Yinka Faleti is a Nigerian-born American immigrant who has built a remarkable career of public service and leadership. A West Point graduate and U.S. Army Captain who served two tours in Kuwait, Faleti transitioned from military service to law, working as an attorney at a global law firm and state prosecutor in St. Louis. His professional journey includes leading fundraising at United Way, raising $300MM to support the Greater St. Louis region, and servicing as Executive Director for Forward Through Ferguson. In 2020, he ran for Missouri Secretary of State, becoming the first African American man to inspire over one million votes in the state’s200-year history.
Currently a venture partner with Ascend Venture Capital, Faleti is also the founding board chair of Veterans for All Voters, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on electoral reform.
