At The Ascend Foundation,
your career aspirations become our mission.

Personalised job search and career coaching services designed to help you find, grow, and thrive in your career.

Work with us to unlock your potential and build a fulfilling career.

  • I was interviewing for my first developer position, and Phillipa was instrumental in me being offered that position. She helped feel confident in every step of the hiring process.

    Enrica F, Software Engineer

  • Giovanni went above and beyond and provided me with insightful CV reviews and tips that helped me land my new job. I can only recommend the Ascend Foundation and the service they provide.

    Yash G, Civil Engineer

  • Working with Ascend has enabled me to create a set of personal goals that have massively improved my performance in my current role.

    Cynthia R, Software Engineer

Phillipa Rodney

“We built this company to help professionals leverage their values for career growth.”

  • Co-Founder

    Named one of the 2024 Best & Brightest MBA Students with Imperial College London, Giovanni's impressive career includes roles at Rolls-Royce and Amazon, where he gained invaluable experience and leadership skills.

    Giovanni is a Chartered Engineer with five years as a strategy and operations manager. He has led multinational companies. to optimize their processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

  • Co-Founder

    Phillipa Rodney is an accomplished software engineering leader, chartered engineer, and 2024 Women in Software Winner. She is particularly passionate about people leadership and cultivating excellence within engineering cultures.

    With five years of experience as a hiring manager and over a decade of providing mentorship in the tech industry, Phillipa has guided many individuals in landing STEM roles and developing career confidence and growth strategies.

Giovanni Sobrero

“Our diverse backgrounds, strong networks, and shared passion drive us to make a positive impact on the world.”


Unlock your potential today.