Global career platform connecting archaeologists with jobs, colleagues, and resources across academic, commercial, and public sectors.
Institution
PastForwardHub
Role
Co-founder, Design & Web Development
Tools
Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Figma
Year
2025 - present
Location
Amsterdam & Vienna
Objective
Build a sustainable career platform for archaeologists offering a directory, job board, resources, and community features to address systemic job insecurity in the field.
Challenges
Building a platform that addresses systemic career challenges rather than offering short-term fixes
Coordinating co-founder responsibilities across design, development, marketing, and fundraising
Target Group
Archaeological professionals seeking stable career paths
Students and early-career researchers exploring opportunities
Institutions and organisations looking to hire archaeologists
Outcome
Live platform with directory, job board, resources, and community features. Endorsed by EAA/ECA, ANA, and Direcția Patrimoniu Digital. Kickstarter campaign with 29 backers.
Impact
Endorsed by key archaeological organisations across Europe
Kickstarter-backed with growing community of supporting archaeologists
First dedicated global career platform for the archaeology sector
