TeamMeet the Team

Joe Besecker is Chief Executive Officer of Wayve Capital Management, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction and long-term growth.

He is a veteran investment manager with nearly 30 years of experience building and leading asset management firms. Prior to Wayve, Joe was the Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO of Emerald Asset Management, which he grew from a startup into a diversified asset manager with more than $8+ billion in assets under management, recognized by Pensions & Investments among the largest U.S. managers by institutional tax-exempt assets.

Earlier in his career, Joe’s investment insights and leadership were featured in national financial media including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg. He has received industry recognition as an investment analyst, including being named a “Home Run Hitter” by Institutional Investor magazine, and has lectured internationally, including at Oxford University.

Joe has also been active in early-stage venture investing and community leadership, serving as a National Trustee and Past President of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and as a board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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.

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.

Abraham Kromah is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Wayve Capital, where he leads business development, investor engagement, and strategic marketing efforts. He plays a central role in shaping the firm’s growth and serves as a bridge between Wayve Capital and its technology-driven investment initiatives, including collaboration within the Semcap AI ecosystem.

Before co-founding Wayve, Abraham worked in corporate real estate with CBRE’s Northeast Industrial & Logistics team, contributing to more than $3 billion in transactions in 2022. A Duke University graduate and former football letterman, he brings an entrepreneurial, client-focused perspective to the firm’s investment platform.

Ben serves as a Head Trader and Research Analyst at Wayve Capital Management, supporting portfolio execution, data-driven research, and firmwide analytics across strategies. He brings a strong institutional background in trading operations, IPO coordination, and performance reporting.

Prior to Wayve, Ben worked at Merrill Lynch Private Wealth Management within the COO Group, where he coordinated syndicate IPO executions nationwide, produced firmwide business and compensation analytics, and partnered with advisors and leadership on reporting, pricing strategy, and operational initiatives. He previously held roles at Wellington Management and State Street Global Advisors, gaining exposure to IPO reporting, long/short strategies, FX rebalancing, and risk controls.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University with concentrations in Finance and Consulting and is SIE certified. He studied internationally in Israel and Greece and is fluent in Hebrew. Outside of work, his interests include trading, real estate, sports, and financial markets.

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 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.

As a member of Wayve Capital's Advisory board, Scott brings 25+ years experience in senior roles in wealth management, asset management, alternative Investment funds, wealth technology, and capital formation. In addition, Scott has worked with some of the largest family offices in the country on a variety of initiatives ranging from wealth technology and operations, to family office governance.

Scott has worked extensively with hedge funds, private equity funds, and asset managers advising them on fund administration, capital formation, operational best practices, risk management, and data aggregation.

He has held senior positions at SEI Investments, BNY Mellon, and Aetna Capital Management, LLC (a multi-strategy , multi-manager hedge fund) where he was Managing Director and Head of Business Development and Capital Formation. Scott graduated with a B.A. degree in government and economics from the College of William & Mary in Virginia.