James Tennant is a well-rounded entrepreneur, investor, and cybersecurity expert in Australia. He has various qualifications, including a Private Equity and Venture Capital course from Harvard Business School and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from Macquarie University. His career in finance began with Shaw Stockbroking before moving to Finsia and eventually becoming a partner at Clinton Capital Partners. He has since invested in multiple start-ups, including WithYouWithMe and Leezair - Experiences, Tours & Activities.

Tennant has been part of several organizations and served as a lead mentor at Stone & Chalk and a member of Sydney Angels. He is the current partner at Ridgeline and has invested in multiple start-ups in various fields, such as drones, healthcare, and cybersecurity, to name a few. He completed his education at Sydney Church of England Grammar School and the University of Sydney.

Overall, his expertise and interests include defence, national security, cybersec, AI/ML, internet of things, enterprise infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Tennant is an accomplished investor and entrepreneur who brings value to the start-ups he supports.