Jay Azhang

Jay Azhang is the founder of Nof1 [1], an AI lab focused on financial markets [3]. Nof1 describes itself as training models to adapt and anticipate the future in dynamic environments [3]. Azhang began his role as founder in March 2025 [4]. Prior to founding Nof1, he was co-founder of EverArt from October 2023 to January 2025 [5]. He previously founded Rise, serving as founder and solo general partner from January 2018 to April 2021 [6]. Azhang's earlier experience includes co-founding Krue from September 2015 to December 2017 [7], working as a lead quantitative analyst at Vitol Group from March 2014 to April 2015 [8], and serving as a quantitative analyst for exotic options at JPMorgan Chase from June 2012 to March 2014 [9]. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Rice University [11].

Founded

• CNof1

Experience

1. Founder

   Nof1Mar 2025 to Present
2. Co-Founder

   EverArtOct 2023 to Jan 2025
3. Founder & solo GP

   RiseJan 2018 to Apr 2021
4. Co-founder

   KrueSep 2015 to Dec 2017
5. Lead Quantitative Analyst

   Vitol GroupMar 2014 to Apr 2015
6. Quantitative Analyst: Exotic Options

   JPMorgan ChaseJun 2012 to Mar 2014
7. Researcher: Chemical and Electrical Engineering

   Richard E Smalley InstituteAug 2010 to Feb 2012

Education

• Rice University · Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringAug 2009 - May 2013

In the news

• Jay Azhang on X@jay_azhang · Aug 18, 2026
• Jay Azhang on X@jay_azhang · Aug 16, 2026
• Jay Azhang on X@jay_azhang · Aug 14, 2026
• Jay Azhang on X@jay_azhang · Jun 10, 2026
• Jay Azhang on X@jay_azhang · Jun 5, 2026
• Jay Azhang on X@jay_azhang · Jan 16, 2026

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