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Welcome to your portal into the world of startups.

12
month programme of support to help you sample roles & missions across multiple companies.
£35k+
average salary by the end of your second placement, with uncapped potential.
9
possible skill pathways to choose between as you design your dream career.

We don’t believe in cookie cutter roles.

Design your dream career pathway

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Your bespoke launchpad:

Meet your cohort
January 2023
Congrats on making it in! Find your tribe at the launch event for our Founding Cohort in Central London. We'll help onboard and prep you for what's set to be a life-changing year.
February 2023
Our 4-week intensive bootcamp will be unlike any training you’ve received before. We’ll future-proof you with skills ranging from no-code automation, to pitching to clients, and insight-driven decision making.
Kickstart your journey
Your 1st placement
March 2023
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! In February, you’ll join a game-changing startup for your first placement. We’ll be on hand to support you throughout with continuous upskilling and community events.
September 2023
You’ve spent 6 months getting to know yourself in the working world. In our adaptive programme, you can choose to accept an increased salary through a permanent role, or Polygo again to sample another company to hone your unique edge. 
Stick or twist?
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Application Roadmap

Applications Open
The 4 key traits we look for:
Drive: You have an extraordinary level of ambition. You have the consistent determination to help you reach your goals.
Spark: You have a love for solving complex problems. Your eyes light up at a challenge.
Proactivity: You have a bias for action. You often take the initiative when things need to get done.
Curiosity: You have an appetite for infinite learning. You're excited by continuous improvement.
Complete a task
1st Round:
If your initial enquiry is successful, we will invite you to complete a short online task that helps us get to know your unique personality and values.These tasks are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of the degree you’ve done or the specific skills you’ve got.
Online test
2nd Round:
Pending your success in the task, we will invite you to complete an online test that will evaluate your problem solving and critical thinking skills (quant & qual).

This will take the form of a prepared case study and will be multiple choice.
Final interview
Final Round:
Congrats! You’ve made it to the final round. Your interview will be with one of Polygo’s founders and will be split into 2 parts:

Part 1: A prepared case study

Part 2: A behavioural interview based on your goals and motivations
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Match your unique self to your unique career:

I love that feel good sensation of success when I...
I FEEL MOST ALIVE WHEN I CAN SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO...
I WANT MY CAREER TO RESONATE WITH MY PURPOSE...
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Liaison

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Steel Pink
Steel Pink
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Data Analyst

Your potential to bring people together towards a goal is a strong indicator of future leadership.Combined with your gift for grounding decisions and arguments in data, you’ll have the opportunity to derive innovative, new solutions to important problems. As you design your career, you’ll want to pick a role that enables you to meet inspiring people with diverse perspectives. Personal networks compound over time and can become your professional superpower. Apply now to join our community of graduate all stars, sample careers & meet the full spectrum of people changing the game.

Commander

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Razzmatazz
Razzmatazz
Career paths for you
Data Analyst
Founder Associate

Your potential to bring people together towards a goal is a strong indicator of future leadership. Combined with your gift for grounding decisions and arguments in data, you’ll have the opportunity to derive innovative, new solutions to important problems. As you design your career, you'll want to spot opportunities that enable you to learn quickly and take on more responsibility. The startup world is all about amplifying excellence at pace. Work hard & you can fly through the ranks. Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will accelerate your career towards ambitious goals.

Mastermind

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Rosso Corsa
Rosso Corsa
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Data Analyst

Your potential to bring people together towards a goal is a strong indicator of future leadership. Combined with your gift for grounding decisions and arguments in data, you’ll have the opportunity to derive innovative, new solutions to important problems. As you design your career, you’ll want to apply the above to make an impact on a cause you care about. Startups are forging the future in everything from climate change to finance, health & social impact. Find your calling! Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will help you change the world.

Social Butterfly

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Burnt Sienna
Burnt Sienna
Career paths for you
Content Editor
Community Lead

Your potential to bring people together towards a goal is a strong indicator of future leadership. Combined with your passion for communicating and challenging convention, you will be well suited for high-growth roles that enable your storytelling skills to shine. As you design your career, you’ll want to pick a role that enables you to meet inspiring people with diverse perspectives. Personal networks compound over time and can become your professional superpower. Apply now to join our community of graduate all stars, sample careers & meet the full spectrum of people changing the game.

Seer

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Pistachio
Pistachio
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Marketing Associate

Your potential to bring people together towards a goal is a strong indicator of future leadership. Combined with your passion for communicating and challenging convention, you will be well suited for high-growth roles that enable your storytelling skills to shine. As you design your career, you'll want to spot opportunities that enable you to learn quickly and take on more responsibility. The startup world is all about amplifying excellence at pace. Work hard & you can fly through the ranks. Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will accelerate your career towards ambitious goals.

Wordsmith

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S-Lime
S-Lime
Career paths for you
Marketing Associate
Content Editor

Your potential to bring people together towards a goal is a strong indicator of future leadership. Combined with your passion for communicating and challenging convention, you will be well suited for high-growth roles that enable your storytelling skills to shine. As you design your career, you’ll want to apply the above to make an impact on a cause you care about. Startups are forging the future in everything from climate change to finance, health & social impact. Find your calling! Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will help you change the world.

Provider

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Magic Mint
Magic Mint
Career paths for you
Strategy & Ops
Community Lead

Your potential to bring people together towards a goal is a strong indicator of future leadership. Combined with your passion for getting lost in flow while solving complex problems, you have serious operator potential. As you design your career, you’ll want to pick a role that enables you to meet inspiring people with diverse perspectives. Personal networks compound over time and can become your professional superpower. Apply now to join our community of graduate all stars, sample careers & meet the full spectrum of people changing the game.

Voyager

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Front Left Purple
Front Left Purple
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Ops Lead

Your potential to bring people together towards a goal is a strong indicator of future leadership. Combined with your passion for getting lost in flow while solving complex problems, you have serious operator potential. As you design your career, you'll want to spot opportunities that enable you to learn quickly and take on more responsibility. The startup world is all about amplifying excellence at pace. Work hard & you can fly through the ranks. Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will accelerate your career towards ambitious goals.

Raconteur

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Blue Steel
Blue Steel
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Ops Lead

Your potential to bring people together towards a goal is a strong indicator of future leadership. Combined with your passion for getting lost in flow while solving complex problems, you have serious operator potential. As you design your career, you’ll want to apply the above to make an impact on a cause you care about. Startups are forging the future in everything from climate change to finance, health & social impact. Find your calling! Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will help you change the world.

Chess Master

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Orchid Phlox
Orchid Phlox
Career paths for you
Data Analyst
Product Designer

Your capacity to get your head down and ace tasks independently is a trait commonly seen in a company’s top performers. Combined with your gift for grounding decisions and arguments in data, you’ll have the opportunity to derive innovative, new solutions to important problems. As you design your career, you’ll want to pick a role that enables you to meet inspiring people with diverse perspectives. Personal networks compound over time and can become your professional superpower. Apply now to join our community of graduate all stars, sample careers & meet the full spectrum of people changing the game.

Pathfinder

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Roast Potato
Roast Potato
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Data Analyst

Your capacity to get your head down and ace tasks independently is a trait commonly seen in a company’s top performers. Combined with your gift for grounding decisions and arguments in data, you’ll have the opportunity to derive innovative, new solutions to important problems. As you design your career, you'll want to spot opportunities that enable you to learn quickly and take on more responsibility. The startup world is all about amplifying excellence at pace. Work hard & you can fly through the ranks. Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will accelerate your career towards ambitious goals.

Cartographer

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Peach Candyfloss
Peach Candyfloss
Career paths for you
Data Analyst
Strategy & Ops

Your capacity to get your head down and ace tasks independently is a trait commonly seen in a company’s top performers. Combined with your gift for grounding decisions and arguments in data, you’ll have the opportunity to derive innovative, new solutions to important problems. As you design your career, you’ll want to apply the above to make an impact on a cause you care about. Startups are forging the future in everything from climate change to finance, health & social impact. Find your calling! Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will help you change the world.

Philosopher

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Apricot Flame
Apricot Flame
Career paths for you
Content Lead
Marketing Associate

Your capacity to get your head down and ace tasks independently is a trait commonly seen in a company’s top performers. Combined with your passion for communicating and challenging convention, you will be well suited for high-growth roles that enable your storytelling skills to shine. As you design your career, you’ll want to pick a role that enables you to meet inspiring people with diverse perspectives. Personal networks compound over time and can become your professional superpower. Apply now to join our community of graduate all stars, sample careers & meet the full spectrum of people changing the game.

Scriptwriter

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Gecko Green
Gecko Green
Career paths for you
Content Editor
Marketing Associate

Your capacity to get your head down and ace tasks independently is a trait commonly seen in a company’s top performers. Combined with your passion for communicating and challenging convention, you will be well suited for high-growth roles that enable your storytelling skills to shine. As you design your career, you'll want to spot opportunities that enable you to learn quickly and take on more responsibility. The startup world is all about amplifying excellence at pace. Work hard & you can fly through the ranks. Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will accelerate your career towards ambitious goals.

Pioneer

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Sing, Canary
Sing, Canary
Career paths for you
Marketing Associate
Strategy & Ops Lead

Your capacity to get your head down and ace tasks independently is a trait commonly seen in a company’s top performers. Combined with your passion for communicating and challenging convention, you will be well suited for high-growth roles that enable your storytelling skills to shine. As you design your career, you’ll want to apply the above to make an impact on a cause you care about. Startups are forging the future in everything from climate change to finance, health & social impact. Find your calling! Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will help you change the world.

Optimiser

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Fluorescent Effervescent
Fluorescent Effervescent
Career paths for you
Strategy & Ops
Founder Associate

Your capacity to get your head down and ace tasks independently is a trait commonly seen in a company’s top performers. Combined with your passion for getting lost in flow while solving complex problems, you have serious operator potential. As you design your career, you’ll want to pick a role that enables you to meet inspiring people with diverse perspectives. Personal networks compound over time and can become your professional superpower. Apply now to join our community of graduate all stars, sample careers & meet the full spectrum of people changing the game.

Outlaw

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Periwinkle Lavender
Periwinkle Lavender
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Strategy & Ops Lead

Your capacity to get your head down and ace tasks independently is a trait commonly seen in a company’s top performers.Combined with your passion for getting lost in flow while solving complex problems, you have serious operator potential. As you design your career, you'll want to spot opportunities that enable you to learn quickly and take on more responsibility. The startup world is all about amplifying excellence at pace. Work hard & you can fly through the ranks. Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will accelerate your career towards ambitious goals.

Creator

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Azure Radiance
Azure Radiance
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Ops Associate

Your capacity to get your head down and ace tasks independently is a trait commonly seen in a company’s top performers. Combined with your passion for getting lost in flow while solving complex problems, you have serious operator potential. As you design your career, you’ll want to apply the above to make an impact on a cause you care about. Startups are forging the future in everything from climate change to finance, health & social impact. Find your calling! Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will help you change the world.

Mediator

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Flamingo Fixup
Flamingo Fixup
Career paths for you
Data Analyst
Community Lead

Your ability to thrive in isolated work sprints before combining with others is rare. Combined with your gift for grounding decisions and arguments in data, you’ll have the opportunity to derive innovative, new solutions to important problems. As you design your career, you’ll want to pick a role that enables you to meet inspiring people with diverse perspectives. Personal networks compound over time and can become your professional superpower. Apply now to join our community of graduate all stars, sample careers & meet the full spectrum of people changing the game.

Mayor

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Auburn Flame
Auburn Flame
Career paths for you
Product Designer
Founder Associate

Your ability to thrive in isolated work sprints before combining with others is rare. Combined with your gift for grounding decisions and arguments in data, you’ll have the opportunity to derive innovative, new solutions to important problems. As you design your career, you'll want to spot opportunities that enable you to learn quickly and take on more responsibility. The startup world is all about amplifying excellence at pace. Work hard & you can fly through the ranks. Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will accelerate your career towards ambitious goals.

Architect

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Valentine Red
Valentine Red
Career paths for you
Product Designer
Platform Associate

Your ability to thrive in isolated work sprints before combining with others is rare. Combined with your gift for grounding decisions and arguments in data, you’ll have the opportunity to derive innovative, new solutions to important problems. As you design your career, you’ll want to apply the above to make an impact on a cause you care about. Startups are forging the future in everything from climate change to finance, health & social impact. Find your calling! Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will help you change the world.

Node Connector

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Sunset Tango
Sunset Tango
Career paths for you
Community Lead
Platform Associate

Your ability to thrive in isolated work sprints before combining with others is highly sought after in the world of startups. Combined with your passion for communicating and challenging convention, you will be well suited for high-growth roles that enable your storytelling skills to shine. As you design your career, you’ll want to pick a role that enables you to meet inspiring people with diverse perspectives. Personal networks compound over time and can become your professional superpower. Apply now to join our community of graduate all stars, sample careers & meet the full spectrum of people changing the game.

Visionary

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GZ
GZ
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Future Founder

Your ability to thrive in isolated work sprints before combining with others is highly sought after in the world of startups. Combined with your passion for communicating and challenging convention, you will be well suited for high-growth roles that enable your storytelling skills to shine. As you design your career, you'll want to spot opportunities that enable you to learn quickly and take on more responsibility. The startup world is all about amplifying excellence at pace. Work hard & you can fly through the ranks. Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will accelerate your career towards ambitious goals.

Town Planner

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Zest Expression
Zest Expression
Career paths for you
Content Creator
Platform Associate

Your ability to thrive in isolated work sprints before combining with others is highly sought after in the world of startups. Combined with your passion for communicating and challenging convention, you will be well suited for high-growth roles that enable your storytelling skills to shine. As you design your career, you’ll want to apply the above to make an impact on a cause you care about. Startups are forging the future in everything from climate change to finance, health & social impact. Find your calling! Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will help you change the world.

Provider

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Maya Turtle
Maya Turtle
Career paths for you
Strategy & Ops
Founder Associate

Your ability to thrive in isolated work sprints before combining with others is highly sought after in the world of startups. Combined with your passion for getting lost in flow while solving complex problems, you have serious operator potential. As you design your career, you’ll want to pick a role that enables you to meet inspiring people with diverse perspectives. Personal networks compound over time and can become your professional superpower. Apply now to join our community of graduate all stars, sample careers & meet the full spectrum of people changing the game.

Voyager

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Electric Fandango
Electric Fandango
Career paths for you
Founder Associate
Future Founder

Your ability to thrive in isolated work sprints before combining with others is highly sought after in the world of startups. Combined with your passion for getting lost in flow while solving complex problems, you have serious operator potential. As you design your career, you'll want to spot opportunities that enable you to learn quickly and take on more responsibility. The startup world is all about amplifying excellence at pace. Work hard & you can fly through the ranks. Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will accelerate your career towards ambitious goals.

Missionary

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Bluebonnet
Bluebonnet
Career paths for you
Ops Associate
Founder Associate

Your ability to thrive in isolated work sprints before combining with others is highly sought after in the world of startups. Combined with your passion for getting lost in flow while solving complex problems, you have serious operator potential. As you design your career, you’ll want to apply the above to make an impact on a cause you care about. Startups are forging the future in everything from climate change to finance, health & social impact. Find your calling! Apply now to join our Founding Cohort, sample careers & pick a path that will help you change the world.

What we look for

No CVs. We want to learn about the real you.

You have a love for solving complex problems. Your eyes light up at a challenge.
You have an appetite for infinite learning. You're excited by continuous improvement.
You have an extraordinary level of ambition. You have the consistent determination to help you reach your goals.
You have a bias to action. You often take the initiative when things need to get done.

Startups are about personal growth & making an impact.

Joining a startup gives you unparalleled opportunities to grow and make an impact on the world in an area that matters to you.

"Supporting founders who are motivated by solving big problems and seeing their journey from idea to execution is the most rewarding part of my role."
Olivia Brooks
VC, Founders Factory
"If you want to do an MBA, just go and work at a startup. Finding a group of people who are energised by the same problem is like nothing else."
Hannah Nommé
Founder, Eldur Studios
"As a VC, I love seeing what's on the leading edge, as it gives me a glimpse into what the future looks like. The ambition of founders solving big problems is infectious."
Masamba Senghore
VC, MMC Ventures
"A startup gives you the opportunity to own and progress a mission - the feeling of solving a problem for another human with your own solution is incomparable."
Zubair Junjunia
Founder, ZNotes
"The strength of community in startup environments is unrivalled. The feeling of everyone pushing towards the same mission is magnetic."
Martin Bielicki
Special Projects, Founders Forum
"Startups have unrivalled professional development & career progression. Flat hierarchy structures give you true agency & the ability to act creatively."
Rebecca Watkins
Education, Arbor
"As one of the first employees at multiple early-stage startups, I have a great understanding of what it takes to build a successful company."
Aaliya Manji
Former Head of People, Coleap
"Startups attract a type of person who believes they can change the world. Their passion is electric and when times get tough, that's what matters."
Edward Ashton-Johnson
CEO, Foundrs
"In any startup, there is more to do than there are people, which creates massive opportunity to grow and have a crazy level of impact."
Sofia Verkhoturova
Chief of Staff, Hadrian
"I've grown from intern to product designer in less than a year. The learning curve is steep and it's exactly the challenge I wanted to launch my career."
Kyling Saw
Product, Educai
"Startups attract a type of person who believes they can change the world. Their passion is electric and when times get tough, that's what matters."
Edward Ashton-Johnson
CEO, Foundrs
"A startup gives you the opportunity to own and progress a mission - the feeling of solving a problem for another human with your own solution is incomparable."
Zubair Junjunia
Founder, ZNotes
"The strength of community in startup environments is unrivalled. The feeling of everyone pushing towards the same mission is magnetic."
Martin Bielicki
Special Projects, Founders Forum
"If you want to do an MBA, just go and work at a startup. Finding a group of people who are energised by the same problem is like nothing else."
Hannah Nommé
Founder, Eldur Studios
"In any startup, there is more to do than there are people, which creates massive opportunity to grow and have a crazy level of impact."
Sofia Verkhoturova
Chief of Staff, Hadrian
"I've grown from intern to product designer in less than a year. The learning curve is steep and it's exactly the challenge I wanted to launch my career."
Kyling Saw
Product, Educai
"As a VC, I love seeing what's on the leading edge, as it gives me a glimpse into what the future looks like. The ambition of founders solving big problems is infectious."
Masamba Senghore
VC, MMC Ventures
"As one of the first employees at multiple early-stage startups, I have a great understanding of what it takes to build a successful company."
Aaliya Manji
Former Head of People, Coleap
"Startups have unrivalled professional development & career progression. Flat hierarchy structures give you true agency & the ability to act creatively."
Rebecca Watkins
Education, Arbor
"Supporting founders who are motivated by solving big problems and seeing their journey from idea to execution is the most rewarding part of my role."
Olivia Brooks
VC, Founders Factory
"Supporting founders who are motivated by solving big problems and seeing their journey from idea to execution is the most rewarding part of my role."
Olivia Brooks
VC, Founders Factory
"If you want to do an MBA, just go and work at a startup. Finding a group of people who are energised by the same problem is like nothing else."
Hannah Nommé
Founder, Eldur Studios
"As a VC, I love seeing what's on the leading edge, as it gives me a glimpse into what the future looks like. The ambition of founders solving big problems is infectious."
Masamba Senghore
VC, MMC Ventures
"The strength of community in startup environments is unrivalled. The feeling of everyone pushing towards the same mission is magnetic."
Martin Bielicki
Special Projects, Founders Forum
"In any startup, there is more to do than there are people, which creates massive opportunity to grow and have a crazy level of impact."
Sofia Verkhoturova
Chief of Staff, Hadrian
"Supporting founders who are motivated by solving big problems and seeing their journey from idea to execution is the most rewarding part of my role."
Olivia Brooks
VC, Founders Factory
"If you want to do an MBA, just go and work at a startup. Finding a group of people who are energised by the same problem is like nothing else."
Hannah Nommé
Founder, Eldur Studios
"As a VC, I love seeing what's on the leading edge, as it gives me a glimpse into what the future looks like. The ambition of founders solving big problems is infectious."
Masamba Senghore
VC, MMC Ventures
"The strength of community in startup environments is unrivalled. The feeling of everyone pushing towards the same mission is magnetic."
Martin Bielicki
Special Projects, Founders Forum
"In any startup, there is more to do than there are people, which creates massive opportunity to grow and have a crazy level of impact."
Sofia Verkhoturova
Chief of Staff, Hadrian
"Supporting founders who are motivated by solving big problems and seeing their journey from idea to execution is the most rewarding part of my role."
Olivia Brooks
VC, Founders Factory
"If you want to do an MBA, just go and work at a startup. Finding a group of people who are energised by the same problem is like nothing else."
Hannah Nommé
Founder, Eldur Studios
"As a VC, I love seeing what's on the leading edge, as it gives me a glimpse into what the future looks like. The ambition of founders solving big problems is infectious."
Masamba Senghore
VC, MMC Ventures
"The strength of community in startup environments is unrivalled. The feeling of everyone pushing towards the same mission is magnetic."
Martin Bielicki
Special Projects, Founders Forum
"In any startup, there is more to do than there are people, which creates massive opportunity to grow and have a crazy level of impact."
Sofia Verkhoturova
Chief of Staff, Hadrian
"Supporting founders who are motivated by solving big problems and seeing their journey from idea to execution is the most rewarding part of my role."
Olivia Brooks
VC, Founders Factory
"If you want to do an MBA, just go and work at a startup. Finding a group of people who are energised by the same problem is like nothing else."
Hannah Nommé
Founder, Eldur Studios
"As a VC, I love seeing what's on the leading edge, as it gives me a glimpse into what the future looks like. The ambition of founders solving big problems is infectious."
Masamba Senghore
VC, MMC Ventures
"The strength of community in startup environments is unrivalled. The feeling of everyone pushing towards the same mission is magnetic."
Martin Bielicki
Special Projects, Founders Forum
"In any startup, there is more to do than there are people, which creates massive opportunity to grow and have a crazy level of impact."
Sofia Verkhoturova
Chief of Staff, Hadrian
"I've grown from intern to product designer in less than a year. The learning curve is steep and it's exactly the challenge I wanted to launch my career."
Kyling Saw
Product, Educai
"Startups have unrivalled professional development & career progression. Flat hierarchy structures give you true agency & the ability to act creatively."
Rebecca Watkins
Education, Arbor
"Startups attract a type of person who believes they can change the world. Their passion is electric and when times get tough, that's what matters."
Edward Ashton-Johnson
CEO, Foundrs
"As one of the first employees at multiple early-stage startups, I have a great understanding of what it takes to build a successful company."
Aaliya Manji
Former Head of People, Coleap
"A startup gives you the opportunity to own and progress a mission - the feeling of solving a problem for another human with your own solution is incomparable."
Zubair Junjunia
Founder, ZNotes
"I've grown from intern to product designer in less than a year. The learning curve is steep and it's exactly the challenge I wanted to launch my career."
Kyling Saw
Product, Educai
"Startups have unrivalled professional development & career progression. Flat hierarchy structures give you true agency & the ability to act creatively."
Rebecca Watkins
Education, Arbor
"Startups attract a type of person who believes they can change the world. Their passion is electric and when times get tough, that's what matters."
Edward Ashton-Johnson
CEO, Foundrs
"As one of the first employees at multiple early-stage startups, I have a great understanding of what it takes to build a successful company."
Aaliya Manji
Former Head of People, Coleap
"A startup gives you the opportunity to own and progress a mission - the feeling of solving a problem for another human with your own solution is incomparable."
Zubair Junjunia
Founder, ZNotes
"I've grown from intern to product designer in less than a year. The learning curve is steep and it's exactly the challenge I wanted to launch my career."
Kyling Saw
Product, Educai
"Startups have unrivalled professional development & career progression. Flat hierarchy structures give you true agency & the ability to act creatively."
Rebecca Watkins
Education, Arbor
"Startups attract a type of person who believes they can change the world. Their passion is electric and when times get tough, that's what matters."
Edward Ashton-Johnson
CEO, Foundrs
"As one of the first employees at multiple early-stage startups, I have a great understanding of what it takes to build a successful company."
Aaliya Manji
Former Head of People, Coleap
"A startup gives you the opportunity to own and progress a mission - the feeling of solving a problem for another human with your own solution is incomparable."
Zubair Junjunia
Founder, ZNotes
"I've grown from intern to product designer in less than a year. The learning curve is steep and it's exactly the challenge I wanted to launch my career."
Kyling Saw
Product, Educai
"Startups have unrivalled professional development & career progression. Flat hierarchy structures give you true agency & the ability to act creatively."
Rebecca Watkins
Education, Arbor
"Startups attract a type of person who believes they can change the world. Their passion is electric and when times get tough, that's what matters."
Edward Ashton-Johnson
CEO, Foundrs
"As one of the first employees at multiple early-stage startups, I have a great understanding of what it takes to build a successful company."
Aaliya Manji
Former Head of People, Coleap
"A startup gives you the opportunity to own and progress a mission - the feeling of solving a problem for another human with your own solution is incomparable."
Zubair Junjunia
Founder, ZNotes

Kickstart your career today.

Your questions, answered.

What startups can I work at?

As part of Founders Forum, we work with some of the top venture-backed startups and scaleups in Europe. They operate across various sectors, including EdTech, ClimateTech, FemTech, Fintech and LegalTech, and are itching for top talent, like you. When you join Polygo, you’ll become part of a wider community that lies at the heart of global tech. 

How do I demonstrate the qualities you’re looking for?

We want to hear about all the things that you’re afraid to put on a cover letter. The things that make your eyes light up. The things that make you, you. The 4 qualities we look for–spark, curiosity, drive and proactivity–are found in people who see an opportunity when others see a problem. Not everybody will be suited to our programme, but if you have a relentless desire to solve tricky problems and want to do something totally different, we want to chat. 

When is the application deadline?

Applications for our founding cohort close on 18th November 2022. 

What is career dating?

You wouldn’t marry your first date, so why settle for your first job? As things stand, you’re expected to know exactly which company you want to settle down with as soon as you leave university. We don’t think that’s realistic. We believe that you should be able to try out multiple roles, companies and missions at the start of your career. With Polygo, you’ll spend at least 12 months ‘dating’ different roles at various startups to figure out what your calling is.