
Good Morning Ecosystem
It’s a good thing that Karen Ng (HubSpot’s SVP of Product and Partnerships) and Brian Garvey (HubSpot’s SVP of Solutions Partners) know how to build out big ideas, because by 2030, McKinsey predicts that customer-focused ecosystems will drive 30 percent of the global economy. That’s 30 TRILLION dollars! Join Karen and Brian—whose paths led them through MIT, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Common Room—for conversations with partner leaders and ecosystem builders from around the world on the new methods, fresh tactics, and common challenges that lead to remarkable growth. New episodes every Tuesday. Get ready: It’s time to build!
Latest episodes

May 31, 2024 • 17min
7 Insights on How Top Partners Are Succeeding in 2024
We’ve talked to some of the biggest thought-leaders in ecosystems and some of the most successful partner leaders in the business. Get Karen and Brian’s biggest takeaways from the first season of Good Morning Ecosystem—and get excited for Season 2, coming in the fall!

May 21, 2024 • 30min
Moving on Up(Market) with Daryn Smith and Amy Chambness
The term “upmarket” means something different depending on who you're talking to. As HubSpot builds momentum "upmarket", it’s never been more important to hone in the definition or understand how partners fit into the picture. Listen in as we dig into needs, behaviors, motions, and more as we move on up(market)!

May 14, 2024 • 33min
How to Get to the Top with Sam Anderson and Daniel Zarick
Identifying the opportunity. Taking early bets. Getting clear on a vision. Listen in as CEOs at Origin63 and Arrows share their paths to the top in 2024 in HubSpot’s ecosystem and where they’re focused next.

May 7, 2024 • 34min
Going All-In on Service Hub with Jen Spencer and Paul Weston
Let’s get into the massive opportunity ahead with Service Hub. Headcount ratios are restrained. There’s increased scrutiny on spend. In today's episode, we'll address the distinct roles of the user and the buyer in Service Hub, and how partners can strategically support their needs to drive success.

Apr 30, 2024 • 24min
Building Game-Changing Partnerships and Tools with Lee Womer of LinkedIn
When it comes to selling, enhanced efficiency and smarter insights are everything. Enter: CRM Sync. Listen in as Karen and Brian go behind the scenes with Lee Wormer, VP of Business Development at LinkedIn on what it took to bring CRM Sync to market, and how to get the most out of this game changing tool for partners and customers alike.

Apr 23, 2024 • 32min
What it Actually Takes to Be Bold and Scale with Matt Bolian and Noah Berk
Matt wants customers to love him more than their own mothers. Noah says that platform expertise is table stakes. These two are ambitious, and they’re working across the ecosystem to drive growth. Ready for a lesson in engagement?

Apr 16, 2024 • 34min
Key Shifts in Ecosystem Skills and Strategies with Avanish Sahai
When it comes to ecosystems—from Oracle to ServiceNow to McKinsey—Avanish Sahai has seen, and led, it all. Listen in as he demystifies the major shifts, skills, and strategies that drive thriving ecosystems today.

Apr 9, 2024 • 29min
The Riches are in the Niches with Jill Rowley
Jill Rowley pioneered social selling at SalesForce and Eloqua and is obsessed with ecosystems and the changing B2B buying environment. Want to know what revenue teams need to do to evolve their culture, skills, processes, data, and tools? You gotta talk to Jill. So we did!

Apr 2, 2024 • 28min
How to Make 1+1=5 with Yamini Rangan
Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot, discusses the value of partnerships in technology projects and the evolution of HubSpot's partnership ecosystem. She highlights the importance of collaboration, co-selling, and co-marketing with partners for mutual growth. The conversation also touches on how HubSpot's services have positively impacted partners' lives and the company's ambitious 2024 plans for API initiatives and ecosystem growth.

Mar 26, 2024 • 5min
Good Morning Ecosystem is Coming Soon
Exploring the role of ecosystems in business innovation, strategies for exponential growth, insights from industry veterans at HubSpot. Evolution of customer expectations, delivering value, personalization, and convenience in the tech landscape. Emphasizing the role of platforms like HubSpot in building customer-centric ecosystems.
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