Jay Wisham is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in defense technology and strategic development. Currently serving as a Strategy & Defense Tech Advisor at 8VC since August 2023 and as Chief Strategy Officer at Overland AI from February 2025, Wisham leads growth and product strategy efforts, including market creation and high-impact partnerships. Previously, Wisham was a Venture Partner at Scout Ventures, focusing on dual-use investments and an Executive Advisor at Infleqtion. From 2021 to 2023, Wisham held the role of Executive Director at the Army Applications Laboratory, directing investments to enhance national security technology capabilities. An Army veteran, Wisham served for 25 years in various leadership roles, including Program Director for Artificial Intelligence Applications and Senior Defense Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin. Wisham holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University.
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