Alexander Zhou
About Alexander Zhou
Alexander Zhou is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hirebolt, with extensive experience in real estate, fintech, and hospitality sectors.
Current Position at Hirebolt
Alexander Zhou is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hirebolt, a role he has held since 2021. Based in London, England, Hirebolt aims to revolutionize the hiring process through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Entrepreneur First
In 2021, Alexander Zhou was a cohort member of LD16 at Entrepreneur First for two months. Entrepreneur First is a talent investor that supports ambitious individuals in building technology companies from scratch.
Co-Founder and CEO of Revenir
From 2019 to 2021, Alexander Zhou served as the Co-Founder and CEO of Revenir in London, UK. Revenir operated in the fintech space, providing innovative financial solutions.
Real Estate Development Background
Alexander Zhou has significant experience in real estate development. He worked as a Summer Associate at Strategic Property Partners, LLC in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2017 and as a Real Estate Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs in Greater New York City Area in 2016.
Education and Academic Credentials
Alexander Zhou holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Management from Imperial College Business School (2018-2019), a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Real Estate Finance from University of Cambridge (2017-2018), and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Hotel Administration from Cornell University (2013-2017).
Participation in Y Combinator
Alexander Zhou is a two-time participant in the Y Combinator startup accelerator program, having been involved in the W20 and S21 batches. Y Combinator is known for its rigorous and competitive selection process, supporting early-stage startups with mentorship and funding.
Funding and Investment
Alexander Zhou successfully raised funding from notable investors including 7percent Ventures and Helium 3 Ventures. His ventures have received backing from Entrepreneur First, highlighting his strong presence in the startup ecosystem.
Internship Experience
Alexander Zhou holds a diverse range of internship experiences including roles at Vanke, TheSquareFoot, Herbert F. Johnson Art Museum, Perkins+Will, Shenzhen Institute of Building Research, and AUBE. These positions provided him with skills across strategy, investment, customer acquisition, and project management in various fields.