Visionaries Behind the Future of Compute

Carl Anthony is a dynamic CEO and exceptional business leader with over nine years of experience driving revenue growth in international markets. Known for his strategic approach to building and managing tier 1 accounts and brands, Carl excels in developing high-performing teams and delivering impactful sales and account management strategies. With a deep commercial acumen, he combines strong technical enthusiasm with a talent for fostering partnerships and promoting value to clients. Carl’s expertise in thought leadership, negotiation, and consultation make him a trusted influencer in the industry, dedicated to advancing Symmetric Research’s mission to commodify compute resources on a global scale. He also brings valuable experience from his tenure at Google, further showcasing his ability to thrive in innovative and fast-paced environments.

David Wender is an innovative tech entrepreneur and visionary leader with over two decades of experience transforming groundbreaking ideas into successful products. Known for his customer-centric approach, David has excelled in both small startups and large corporations. In 2012, he sold his first startup to Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE), achieving a 90% market share within the target customer base prior to the acquisition. David's unique skill set spans coding, UI/UX design, and strategic planning, enabling him to unite diverse teams and foster collaboration across differing perspectives. His ability to create substantial value through thoughtful leadership and strategic consultation has made him a trusted figure in the tech industry. Dedicated to advancing Symmetric Research's mission, David combines deep technical expertise with a talent for developing high-performing teams and promoting impactful solutions.

Jesper Kristensen, CTO of Symmetric Research, is an entrepreneur passionate about innovation in Web3 and compute commodification. With a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and Computer Science from Cornell, his career spans R&D, software engineering, quantitative finance, and startup incubation. Jesper has founded groundbreaking startups like Psi Finance, revolutionizing global payments, and Panoptic, a DeFi options protocol backed by leading investors. A dedicated knowledge sharer, he has authored best-selling books on decentralized finance and holds multiple patents. At Symmetric Research, Jesper is leading efforts to transform compute resources into standardized, tradeable assets, building a global exchange to redefine access to compute power.