Our approval criteria.
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What our ambassadors check before they vote. Be honest — it's a fit question, not a test.
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RoleYou lead technology at company level — CTO, VP Engineering or Head of Engineering with company-wide scope.
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Team10+ FTEs on your tech team today, or in the recent past.
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BusinessA software or tech-driven product. No agencies, no consultancies.
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Peer-levelNo vendor, sales or recruiting role. Nothing to sell into the room.
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Give and takeYou're willing to answer, not just ask.
Not all five? Apply anyway — if Next fits better, we'll offer it instead of a no.