Folayinka Folarin-Coker

Folayinka "Simi" Folarin-Coker is an experienced advisor and co-founder with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment analysis. Since September 2024, Simi has been advising top founders at Antler, focusing on product development and customer acquisition. As a co-founder of Aalegra Partners, established in April 2022, Simi is involved in an early stage Angel Syndicate and Advisory Network supporting pre-seed and seed stage start-ups across the UK, West Africa, and East Africa. Previously, Simi held key positions such as Investment Analyst at SuperSeed and Senior Account Director at Forecast, where Simi enhanced financial and operational performance using AI. Simi's sales expertise was demonstrated as an Account Executive at cord and as Senior Enterprise SDR at Medallia, alongside recognition as a top Sales Development Representative at Allbound. Simi's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of St Andrews and a brief stint at the University of Oxford.