Meet the Team

Abraham Kromah

Chief Executive Officer
  • Abraham Kromah leads Wayve Capital's marketing and business development initiatives, drawing on nearly a decade of experience in corporate real estate. With significant sales experience, particularly from his tenure at CBRE, Abraham was part of the Northeast Industrial & Logistics team, contributing to transactions totaling $3.1 billion in 2022.
  • Abraham earned a B.A. from Duke University, where he also lettered in football. He is passionate about family, community development, and sports.

Glenn Williams

Chief Operating Officer & Principal
  • Co-Founder and Principal at Wayve Capital, serves as Chief Operations Officer with over a decade of experience in private equity, venture capital, and real estate. He has managed portfolios with successful exits such as Airbnb and Lyft, and his background as a financial services attorney includes involvement in over $25 billion of transactions, representing major corporations and private equity funds.
  • Previously a Principal at Value Investment Group, he oversaw high-growth investments, including those involving celebrities and entertainment professionals. Time spent at notable firms like Alston & Bird and DLA Piper further honed his expertise. He holds degrees from Duke University and Washington & Lee School of Law and serves on advisory boards at both institutions. At Wayve Capital, he focuses on overseeing operations and managing private market offerings, including middle-market and pre-IPO investments.

Rhys Williams, CFA

Chief Investment Officer
  • With over three decades in asset management, Rhys has managed significant public equity portfolios, including up to $2 billion during his tenure at Columbia Partners. He later joined Spouting Rock Asset Management as Chief Strategist, developing equity strategies now managed exclusively at Wayve Capital.
  • Rhys is widely recognized in financial media, including CNBC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. A CFA® charterholder. Rhys holds a B.A. from Duke University (magna cum laude) and an M.A. in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University.

David Ruffini

Head Trader / Analyst
  • Head Trader & Analyst at Wayve Capital Management, focusing on best execution across various strategies, including options trading. Over the past five years, he worked closely with Rhys Williams at Spouting Rock Asset Management, where he managed execution for eight portfolio managers across seventeen strategies, including international markets and long/short positions.
  • Before Spouting Rock, he gained experience as an advanced brokerage specialist at Vanguard, handling equity, ETF, and mutual fund trades. His finance background includes an internship at Wind Point Partners, a middle-market private equity firm in Chicago. He holds a BBA in Finance from The University of Richmond, where he also played on the inaugural Division I lacrosse team. Outside of work, he enjoys Philadelphia sports, golfing, and traveling with family and friends.

John Ragard, CFA

Senior Investment Advisor
  • Senior Investment Advisor at Wayve Capital Management, brings over 40 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, and public securities across the market cap spectrum.
  • Before joining Wayve Capital, he spent years at Spouting Rock Asset Management and signifcant time at Friess Associates where he managed roughly $5 billion in assets. His career also includes positions at the University of Rochester Endowment and the General Electric Pension Trust. He graduated cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Economics and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Albert Sye

Board Member / Strategic Advisor
  • Albert Sye is a key figure at the intersection of private investments and entertainment, playing a central role in Wayve’s focus on high-net-worth clients in the entertainment and sports industries. As a strategic advisor, Albert connects our firm with influential figures, ensuring tailored investment opportunities.
  • With a proven track record of aligning talent like Shaquille O'Neal and Ludacris with tech and CPG brands, Albert has created value through his firm, Mean Circle Ventures. As co-founder of 93 Ventures with NFL Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, he has overseen successful exits with companies like Lyft, Airbnb, and Triller.
  • Albert’s deep connections in the sports world and his insight into private investments make him a vital asset to Wayve, particularly in our segment dedicated to entertainment and sports clients. While this is a key area of our business, we remain committed to serving a wide range of clients across various sectors. As a Morehouse College graduate, Albert is deeply embedded in Atlanta's entertainment scene, where he operates at the intersection of influence and opportunity.