Layi A.

About Layi A.

Layi is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), advising on succession planning, exit strategies, and other personal matters. He also counsels startups and technology companies on diverse matters, including AI, technology licensing, corporate structuring, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. He also works closely with entrepreneurs and venture-funded companies, guiding them from inception to exit and advising on business and expansion strategies.Layi obtained his JD/MBA from the University of Virginia and started his legal career as a corporate and securities attorney at Mayer Brown. He\'s served as counsel to a family office with over $2.5 billion in AUM, primarily focusing on real estate, private equity, venture capital, and private family affairs. Subsequently, he led the Fund Operations team at a prominent investment startup, aiding the company during its intense growth from $2 billion to over $15 billion in AUM in just under two years.

Experience

1. Md

   Third Hat Consulting

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Supporting investment banks and private equity firms on executing their deals.

Education

• University of Leicester

  Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Honors)

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship

• University of Virginia School of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Due Diligence
• Business Analysis
• Public Policy
• Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Management
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Venture Capital
• Strategic Planning
• Healthcare
• Leadership
• Risk Management
• Oil & Gas
• Policy
• Data Analysis
• Energy
• Insurance
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Legal Writing
• African Markets
• Private Equity