Things to Read

Take a look at our latest stories – from our startup guide to hiring a founder’s associate, to case studies from our candidates.

 

 

Jumpstart's BIG Startup 5K
Event

Jumpstart’s BIG Startup 5K Returns for 2025

LONDON, 10 JULY 2025 Jumpstart’s BIG Startup 5K is back! Following a wildly successful debut, Jumpstart is bringing the...

3 Minute Read
Series A Sales Team
Startups

How To Build Your Sales Team for Series A Growth

Just raised your Series A? This guide covers everything you need to build a scalable sales team, from hiring...

5 Minute Read
Jumpstart Community
Startups

Moving Beyond Founder-Led Sales

Still running founder-led sales at your startup? It might be holding you back. In this guide, we break down...

5 Minute Read
Startups

How to Hire Top Junior Sales Talent. A Guide for Startups.

Hiring junior sales talent in early-stage startups is uniquely hard. There’s no playbook, no brand awareness, and often no...

5 Minute Read
Alex Startup Marketing Journey
Case Studies

From Cold Calls to Podcasts: Alex’s Startup Marketing Journey.

From sales to startup marketing. We chat to Jumpstarter, Alex, about her transition into startup marketing.

5 Minute Read
Case Studies

Making the Leap: Transitioning from Consulting to Startup Marketing

From consulting to creative marketing: how Annie made the leap to startup life at Marleybones (with help from Jumpstart).

5 Minute Read
Job Search

How to write a top CV for a startup

Learn how to make a great first impression in a startup application by following our CV advice! TOP TIP💡:...

3 Minute Read
Startups

Startup Guide to Hiring a Founder’s Associate

Jumpstart's guide to hiring a founder's associate. Covering the role of a founder's associate in a startup and tips...

6 Minute Read
Case Studies, Job Search

Edward Anders: Why I chose the Founder’s Associate Role

Edward studied Economics and Politics at Bristol before joining Jumpstart's July 2021 cohort and landing a role at Compose...

2 Minute Read
Case Studies

Charlotte Rowell: Making a real difference as a Founder Associate

Charlotte joined our generalist programme in April 2022, and now is making a huge impact as a Founder Associate...

4 Minute Read
Case Studies

Paradis Farahati: from music student to analyst

Paradis studied Music at Oxford, where she was also the First Year Officer for her college, before joining our...

2 Minute Read
Startups

Responsibility, growth and promotion: 9 months into working at a startup

Maia chats with us about her experience at fast-growing startup Quell, 9 months into the role.

4 Minute Read

Matching top talent with top startups.

Job Search

Your Questions Answered: Entry Level Sales Roles in Startups

If you're brand new to the world of sales, or excited to dip your toe into the commercial side...

4 Minute Read
Job Search

5 Reasons You’ll Love Working in Sales

Plenty of Jumpstart graduates have started their careers in sales and are loving it! In this article, we talk...

5 Minute Read
Job Search, Startups

What the workplace can offer me and Generation Z

Our second place essay prize winner Hester Griffin shares her thoughts on the Future of the Job Market Generation...

4 Minute Read
Job Search

What your state school careers advisor never told you

Jumpstart alumni Hamza writes about his experience looking for startup roles, coming from a state-educated school. If you had...

3 Minute Read
Job Search

How to write a top CV for a startup

Learn how to make a great first impression in a startup application by following our CV advice! TOP TIP💡:...

3 Minute Read