Making the Mundane Magical: yetipay and Jumpstart

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Claire Irwin, Founder's Associate @ yetipay

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.

How do you build a startup dream team?

“Hiring at a startup is like trying to build a rocket while flying it,” says Oliver, founder of yetipay, with a knowing smile.

Growing from a small team to doubling their headcount in just a year, yetipay needed more than just skilled professionals, they needed culture champions who could thrive in their fast-paced, ever-changing world.

Enter Jumpstart: not just a recruitment platform, but a matchmaker for bright talent and exciting startups.

Some of the yetipay Jumpstarters: Raf, Excel, Luke, Claire and Ash

Meet the Yeti Team: Where Did Your Startup Journey Begin?

Finding the Startup Spark

Luv, Founder’s Associate at Yetipay, knew he wanted more than the usual corporate path. He found his moment at a Jumpstart event buzzing with energy:

“I was hooked by the motivated, high-performing people all eager to make an impact. Jumpstart gave me the perfect chance to work with startups while all my friends were in bigger companies. The Battersea event was incredible, full of people who wanted to do something different.”

What Made yetipay Stand Out?

For Ash, Field Sales Manager at Yetipay, it was clear from the very first interview:

“The conversation was relaxed but professional, and the huge ambitions shone through from the get-go! I was looking for a role that was high-pressure but fun and rewarding, and yetipay has gone way above my expectations.”

The Power of Startup Adaptability

Raf, another Field Sales Manager, quickly noticed how yetipay’s agility set it apart:

“Something that really surprised me is how quickly yetipay adapts to the market. Being a small startup with a hands-on founder lets us move faster than the competition. We’re constantly testing cheaper MVPs, which means we can make mistakes, learn, improve, and repeat faster than anyone else.”

The experience has changed how Raf leads, too:

“I’ve really grown into sales leadership, learning how to motivate and guide a team to hit targets in such a competitive market.”

A Day in the Life

Claire, Founder’s Associate, loves the unpredictable nature of startup life:

“Explaining my job to my grandparents always reminds me how awesome it is. I’ve stomped around Soho in a pink Yeti suit, pitched clickbait articles to British tabloids, and tried my luck at the grind of cold outreach. Jumpstart’s generalist stream really opened the door to all this learning!”

More Than Just Hiring: Finding the Right People

Luke, yetipay’s Head of Ops (and a Jumpstart Alum himself!), gives the BTS on the hiring process:

“Hiring from Jumpstart’s talent pool made it so much easier to focus on finding the right cultural fit. Ambition and hustle were already a given when you’re working with the top 1%!”

With Jumpstart’s help, yetipay has built a dynamic, passionate team that’s ready for whatever’s next. And with £400 million in payments processed annually, they’ve got some big plans ahead.