John Horneff

Overview

John Horneff holds the position of Vice President at The D. E. Shaw Group [1][3], a role Horneff has occupied since 2023 [3]. Prior to this appointment, Horneff served as Entrepreneur In Residence at the same organization from 2020 to 2023 [4]. Horneff is described as a fintech operator and investor with a focus on product, growth, and go-to-market strategy [2]. Horneff founded Noldor, serving as Founder and CEO from 2021 to 2023 [7] and subsequently as Founder and President from 2023 onward [6]. Earlier career experience includes roles at Swyfft, where Horneff held positions in sales, marketing, growth, and operations between 2018 and 2020 [9][10]. Horneff also served as an advisor to Obie from 2021 to 2026 [8]. Horneff holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Columbia University [12] and pursued a Master's Degree in Financial Engineering at Columbia University [11], in addition to earning a Certificate in Political Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science [13].

Career history

1. Vice President2023 to presentThe D. E. Shaw Group
2. Entrepreneur In Residence2020 to 2023The D. E. Shaw Group
3. NFounder & Senior Advisor2025 to presentNoldor
4. NFounder & President2023 to presentNoldor
5. NFounder & CEO2021 to 2023Noldor
6. OAdvisor2021 to 2026Obie
7. SVP, Sales & Marketing2019 to 2020Swyfft
8. SVP, Growth & Operations2018 to 2020Swyfft

Education

1. Pursued Master’s Degree, Financial Engineering2014 - 2015Columbia University
2. Bachelor’s Degree, Economics2006 - 2010Columbia University
3. Certificate, Political Economics2008 - 2008The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)·)