflows.
For Product
Track product backlogs and prioritize workflows.
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Gain visibility into work, progress, and goals.
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Manage design work and stay in the loop.
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🎉 12 months free
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Startups
Get 12 months free if your startup has fewer than 50 employees. Open to all startups, regardless of VC-fund or accelerator affiliation.
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For Startups
Shortcut is for
Startups
who are addicted to progress.
We know that as a startup every dollar counts, that's why we want to help you get your engineering teams moving today.
1.
Move fast
Startups need to move fast and need the right tools to keep up.
2.
Get sh*t done
We also know know that you have a lot of sh*t to get done.
3.
Track & Measure
Use Shortcut to help plan and track your progress.
Why Shortcut?
A Fast, Powerful & Team-Focused tool for Project
Planning
& Product
Creation
.
Build Together
Quality products come to life when teams can work and communicate quickly and efficiently.
Simplify from start(up) to scale
Add more projects and teams with ease, and our simple platform will adapt and grow right alongside you.
Visualize plans and progress
Track team progress and deliver on time, from project milestone to product launch.
Connect your tools
Shortcut integrates with your team's most important tools, from Github to Slack, Figma, and more.
Eligibility Criteria
Get 12 months Business Plan
+
SSO Free
Open to all startups, regardless of their VC-fund or accelerator affiliation.
Qualifying for the program is straight-forward and simple:
You're a new Shortcut customer
You have fewer than 50 employees
You're not a service provider or consulting agency
You're in Pre-series A funding stage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be enrolled in a partner accelerator program to qualify?
Nope, the Shortcut Startup Program is open to all startups, regardless of VC-fund or accelerator affiliation.
What's included in the Shortcut Startup Program?
Becoming a part of the Shortcut Startup program means you'll be joining a community where you can connect, collaborate with and learn from other Startups. You'll get 12 months of free access to our Business Plan, which includes unlimited everything, plus SAML SSO.
Is my company eligible for the Shortcut Startup program?
Your company must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply: • You're a new Shortcut customer • You have fewer than 50 employees • You're not a service provider or consulting agency • You have raised less than $10M USD in external funding • You are a business that's less than 5 years old If your company meets the above criteria, you are eligible to apply to the Shortcut Startup Program and, if approved, you get the Business Plan and SAML SSO free for 12 months. Don't meet this criteria? You can still sign up for a
14-day Shortcut trial
.
What happens after my 12 month program membership ends?
Before your 12-month period ends, you'll have the option to renew or cancel your Shortcut subscription.
What should I do if I need to add more than 50 users?
If you grow fast, Shortcut is ready to scale with you. Contact our
Customers Team
to discuss upgrading to the plan that's right for your team.
What happens if my company secures more than US$10 million in funding?
If you secure more than US$10 million in funding during your participation in the Shortcut Startup Program, congratulations 🥳! Reach out to our
Customers Team
to discuss upgrading to the plan that's right for your organization.
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