Alex Cheswick
About Alex Cheswick
Alex Cheswick is a Senior Associate at ZINC, where he focuses on helping early-stage startups secure funding and validate their business propositions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Exeter and a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship from UCL.
Work at Zinc
Alex Cheswick currently serves as a Senior Associate at Zinc, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he engages in activities aimed at helping startups secure additional funding. His focus includes assisting early-stage startups in validating their product and commercial propositions. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Associate at Zinc for four months in 2023. His contributions align with Zinc VC's mission of enhancing health and financial resilience through venture building.
Education and Expertise
Alex Cheswick holds a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Exeter. He also studied at University College London (UCL), where he earned a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. Additionally, he completed the International Baccalaureate at King Edward's School in Birmingham. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in venture capital and startup support.
Background
Before joining Zinc, Alex Cheswick gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as an Operations Intern at Iris Inc. for two months in 2020 and completed a one-month Operations and Marketing Virtual Internship at Bright Network in the same year. He served as a Founder's Associate at The Triend Group from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as an Account Manager at Handelsbanken in the UK for two months in 2018 and as an Investment Associate at Seedrs from 2021 to 2023.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Alex Cheswick co-founded Switch & Cycle, where he worked from 2020 to 2021. This experience reflects his commitment to entrepreneurial initiatives and his ability to engage in startup environments. His involvement in various roles related to operations, marketing, and investment has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the startup ecosystem.