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SuperReturn Operating Partners North America
March 17-18, 2026
The InterContinental HotelMiami

Jason Edwards
Managing Partner at ZEA
Speaker

Profile

Jason Edwards is Managing Partner of ZEA, a venture fund focused on dual-use defense technologies. A U.S. Navy veteran with over 20 years across the military, intelligence, and private sectors, he brings a mission-driven approach to investing and company building. Previously, Jason co-founded SI2, scaling it to $11M+ a year in revenue serving the US Government. His background in Naval Special Warfare and the U.S. Intelligence Community provides unique access to national security stakeholders and differentiated deal flow. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and Georgetown University.

Agenda Sessions

  • The great equalizer: AI strategies for small and mid-size firms

    3:10pm