Gatsbie
Founded by Xiru Lyu · London, UK · Career · Launch Stage
Gatsbie is a trusted, alumni-powered referral platform that helps students and early-career professionals get hired, funded, and supported through warm intros. Built on verified school networks, Gatsbie turns connections into real opportunities.
To turn trusted professional networks into opportunities—helping top-tier students and alumni get referred, hired, funded, and supported through warm, credible connections. Global, with current focus on key hubs: London, Dubai, New York, and major cities in the EU.
Gatsbie expands access to high-quality opportunities for students and early-career professionals, especially those without established networks. By enabling trusted referrals and building a give-and-get community, it reduces reliance on cold outreach and levels the playing field for ambitious talent. Over time, Gatsbie’s Philanthropy Fund will reinvest in university clubs, student-led initiatives, and access-focused projects to empower the next generation of leaders.
What they need right now
We’re looking for supporters who can help us spread the word about GATSBIE. Post in their LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and other social media networks. Post to share: We launched gatsbie.net last week, an exclusive networking platform where alumni can post jobs, refer students, and share interview tips. (Designed for top business schools, email-verified or invite-only.) The job market is tough, and now more than ever, students need alumni support to land their next opportunity. We take identity and reputation verification to the next level: you can confirm where you studied or worked, or ask friends to vouch for you. We do believe that in this chaotic world, it is important you can find in Gatsbie a sharable digital resume that is linked to your work or school email, but also endorsed by your colleagues and classmates. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsIQDI_uQ/5zHXYnf3iOuhUCWjA9SE9Q/view?utm_content=DAGsIQDI_uQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer