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    Our team

    Meet the zea leadership team

    Our experienced team brings decades of expertise in venture capital, defense technology, and government relations. We are committed to driving innovation and impact.

  • shapeshapeshapeshape

    Our team

    Meet the zea leadership team

    Our experienced team brings decades of expertise in venture capital, defense technology, and government relations. We are committed to driving innovation and impact.

  • The Experts

The experts behind zea's vision

Our team combines decades of venture capital, defense technology, and government experience. We are united by a shared mission to advance dual-use innovation and national security.

Deep Expertise

Decades of venture capital and defense experience

Shared Mission

United to advance dual-use technology innovation

  • Achievement

Our impact in numbers and key metrics

ZEA’s mission-driven approach delivers measurable impact across defense and commercial markets. Our track record reflects years of strategic investment, partnership, and innovation.
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  • Our team

Our leadership and investment team

Meet the experienced professionals driving ZEA’s mission to identify, fund, and scale breakthrough dual-use technologies.

Jason Edwards

Position:  Managing Partner

Expertise:  Venture Capital, Aerospace & Defense, Bridging Silicon Valley and the Pentagon, Executive Leadership, Defense Acquisition, National Security Domains

Founder:  ZEA, SI2 Healthcare

Military:  U.S. Navy

Education:  Georgetown University, Harvard Business School

Paul “JF” Zohorsky

Position:  Managing Partner

Expertise:  Venture Capital, Aerospace & Defense, Bridging Silicon Valley and the Pentagon, Executive Leadership, Defense Acquisition, National Security Domains

Founder:  ZEA, SI2 Healthcare

Military:  U.S. Navy

Education: Maryland University and Institute of World Politics

  • Achievement

Why zea stands apart

ZEA delivers unmatched value through deep expertise, strategic networks, and mission-driven capital. Here’s what makes us the partner of choice for dual-use innovation.

Dual-Use Focus

Government Network

Regulatory Expertise

Strategic Capital

Industry Veterans

Mission-Driven Team

Proven Track Record

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Elevate your venture

ZEA is a Venture Capital and strategic advisory firm that provides personalized solutions to drive client success and growth in the defense technology sector. We aim to develop lasting relationships with our partners that empower a stronger security apparatus and improved capabilities.
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Our Testimonials

What our partners say about us

Hear from founders, investors, and government leaders who have partnered with ZEA to scale breakthrough technologies and bridge the gap between defense and commercial markets.
“ZEA’s strategic guidance opened doors we couldn’t access alone. They truly understand the intersection of defense and commercial innovation.”

John Anderson

CEO, DefenseTech Solutions

5.0 RATING

“ZEA doesn’t just provide capital — they provide a partnership that scales your vision. Their dual-use focus aligns perfectly with our mission.”

Michael Chen

CTO, Robotic Systems Inc.

5.0 RATING

“The ZEA team brought unmatched government connections and strategic insight to our space technology company. They are true partners.”

Emily Rodriguez

COO, SpaceTech Ventures

5.0 RATING

“ZEA’s deep understanding of both defense and commercial markets helped us position our AI technology for rapid adoption across multiple sectors.”

Dr. Lisa Thompson

CTO, NeuralCore AI

5.0 RATING

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