From state school to startup: things I wish I knew
8 January 2026
We chat with Emily (September 2021 cohort), about her experiences getting to grips with the startup world.
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From Cold Calls to Podcasts: Alex’s Startup Marketing Journey.
23 April 2025
From sales to startup marketing. We chat to Jumpstarter, Alex, about her transition into startup marketing.
Making the Leap: Transitioning from Consulting to Startup Marketing
17 April 2025
From consulting to creative marketing: how Annie made the leap to startup life at Marleybones (with help from Jumpstart).
Making the Mundane Magical: yetipay and Jumpstart
7 April 2025
Imagine a startup where every team member feels like they’re part of something bigger than just a job. That’s the magic that founder Oliver Pugh, has been brewing at yetipay, and Jumpstart has been his secret ingredient in assembling a team that’s anything but ordinary.
The Jumpstarters transforming the world of Fintech
15 June 2023
We always love it when a startup sees something special in our candidates and makes a hire. But, we love it even MORE when they
Harris Mahmood: ‘Climbing the Mountain’ of startup careers
7 June 2023
Hey Harris – great to catchup with you today! For those who don’t know you – could you start by giving us a quick run-down
Charlotte Rowell: Making a real difference as a Founder Associate
27 April 2023
Charlotte studied Modern European Languages and History at Durham, and worked as an Allocation Analyst at TK Maxx, before joining Jumpstart’s April 2022 generalist programme.
Your Questions Answered: Entry Level Sales Roles in Startups
26 January 2023
Interested in a role in sales or commercial, but not sure what’s out there? We’ve curated a list of the top roles you can expect
5 Reasons You’ll Love Working in Sales
25 January 2023
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine working in sales? More often than not the archaic ‘sleazy’ salesperson comes to mind,
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Nina Mirtaheri: the power of the Switcher programme
17 November 2022
Nina had worked at ASOS and a high-growth startup before joining our *first ever* Switcher cohort at the start of 2022. She’s now working as
What the workplace can offer me and Generation Z
27 October 2022
Our second place essay prize winner Hester Griffin shares her thoughts on the Future of the Job Market Generation Z encompasses birth years starting from
Love Island and the Future of Sustainable Fashion
5 October 2022
Essay prize winner Amy Brook shares her thoughts on the shift towards sustainable fashion, and whether this trend is here to stay. In a summer
Seyi Oluwasanmi: the reality of working in operations at a startup
10 August 2022
We chat with Jumpstart Alumni Seyi about Scribeless, operations, and finding the right startup for you. Hey Seyi, thanks for chatting with us! Could you
Ajay Palekar: changing the future of work
10 August 2022
Ajay tells us about his experience on the Jumpstart Switchers cohort, searching for his next startup venture. In spring 2022, I was offered a place
What your state school careers advisor never told you
10 August 2022
Jumpstart alumni Hamza writes about his experience looking for startup roles, coming from a state-educated school. If you had told me when I was at
Responsibility, growth and promotion: 9 months into working at a startup
26 July 2022
Maia (October 2020 cohort) chats with us about her experiences at a fast-growing startup, 9 months into the role. Hey Maia, thank you for chatting
Isobel Hopkins: finding a startup that matches your values
14 June 2022
Isobel studied History at Durham, doing freelance work on the side, before joining Jumpstart. Her work in particular influenced her interests after graduation. “Through freelancing,
How to write a top CV for a startup
9 June 2022
Learn how to make a great first impression in a startup application by following our CV advice! TOP TIP💡: Check out our CV template for
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Sam Hou: from corporate to startup
1 June 2022
Before Jumpstart, Sam spent most of his time getting to grips with the corporate world. From working as an investment analyst at CSOP – an
Jonas Keavney: choosing startups over corporates
11 May 2022
“Before Jumpstart I was mindlessly applying to corporate grad schemes I wasn’t particularly interested in at all, writing obscene numbers of cover letters for jobs
Paradis Farahati: from music student to analyst
9 May 2022
Paradis studied Music at Oxford, where she was also the First Year Officer for her college, before joining our November 2021 Generalist cohort. Straight away,
Sophia Shafiee: from studying Classics to building an e-commerce brand
9 May 2022
Like a lot of grads, when Jumpstart Alum Sophia first left uni she wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted to do, but was looking for
Hatty Tagart: working in social media at a tech startup
9 May 2022
“The Jumpstart process was the easiest and most organised employment process I’ve ever encountered. The team thinks of absolutely everything, from socials, to email introductions
Daniel Leung: Where AI meets sustainability
7 May 2022
 “Before Jumpstart, I did a bunch of random stuff. I studied Engineering, but then decided that wasn’t really for me, so I went on
Nadia Elgaddal: Changing the game in women’s health
7 May 2022
Before joining, Nadia was the Lead Editor at The Tab Warwick, and completed a nine-week internship with the Civil Service. But her application to Jumpstart
More state school grads should join startups! Here’s why.
6 May 2022
Expectations and Challenges I was lucky to go to a very good state school which encouraged me to pursue my interests, but it wasn’t until
Edward Anders: Why I chose the Founder’s Associate Role
6 May 2022
 “Before Jumpstart, I had always assumed that I had to go down the corporate route. But I’d always seen the consulting route as a
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Ellie Cole: making retirement joyful with The Joy Club
5 May 2022
The Joy Club is on a mission to help people enjoy their retirement. Their membership platform offers tons of fun online activities, helping retirees making