Nscale’s Unproven CEO Braves AI Turmoil in Bid for $30 Billion Neocloud IPO

Nscale CEO Josh Payne is preparing his AI infrastructure startup for a potential initial public offering valued at $30 billion. Despite his limited executive track record, the 32-year-old founder has drawn high-profile comparisons to early tech leaders as he attempts to scale the company during a period of volatility within the artificial intelligence sector.