CV (First Ascent)

CV/Resume (in English)

Motivation - First Ascent [Mandatory]

Why would you like to participate in First Ascent?

Nationality [Mandatory]

Nationality

Name of university - FTWR

In which university do you study or did you study?

Please list all your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (including ongoing ones), along with their official grading system and your Grade Point Average (GPA). Do not use your final graduation mark. You don't need to provide transcripts at this stage.

GPA - Events [Mandatory]

University degrees and GPA

How did you learn about First Ascent?

What’s your gender identity?

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First Ascent Business

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12 hours of team challenges, embedded in a weekend at the Bending Spoons Milan HQ for Europe’s most ambitious business-minded students and graduates

It’s an unmissable, all-expenses-paid opportunity to network, impress, and find out what you’re capable of.

First Ascent Business is a weekend-long event for Europe’s most promising students and recent graduates who share a passion for business, technology, and taking on ambitious challenges.

Collaboration meets competition in a series of exciting challenges that connect the complexities of business and tech. Get a feel for how logic, teamwork, and business acumen make the difference in developing successful strategies.

Test your abilities and reach new heights

Team up with other incredibly talented young people. Forge lifelong friendships and share your passions with like-minded peers. After all, great business is all about curious people coming together and making remarkable things happen.

Network with the best

Meet the people shaping Bending Spoons, get a closer look at their work, and discover what fuels strategic decisions at one of Europe’s leading tech companies.

Step behind the scenes

Enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Milan—travel, accommodation, food, drinks, and activities are covered by Bending Spoons. Plus, each member of the winning team will take home a brand-new MacBook to further sweeten their victory.

A top prize for an impressive win

“It was an amazing event, where I met extraordinary people and enjoyed every single minute of the experience.”

“The event has been a great chance to collaborate with talented, like-minded people, to solve tough challenges, but also to have fun together and to learn an incredible amount of things in such a short time.”

“The Ascenders were all brought together by a very rare and invaluable combination of traits: having incredibly remarkable stories and achievements under their belt, while at the same time being extremely humble, likeable, down to earth and overall eager to learn from each other.”

If you like the sound of the event and think you might be good at it, go ahead and apply! 💪

Why self-reject?

Since its founding in 2013, Bending Spoons has served over a billion people across the globe through its suite of digital technology products, including Brightcove, Evernote, Meetup, Remini, StreamYard, and WeTransfer.

At First Ascent Business, you’ll dive into real-world business challenges, see how strategy meets innovation, and connect with some of the brightest minds in your field.

Explore open positions at Bending Spoons.

First Ascent is organized and sponsored by Bending Spoons.

We value an excellent academic record. Business acumen and an ambitious mindset will score you extra points.

Here’s what it takes to become an Ascender:

You’re a student at a European university or you graduated from one between 2023 and 2025

You’re ambitious, eager to test your limits, and ready to take on a tough challenge

You’re passionate about innovation in the digital space and curious about the business side of the tech industry

Only the top thirty applicants make the cut.

We’re committed to selecting Ascenders who are bright, passionate, and motivated. That’s why each step is carefully crafted to ensure your talent has the opportunity to shine.

Screening based on CV, motivation, and academic record

Online logic-based and behavioral challenges

First Ascent Business

⛔️Applications are currently closed!