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Peter Wood

Peter Wood

Founder and CEO dedicated to empowering early talent in startups

London, England, United Kingdom
Joined April 2026

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Summary

Peter is a driven entrepreneur with a passion for guiding students and early-career individuals into the startup world. He founded The Graduate Guide, initially a podcast, out of his own frustration with traditional career paths after studying history at UCL. This initiative has since evolved into a platform focused on connecting emerging talent with UK startups and scaleups, demonstrating his commitment to addressing the graduate job market crisis. co+3
His professional experience showcases a dynamic career trajectory within the startup ecosystem, ranging from Co-founder & CEO roles (Calibr, The Graduate Guide) to strategic positions in venture scouting (EWOR) and partnerships/events (Water2, EasyA, Huzzle.com). This diverse background reflects his ability to adapt, lead, and contribute across various aspects of startup growth and development. vizzy+3
Peter is described as an enthusiastic and articulate motivator with a natural flair for presentation. His psychometric profile highlights strong extroverted feeling and thinking traits, indicating an engaging, decisive, and empathetic personality. He excels in fostering harmonious relationships, has a strong self-belief, and is driven by future possibilities. vizzy

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