Jay Manickam

Jay Manickam has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Hitch, where they are involved in reinventing city-to-city travel. Jay also served as an Investor and Co-Founder at Hitch, working on creating a safe and efficient platform for intercity rides.

In 2021, Jay became an Investor and Advisor at Performance Backed LLC, a company focused on active nutrition. Additionally, they served as an Advisor at LIFT Aircraft in 2019, contributing to their goal of making flying accessible to everyone.

Jay also has experience in the aviation industry, as they were an Investor, Co-Founder, and Chief Strategy Advisor at SkySchedule, where they design airline enterprise software solutions. Additionally, they were an Advisory Board Member and Co-Founder, CFO, EVP of Strategy & Operations at uShip.com, where they managed various aspects of the company, including marketing, finance, and HR.

Furthermore, Jay has been an Investor and Strategic Advisor at WastePlace, a waste and recycling marketplace, since 2016. Jay became a Special Limited Partner at ATX Seed Ventures in 2014, a venture capital fund aimed at supporting early-stage companies.

In 2011, Jay co-founded Concierge Prime, a platform that allows residents of upscale condo and apartment complexes to book in-home services. Jay served as the Co-Founder and Managing Director until 2021.

As a Co-Founder and Board Member of the Startup Games, Jay helped create a more integrated and collaborative startup community in Austin while raising funds for charities.

Lastly, they were a Co-Founder and Board Member at Everfest Inc., a platform that offers ticket purchases and rewards at festivals. Jay's experience at Everfest lasted from 2014 to 2019.

Overall, Jay Manickam's work experience spans across various industries, including transportation, nutrition, aviation, waste management, venture capital, and startup support.

Jay Manickam attended Severn School for an unspecified period of time. Jay then pursued their Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry/Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1992 to 1997. After completing their undergraduate studies, they obtained a Master's degree in Accounting from the same institution, which they attended from 1997 to 1998. Jay later pursued an MBA with a specialization in Finance & General Management from the Texas McCombs School of Business, where they studied from 2002 to 2004. In 1998, they obtained the CPA (Inactive) certification. No further information is provided about the institution or year of obtaining this certification.