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Cordel Robbin-Coker

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Co-Founder, CEO at Carry1st
📍 United States

Cordel Robbin-Coker is the Co-Founder and CEO of Carry1st, a mobile games publisher for Africa. A Stanford University graduate, he began his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and private equity at The Carlyle Group, where he helped launch its first Africa fund. He also serves on several boards, including The Hershey Company.

Originally from Sierra Leone, Cordel is now based in South Africa. An early riser, he has a routine of playing a mobile game, exercising with pilates videos, and reading before starting his workday. He enjoys boxing, home-cooked meals, and has mentioned wine and whiskey as vices. He also values weekly therapy for maintaining life priorities.

Unique fact: Cordel is an alumnus of the Milton Hershey School for underprivileged kids and now serves on its board, helping oversee its multi-billion dollar endowment.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder, CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Priorities

Topics Cordel cares about

Africa's Gaming Market
As CEO of Carry1st, he aims to unlock the continent's potential, viewing it as the fastest-growing mobile gaming market and hoping to build the "Tencent of Africa. "
Fintech & Payments
His company developed a payment system aggregating over 120 methods to solve monetization challenges for global game developers operating in Africa's fragmented market.
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Career

Work history

7-2018
Co-Founder, CEO
Carry1st
1-2019
Board Member, Treasurer
Milton Hershey School
5-2024
Board Member, Committee Chair
The Hershey Company
10-2025
Board Member, Committee Chair
Fermi America
7-2013 - 6-2018
Vice President, Africa Fund
The Carlyle Group
In the press

Media appearances

How I Got Funded with Cordel, Founder & C.E.O of Carry1st. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Venture Games Episode 14: Cordel Robbin-Coker, Carry1st. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
Bachelor of Arts
Stanford University
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