Jay Manickam

Jay Manickam has a diverse range of work experience spanning from co-founding Hitch, a city-to-city travel platform, to serving as Co-Founder and Managing Director of Concierge Prime, an online service booking platform. Jay has also served as an investor and advisor for companies such as Performance Backed LLC, uShip.com, and WastePlace. Furthermore, they have worked as an Advisor for LIFT Aircraft, an Advisory Board Member for uShip.com, and Co-Founder and Board Member for Startup Games. Additionally, they have served as a Special Limited Partner for ATX Seed Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund based out of Austin, Texas. Finally, they have served as a Co-Founder and Board Member for Everfest Inc., a service that allows users to buy tickets and earn rewards at festivals.

Jay Manickam holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which they earned in 1997. Following this, they pursued a Masters in Accounting from the same institution in 1997-98. Jay later completed an MBA in Finance and General Management from Texas McCombs School of Business between 2002-04. Additionally, they hold certification as a Certified Public Accountant, which they obtained in December 1998. There is no information provided on where they obtained this certification or if they had any additional certifications. Jay also attended Severn School at an unknown time, but it is unclear if they obtained a degree or certification from this institution.