James Nygaard serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Core Scientific Inc., a premier provider of high-performance digital infrastructure powering Bitcoin mining and AI hyperscale computing. With more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership across technology, healthcare, and cryptocurrency sectors, Nygaard joined Core Scientific in April 2022. In his role, he oversees all aspects of financial strategy, including capital markets activities, treasury management, SEC reporting, investor relations, and risk management, driving the company's path toward sustainable growth and operational excellence. Prior to Core Scientific, Nygaard was Chief Financial Officer at Riot Platforms, Inc. (formerly Riot Blockchain), where he spearheaded financial operations during a period of rapid expansion in Bitcoin mining. He successfully led multiple equity and debt financings exceeding $500 million, enhanced financial controls amid crypto market volatility, and supported strategic infrastructure buildouts. Earlier in his career, he held senior finance positions at GoodRx Holdings, Inc. as Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, and at OpGen, Inc. as CFO, where he navigated public company transitions, mergers, and capital raises while ensuring rigorous compliance and efficiency. Nygaard's proven track record in scaling high-growth public companies positions him as a key architect of Core Scientific's financial resilience, particularly through its successful restructuring and emergence stronger in the competitive digital infrastructure landscape. His strategic acumen continues to fuel innovation and value creation for stakeholders in the evolving worlds of blockchain and artificial intelligence.