Jay is the president of Big Blue Innovations, a construction real estate technology advisory and M&A firm serving mature and startup tech, and construction companies. Jay has been in the engineering and construction industry throughout his career. His industry experience includes roles such as a construction project executive, corporate director of planning, design and construction for a healthcare system, founder of multiple technology startup companies, and practice leader of FMI’s technology and innovation practice. Jay’s experience is unique, and the numbers reflect that. He has led nearly $1 billion of construction as a construction professional, participated in M&A of tech companies, assisted in venture capital fundraising, advised contractors spinning out technology companies, and has been published in dozens of thought leadership articles and research papers. Jay is a founder, builder, advisor, and investor. Jay also served in the United States Air Force innovation program as an AFWERX senior technology evaluator.