JW

Jack Wang

Project A

Partner
Jack is a Partner and Managing Director at Project A in London, where he leads Project A’s investments in Defence tech and Deep-Tech. A former software engineer, Jack loves partnering with technical product oriented founders solving the world’s generational challenges. Jack’s route into venture was shaped by over a decade in product and engineering roles at Amazon and Macquarie Group across the US, Europe and APAC. That global perspective and hands-on experience now shapes how he works with founders and guides them through their start-up adventure. Jack holds an MBA from London Business School with studies at UC Berkeley Haas. Jack also holds a double degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Bioinformatics, 1st) and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from UNSW, Australia.
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Playground Stage
Jun 3, 2026
11:00 AM11:30 AM

Geopolitical foresight for Ecosystem Strategy

Sean Seton-RogersJack WangTim Chrisman
Description
Shifting geopolitical dynamics is reshaping the priorities and opportunities within the defense tech ecosystem. This session will examine how founders, investors, and policymakers can apply geopolitical foresight to inform long-term strategies, anticipate emerging threats, and align innovation with national and regional security needs. The discussion will highlight the growing role of dual-use technologies, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem coordination in building resilient, future-ready defense capabilities.
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