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Preview The Top 1% Of Startup Talent
Jumpstart vets thousands of applications a month to select the top 1% of startup talent. Preview the talent that’s helped 500+ startups scale.
Trusted by startups backed by leading VCs
Sneak Peek
Meet some of our top candidates
Here’s a taste of the profiles you’ll find on Jumpstart. Get full access to another 35 candidates by signing up above.
Talent Categories
What kind of talent will you find?
Jumpstart has matched 1,000+ candidates with UK startups across generalist, commercial and marketing roles.
Generalist
Operators who context-switch across the business
- Founder Associates
- Chiefs of Staff
- BizOps
- Project Managers
Commercial
Revenue drivers who build pipeline and close deals
- SDRs & BDRs
- Account Executives
- RevOps
- Commercial & GTM Leads
Marketing
Creatives who drive awareness and acquisition
- Brand Strategists
- Content Marketers
- Growth Marketers
- Product Marketers
Platform Stats
The numbers behind the talent
Jumpstart puts every candidate through a three-stage vetting process in order to gain access to our platform.
Active Candidates
350+
Active jobseekers live on our platform
Acceptance Rate
1%
Of candidates make it onto our platform
Time to hire
63%
Of companies hire within a month
Trusted by 2,200+ UK startups
What founders say about Jumpstart
We’ve helped hundreds of UK startups hire exceptional talent. Here’s what they have to say.
John RoweCommercial Director @ Bloom ConstructionHired a Founder's AssociateShe is going extremely well - a high performer and making some impactful change to how the business is operating.
Ilonna BabakhanovaFinance & Operations @ LightdashHired through JumpstartIdris is getting on great! No complaints, he just moved to London a couple of weeks ago, very happy to have him in person.
William FairbairnCo-founder @ ZalosHired 3 through JumpstartI really like Jumpstart for our product and growth hiring.
Phil DaneshyarCEO & Co-founder @ Chalkie AIHired 2 through JumpstartWe are really happy with jumpstart quality of candidates.
Maya MehanGTM Lead @ Tunic PayHired 4 through JumpstartThe new platform looks great!
Benjamin DeanChief Operating Officer @ Square Mile FarmsHired through JumpstartWe've just made a hire through Jumpstart. Fees and terms are very reasonable vs industry standard. I've had a very good overall experience, the UX is top tier, lots of great, high potential candidates. Would highly recommend.
Reid CockrellCo-founder @ instep.aiHired a Founder's AssociateElla's doing great, really really pleased with her. She's certainly made my life 100x easier!
Andrew SheffieldVC Principal @ PlayfairHired an AnalystRefute just hired another Jumpstart-er and gave me feedback on how impressed they were with the level of talent. He actually mentioned that there were 4 people he could have hired.
Luca Bertoli-MitchellHead of Sales @ PlatformedHired two Commercial AssociatesGreat experience using Jumpstart - you've made it very easy for us, and we've been able to hire two people we're really excited about in less than four weeks.
Alex CrocombeCo-founder @ GojiHired 4 through JumpstartThe level of talent and expertise on Jumpstart is outstanding.
Ed StapletonProduct & Operations Director @ ZetiHired through JumpstartChuffed we managed to hire Sam Moody through you guys - he’s off to a great start!
Elliott PerksCo-founder @ JigcarHired a Content MarketerWe just hired an awesome candidate on Jumpstart! We drew complete blanks direct via LinkedIn for the role.
FAQs
Everything you need to know about the guide.
What is the candidate preview?
Our candidate preview is a free sneak peak at 35 Jumpstart profiles. You can browse our platform for free and explore candidates’ experience, education and video intros.
What type of candidates will I see?
The preview includes Generalists, Senior Generalists, Sales, Commercial and Marketing talent.
Can I hire directly from the preview?
The preview lets you trial our platform and the candidate profiles on it. To move forward with hiring, you’ll book a call with our team to discuss your specific needs, timeline, and we’ll match you with the best-fit candidates from our full pool of 350+.
How are candidates vetted?
Jumpstart receive ~5,000 applications a month. We put every candidate through a three-stage vetting process: CV, startup-specific case study and final-round interview. Only the top 1% who pass the process gain access to the platform.
Who are Jumpstart?
Jumpstart matches top early-career talent with UK startups. We receive 5,000+ applications monthly and put them through a three-step vetting process to find the top 1-2%. We combine candidates and startups on a free-to-use matchmaking platform and charge a single 15% fee when you hire, backed by a 90-day free replacement guarantee.
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