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The Graduate Guide

The Graduate Guide is a community-driven platform based in Kings Cross, London, that supports graduates and young professionals in launching their careers within UK startups and scaleups. It offers networking opportunities, upskilling programs, and career guidance.

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Overview

What The Graduate Guide does

What The Graduate Guide is

The Graduate Guide is a community-driven platform based in Kings Cross, London, that supports graduates and young professionals in launching their careers within UK startups and scaleups. It offers networking opportunities, upskilling programs, and career guidance.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Founded
Founded in 2024
Approximate age
About 2 years
Structured capabilities
Community
Last reviewed
March 31, 2026

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Capability profile

The Graduate Guide as a community

Community overview

The Graduate Guide is an organization founded by Peter Wood and Marlene Leiss, aimed at addressing the challenges faced by graduates in the job market. It was established after Peter's experiences while studying history at University College London (UCL), where he recognized a gap in career options for graduates. The organization is based in Kings Cross, London, and focuses on upskilling emerging talent to join startups and scaleups in the UK.

Community focus

The Graduate Guide provides services aimed at connecting graduates with startup job opportunities. They focus on the startup ecosystem, offering support for individuals looking to build their own startups or join existing ones. Their approach is candidate-first, emphasizing the importance of energy, initiative, and genuine interest in the companies graduates join.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Students · Founders
Benefits
job-placement
Program types
community
Selection criteria
open

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 31, 2026

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