Filling out TechNation application: Are you currently employed?

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Hello everyone, I’m currently filling the tech nation application form and I need some help with the following question: Are you currently employed? (either as an employee or as a founder/director)

Quick background about me: I co-founded a startup that was acquired, then I took a break to figure out my next venture. I have a new startup idea that I want to start in the UK which I will explain in my personal statement (there’s no company registration yet), and in the meanwhile, I currently advise and coach other early-stage startups but just in a mentorship capacity.

Should I answer that question “No” since my new idea is still not registered yet?

Thanks a lot.

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Just be honest, if you’re unemployed answer No.
it’s not a problem, just needs to be consistent with the rest of your application. (e.g. your personal statement)

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Thanks @Ido_Moshe for the advice … yes, I wanna be honest and consistent with the rest of the application.
I think what’s confusing me is that in my personal statement, I will explain my plans for my startup and give details of what I will be doing as a founder. But technically, it’s not established yet to give registration numbers and websites.

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Sounds like it’s good material for the personal statement, but for your evidence you’ll need to bring additional, unrelated proofs.