Jackson Moses is a serial entrepreneur-turned-investor who built and sold two venture-backed startups (MainStreet and Spectrum AI) that collectively raised $120M+ and reached $30M+ in ARR before becoming one of the most prolific defense-tech seed investors globally, backing companies like Anduril, Hadrian, and Impulse Space long before mainstream VCs entered the category. He runs both Silent Ventures fund and Silent Capital syndicate while serving as Senior Advisor to multiple defense tech companies and Venture Partner to major firms including Founders Fund and a16z, positioning him as a capital bridge across stages in the defense ecosystem.

• Deeply focused on defense technology, aerospace, and national security startups that can disrupt legacy systems. Passionate about moving away from slow government contracting structures and legacy defense primes, explicitly suggesting that legacy aerospace giants like Boeing should be replaced entirely by agile companies like SpaceX. Frequently highlights portfolio companies like Saronic and Traysartech that are positioned to have a lasting impact on national security.
• Driven by a strong sense of American patriotism and views entrepreneurship as the best feature of American exceptionalism. Believes that independence and security are rooted in a culture of relentless builders, which was heavily emphasized during numerous posts celebrating the upcoming two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the country. Frames hard tech innovation as a vital way to ensure freedom and secure the future.
• Attracted to founders capable of extreme execution speed and scaling deep tech ventures in highly regulated markets. Praises teams that can capture massive market share in a fraction of the usual time, specifically pointing out how Ereborbank secured billions in deposits to become one of the largest banks in the country within just four months. Values long term loyalty and shows enthusiasm for leading multiple funding rounds for founders he considers close friends.