Alexis Alston

Alexis Alston has a diverse work experience in the finance and venture capital industry. Alexis is currently working at Lightship Capital as a Principal, where they focus on finding and funding underrepresented entrepreneurs across the Midwest and beyond. Prior to this role, they served as a Senior Associate at Lightship Capital and played a key role in promoting inclusion and equity in early-stage companies. Before joining Lightship Capital, Alexis worked as an Associate at the same company, where they were the first institutional investor for many seed-stage startups. In 2022, Alexis joined Lightship Foundation as the Director of Corporate Partnerships, where they lead strategic programs and oversees partnerships for initiatives such as Black Tech Week. Alexis also has experience as an Analyst at Advantage Capital, where they provided equity and debt financing to companies in underserved communities. Additionally, Alexis gained experience as an Ecommerce Analyst Intern at Homesite Insurance, where they utilized data analytics and marketing to drive business growth. Alexis started their career as an intern at Chatham Capital, where they assisted with sourcing potential investment opportunities. Overall, Alexis's work experience showcases their expertise in venture capital, financing, and promoting inclusive entrepreneurship.

Alexis Alston holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Brown University. The exact duration of the education at Brown University is not specified.