Wayne Nelms

Wayne Nelms is a budding entrepreneur and technologist, co-founding Ornn to build financial infrastructure for the burgeoning AI compute economy. His work focuses on transforming GPU capacity into a tradable commodity through compute price indices, futures, and derivatives, addressing the opaque and volatile nature of current GPU pricing. thefounderspress+2

He possesses a strong background in quantitative trading, having held roles and internships at prestigious financial institutions like Susquehanna International Group and participated in programs at The D. E. Shaw Group and Jane Street. This experience provides a deep understanding of market dynamics and risk management, which he now applies to the compute market. thefounderspress+2

Wayne is an alumnus of MIT, pursuing a degree in Mathematics with Computer Science, a combination that underpins his technical and analytical capabilities in both finance and technology. His academic career is further marked by his involvement in MIT's Men's Tennis team, where he achieved NEWMAC All-Conference Doubles status, showcasing discipline and teamwork. mitathletics+2

His early career involved internships and programs at leading tech and finance companies, including Google (STEP Intern, CSSI) and Goldman Sachs (Emerging Leaders Series), providing him with exposure to both software development and financial markets from an early stage. theorg+1