Nadab Akhtar has enjoyed more than 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur and investment banker, including nearly a decade in corporate advisory and M&A transaction experience. Akhtar is the founder and managing partner of Old Parkland Capital, a quantitative trading firm that leverages advanced artificial intelligence to develop proprietary trading strategies. At Old Parkland Capital, Akhtar leads a team that utilizes innovative methods—including Data Hamiltonians, Chattering Methodology, and Data Tomography—to identify and respond to market dynamics with precision. This unique approach offers a distinct advantage for the firm’s investors, combining adaptive techniques with disciplined risk management to optimize investment potential. Akhtar is a co-founder, president, and COO of CrowdPoint Technologies, Inc., which is pioneering the Quantum-as-a-Service sector. Through its Vogon Quantum Cloud, CrowdPoint tackles the complex issue of a new Internet, emphasizing secure data sharing and accessing valuable information in the data-rich but knowledge-poor digital age. Furthermore, Akhtar serves as managing director of mergers and acquisitions for Cardone Ventures, a leading management consulting firm and business incubator led by notable entrepreneurs and influencers Grant Cardone and Brandon Dawson. Previously, Akhtar served as chief operating officer of Nexus Health Capital, a leading boutique investment banking firm focused on middle-market health-care services companies. Akhtar holds a BBA from Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, where his studies focused on finance and chemistry.