Jay Manickam

Jay Manickam is a serial entrepreneur and investor, co-founding notable companies such as uShip, Hitch, and Roverpass. With a strong background in finance and operations, Jay has raised over $40 million in various types of funding and has held leadership roles across diverse teams focused on growth and innovative consumer products. Currently, Jay serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Hitch and is involved in multiple advisory roles, while also mentoring young entrepreneurs. Jay earned an MBA in Finance and General Management from the Texas McCombs School of Business and has an extensive academic background from UNC-Chapel Hill.