Chris McCoy builds systems that democratize access to opportunity. As an inventor and investor, he creates platforms where people—not just institutions—can participate in technological and economic progress, positioning himself as a leader positioned to democratically govern technology rather than be governed by it, he builds systems that distribute opportunity through mathematical governance frameworks.
Growing up in rural Washington on food stamps before becoming a systems designer gave Chris a unique perspective on how access to resources transforms lives. This journey drives his approach: designing systems that distribute rather than concentrate power through mathematical governance frameworks.
Through McCoy Ventures, Chris invests in companies, tokens, and initiatives that expand economic participation. His portfolio spans breakthrough energy technology (Lightcell Energy), creator platforms (Zestworld, Encore), and foundational blockchain projects (STORE, Ethereum, Bitcoin)—all selected for their potential to democratize access to advanced capabilities.
As the co-creator of STORE, he designed the Washington Economic Consensus Algorithm and BFT Democracy principles that keep systems fair as they grow. He's proven these ideas work beyond technology through the Hilander Hall of Fame in his hometown, using mathematical consensus to rebuild trust in community decisions while maintaining human connection.
His implementation-focused approach consistently moves from concept to practice—whether teaching baseball biomechanics, creating digital governance systems, or transforming theoretical models into working infrastructure. This distinguishes his venture work from pure capital deployment toward building sustainable foundations for distributed opportunity.
Chris also founded Data4America, making policy discussions more accessible through data science, and co-founded the I Love Baseball Foundation supporting youth in the Dominican Republic. These "philanthropic inventions" apply the same principles of distributed opportunity to education, sports, and civic engagement, creating a comprehensive approach to democratic participation across domains.
A former collegiate baseball player and National DECA President, Chris combines athletic discipline, organizational leadership, and systems thinking to design a more accessible future where advanced tools serve everyone's interests rather than concentrating control.
Chris McCoy is the CEO of STORE Research, founder of Data4America, and partner at McCoy Ventures. As a leader positioned to democratically govern technology rather than be governed by it, he builds systems that distribute opportunity through mathematical governance frameworks. Alongside his wife Ciara, he is building technology in San Francisco, CA, with his twin daughters climbing by his side.
