# Get GitHub’s $7.5K Enterprise Plan Free—No Investors Needed

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**Tags:** programming, freebies\
**Created:** [August 4, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/get-github-s-7-5k-enterprise-plan-free-no-investors-needed/309414 "2025-08-04T21:02:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![SRZ](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/srz/32/146132_2.png) [@SRZ](https://onehack.st/u/SRZ)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/get-github-s-7-5k-enterprise-plan-free-no-investors-needed/309414/1 "2025-08-04T21:02:00Z")

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# 🗺 **One‑Line Flow:** Build a founder identity → Apply via Secret → Bluff like a CEO → Get 20 free GitHub Enterprise seats.

 ![image](https://onehack.st/uploads/default/original/3X/2/d/2dab5af0b27b36f040b7d7a9f99e1bd5d426090c.jpeg)

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## ⚠ lazy? – What Even Is This?

- GitHub offers **20 seats of Enterprise plan free for 1 year** (~$7,560 value).
- Meant for _funded startups_, but loophole = apply via **Secret** (a partner).
- Secret accepts **bootstrapped startups**. No VC? Still fine. Just _act_ like one.
- [Visual irony:] Yes, the same GitHub that charges unicorns gives this away if you show up in a hoodie and lie politely.

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## ⚠ Warnings (Read This or Cry Later)

- 🧨 If you’ve **used GitHub Enterprise in the last 6 months** , this won’t work. No double-dipping.
- 🤦 Don’t reuse your **main GitHub account** if you’ve already redeemed credits before.
- 👀 **Don’t overdo the bluff.** Over-explaining is a red flag. Be vague, be brief, be believable.

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## 🧠 Reality Check – How the Loophole Works

- ✅ **Already paying?** Still eligible. GitHub will apply retroactive credit.
- 🪄 **Apply through partner:** Secret = the golden key  
👉 [https://resources.github.com/startups/?pid=Secret](https://resources.github.com/startups/?pid=Secret)
- 🫢 **Bootstrapped?** Still allowed via Secret (confirmed by their FAQ).
- 🧍 **Team size doesn’t matter:** 1 person is enough. Don’t invent fake employees.
- 🧑‍⚖️ **Manual review = bluff window:** If they ask questions, you win by sounding like a CEO who knows what a burn rate is.

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## 🥸 Startup-In-A-Box: How To Fake It Like a Pro

### Step 1: Fake Founder Kit

- 🧑‍💻 **Domain:** Grab a `.tech`, `.io`, or `.xyz` for cheap.
- 🌐 **Website:** Use **Carrd** or **Notion**. Here’s a free template:

| **Template Name** | **Platform** | **Use Case / Why** | **Get It** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Landing page website – Lunar theme | Notion | Clean hero, feature grid & social-proof section—mirrors AgentForge’s demo | [Notion Landing Pages](https://www.notion.com/templates/category/landing-pages) |
| Landing page website – Notive theme | Notion | Same layout as AgentForge but with a bold dark-gradient header | [Notive Theme](https://www.notion.com/templates/notive) |
| Landing Page 2025 | Notion | Stripped-back, scroll-friendly canvas with logo, tagline, features, FAQ & footer | [Landing Page 2025](https://www.notion.so/templates/notion-landing-page) |
| Top 8 Free Landing Pages | Notion | Eight one-click-duplicate pages (Bullet.so, GreenySun, n0c0de, etc.)—rapid design auditions | [Top 8 Collection](https://www.notion.so/templates/collections/top-8-free-landing-pages-templates-in-notion) |
| Super Builder | Notion | 60-block drag-and-drop “Lego kit” for heroes, pricing tables, testimonials—publish on Notion Sites | [Super Builder](https://super.so/builder) |
| Deliberately Simple | Carrd | One-page SaaS layout: logo cloud, benefits grid, pricing & email form—free on Carrd’s Free Plan | [Carrd Templates](https://templates.carrd.co) |
| Simple Landing Page | Carrd | Minimal hero + signup CTA + above-the-fold feature trio; “Pay What You Want” (enter $0 to grab free) | [TEMPELD](https://www.tempeld.com) |
| UHDED Free Carrd Templates | Carrd | Bundle of 10+ free starters—look for “Portfolio/Freelancer” or “SaaS-style” layouts | [UHDED Carrd Templates](https://uhded.com/carrd-templates) |
| Startup Landing Page | Carrd | MVP launch site with features overview, pricing, CTAs | [Carrd.co](https://carrd.co) |
| Online Portfolio Starter | Carrd | Personal pitch/demo site to showcase projects | [One Page Love](https://onepagelove.com/templates/carrd-templates) |
| Agency Profile | Carrd | Service-based or consultant site—introduce offerings, social proof, contact | [MakingThatWebsite](https://www.makingthatwebsite.com/carrd-templates/) |
| Aesthetic Business Site | Carrd | Minimal design with testimonials—ideal for creative startups | [Aesthetic Templates](https://aesthetictemplates.carrd.co) |
| Startup in a Box | Notion | Idea planning, launch checklist & demo page | [Notion Startup Templates](https://www.notion.com/templates/collections/top-10-free-starting-a-startup-templates-in-notion) |
| One-Page Business Plan | Notion | Public-facing overview of vision, market & strategy | [Notion Everything](https://www.notioneverything.com/categories/startup) |
| Go-To-Market Plan | Notion | Investor-ready launch timeline and tactical roadmap | [PitchDrive](https://www.pitchdrive.com/academy/best-free-useful-notion-startup-templates) |
| Pitch Deck Builder | Notion | Build and share fully-branded investor presentations | [Notion Startup Templates](https://www.notion.com/templates/collections/top-10-free-starting-a-startup-templates-in-notion) |
| Small Business OS | Notion | All-in-one dashboard for projects, finance & goals management | [Notion Everything](https://www.notioneverything.com/categories/startup) |
| Idea Validation OS | Notion | Structured research & idea-validation framework | [Free Notion Templates](https://www.notioneverything.com/blog/free-notion-templates) |

- 🧾 **Email:** Create a “startup” email — even `founder.agentforge@gmail.com` will do.
- 🧠 **Story:** “We’re building a devtool marketplace for niche AI agents.”
- 💵 **Funding:** “Founder-backed, raising pre-seed Q4.”

### Step 2: Form-Fill Wizardry

- 🪪 Fill the form as CEO of your “startup”
- 💬 Use keywords: traction, beta users, security-first, MVP
- 🫴 Always choose **“Secret”** as your partner
- 📎 Funding: say “bootstrapped” or “pre-seed”
- 🤐 Keep it short. Oversharing kills the magic.

### Step 3: CEO Mode If They Email You

- 🧍 **Team:** “3 technical founders”
- 🧪 **Product:** “Private beta with 5 test users”
- 💬 **Funding:** “Planning a pre-seed raise in Q4”
- 🔐 **Why GitHub:** “We’ll use Advanced Security + SAML from day one”
- 🎩 **Tone:** Calm, confident, not thirsty

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## ✍ Quick Startup Templates

### 📧 Email Reply (If GitHub Contacts You)

> Hey [Name],  
> Thanks for reaching out! We’re building a platform to help devs discover and integrate niche AI agents into their stack.
> 
> Team: 3 founders, all technical. Currently in private beta with 5 pilot teams.
> 
> We’re bootstrapped (founder-funded), planning a pre-seed round in Q4.
> 
> GitHub Enterprise would help us embed security and SAML best practices early. Let me know if you need anything else!

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### 📝 Landing Page (Carrd/Notion Copy)

> **AgentForge**  
> _Marketplace for AI Dev Tools_
> 
> AgentForge helps developers discover niche AI agents to plug into their workflows.  
> Currently in closed beta with select teams.
> 
> Fully remote team. Funded by founders.  
> Eligible for GitHub for Startups.  
> 👉 [Apply for Beta] | [Contact us]

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### 📄 Pitch Deck Slide Titles (Optional)

1. Who We Are
2. Why AI Devs Struggle
3. Agent Marketplace = Fix
4. $X Billion Devtool Market
5. Fast UI + Dev APIs
6. Private Beta with 5 Teams
7. Roadmap: Public Q1 Launch
8. All Engineers. Ex-BigTech
9. Using GitHub Enterprise to Scale
10. Just Here for Free Credits 😂

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## 💰 Bonus Startup Deals Worth Stacking

| Tool | Deal | Hack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Intercom** | 90% off Yr1 + free Fin bot | Apply via Secret or Intercom form |
| **Linear** | 6 months free | Join Mercury → Use Perks |
| **Sentry** | 6 months Teams plan free | Apply via Secret or [Scrums.com](http://Scrums.com) |
| **Notion** | 6 months free ($1k value) | Apply via Notion site |
| **Segment** | $25k credits | Get from partner accelerator |
| **AWS** | $5k–$100k credits | Use FounderHub or YC deal |
| **GCP** | $10k+ credits | Need invite or affiliation |
| **Azure** | Free tools + cloud credits | Microsoft for Startups |

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## 🤐 Cheat Sheet – Fake It Like a Boss

| Question | Ideal Answer |
| --- | --- |
| “How did you hear?” | Secret partner page. Founder group. |
| “Funding?” | Bootstrapped. Pre-seed planned Q4. |
| “Team size?” | 3 founders, 1–2 part-time contributors. |
| “Why Enterprise?” | SAML + Advanced Security for scaling. |
| “Using GitHub now?” | Yes – want to upgrade to Enterprise tier. |

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## 🧠 Don’t sweat! 🫏

> “You don’t need investors — just a Carrd page, mild confidence, and a belief in loopholes.”

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## 🚪 Final Thought

**No VC? No problem. Wear the hoodie, walk in like you belong, and let GitHub foot the bill.** 💼😇

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**Author:** ![jim\_ross](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/jim_ross/32/120087_2.png) [@jim\_ross](https://onehack.st/u/jim_ross)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/get-github-s-7-5k-enterprise-plan-free-no-investors-needed/309414/2 "2025-08-04T23:09:41Z")

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awesome as always 🙂