20Growth: The $6.6B Growth Engine Behind ElevenLabs | Why ElevenLabs Do Not Have PMs | The 7 Part Launch Playbook to Crush All Launches with Luke Harries, Head of Growth @ ElevenLabs
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
This is 20 Growth with me, Harry Sebbings, and I'm so excited for the episode today. This is the best 20 Growth show that we've ever done. It's the most downloaded 20 Growth show of 2025, featuring Eleven Labs' head of growth, Luke Harries. Now, this was recorded in May, but now the company is valued at close to $7 billion, does $400 million in revenue, and has some absolute crackers like why 11 Labs don't have PMs. Luke is one of the best, and this was a masterclass in how the very best do growth in 2025 and 2026. But before we dive into the show today, SecureFrame empowers businesses to build trust with customers by simplifying information security and compliance through AI and automation.
What is the $6.6B growth engine behind ElevenLabs?
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Why did Luke Harries initially say 'no' to investing in ElevenLabs?
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How does ElevenLabs implement a horizontal product strategy?
That's framer.com slash design, promo code growth. Rules and restrictions may apply. You have now arrived at your destination. Luke, I am so excited for this, dude. Listen, we've been fortunate enough to get to know each other. I so appreciate our relationship, by the way, first, which is like a heartfelt start, which is unusual for a 20-year-old. But thank you so much for joining me, man. Yeah, thanks so much for having me. Excited to be here. Now, I was just chatting to Matty before this, actually, on my walk around the park.
What strategies help build scalable growth teams?
And he said, ask him first, like, how did we first connect in terms of you and Matty? And how did you first get to know about 11 Labs?
Yeah, so we met when we were 19 and we did a hackathon at Cambridge. We rocked up. It's me, Matty, this guy called Philip who organized it. He's Polish and he basically brought together his smartest friends and me to compete at this hackathon. My top tip for any young people listening is do hackathons with your smartest friends.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:44
2
What is the $6.6B growth engine behind ElevenLabs?
0:44–2:08
3
Why did Luke Harries initially say 'no' to investing in ElevenLabs?
2:08–3:07
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How does ElevenLabs implement a horizontal product strategy?
3:07–3:35
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What strategies help build scalable growth teams?
3:35–4:12
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What is the 7-part launch playbook that drives success for products?
4:12–4:42
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What insights can be gained about CAC and performance marketing in AI?
4:42–5:16
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How can you effectively use SEO with a mini-tool strategy?
5:16–1:13:33
Speakers
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