Chris McCoy
Chris is the CEO of STORE Research, Inc., where he leads the research development of STORE Cloud, an autonomous, verifiable, and AI-powered computing protocol that is owned and governed by the world -- not Big Tech. He studied Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercial Real Estate Development at the University of Washington. Mr. McCoy is a recognized technology innovator, having been named one of the "55 Unknown Rockstars in Tech" by Marc Andreessen in 2014. He has secured U.S. patents for the cutting-edge technologies behind STORE.
Prior to founding STORE, Mr. McCoy founded Data4America, a nonpartisan think tank dedicated to advancing the understanding of American innovation and public policy using data and AI.
With his resilient background and an unwavering commitment to using technology for good, Mr. McCoy is leading STORE to the forefront of the decentralized computing revolution, creating a more democratic and empowering digital future for all.
IEEE Biography
Chris McCoy
Chris McCoy is a visionary technology entrepreneur and the co-creator of the STORE protocol, a revolutionary project transforming cloud computing through decentralization and democratic governance. STORE aims to provide users with BigTech-level economics for computing infrastructure and AI.
Inspired by his fourth cousin, Linus Pauling—the only solo two-time Nobel Prize winner—Chris developed a passion for innovation early on. At age 6, he launched his first business, later serving as Washington DECA President and National DECA President, representing over 165,000 students across North America.
With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Chris has cultivated expertise in leadership, resilience, deep technology, public policy, and innovation. His journey through the Great Recession, Silicon Valley startups, and founding the nonpartisan think tank Data4America laid the groundwork for STORE.
Data4America, an ongoing special research project, advances understanding of American innovation and public policy through data-driven content and expert conversations. It's become a trusted source for insights on urban living costs, education reform, automation, and universal basic income.
Under Chris's leadership, STORE has secured multiple U.S. patents, assembled a world-class team, and is preparing to launch STORE Democracy from Switzerland. These achievements position STORE at the forefront of the decentralized computing revolution.
Chris's unique background—from a mineral mining family to technologist at the frontier of computing—coupled with his commitment to leveraging technology for good, drives STORE's mission to create a more democratic digital future.
As STORE gains momentum, Chris's multifaceted expertise in technology, sports, entertainment, and public policy enables him to drive meaningful change and innovative solutions. He balances his professional pursuits with his role as husband to Ciara—a San Francisco native, small business advocate, and former UCLA track star—and father to their twin daughters.
Professional Bio
Chris McCoy
Chris McCoy is a pioneering technology entrepreneur and co-creator of the STORE protocol, a groundbreaking project revolutionizing cloud computing through decentralization and democratic governance. STORE empowers users with BigTech-level economics for computing infrastructure and AI.
Inspired by his fourth cousin, Linus Pauling—the only solo two-time Nobel Prize winner—Chris cultivated a passion for innovation from a young age. He launched his first business at 6 and later served as Washington DECA President and National DECA President, representing over 165,000 students across North America.
Chris's two-decade entrepreneurial journey has honed his skills in leadership, resilience, deep technology, public policy, and innovation. His experiences navigating the Great Recession, building Silicon Valley startups, founding the nonpartisan think tank Data4America, and exploring franchise business systems laid STORE's foundation.
STORE's decentralized architecture enables the creation of autonomous token economies, unlocking a new economic paradigm. Users can own, fund, monetize, and govern the protocol's resources and services in ways previously impossible with traditional centralized cloud computing models.
Chris's unique background—transitioning from a mineral mining family to computing across three generations—coupled with his early recognition as one of Marc Andreessen's "55 Unknown Rockstars in Tech" in 2014 and his U.S. patent for the BlockFinBFT leaderless consensus algorithm, fuels his commitment to using technology for good. He's leading STORE to the forefront of the decentralized computing revolution, fostering a more democratic and empowering digital future for all.
Expanded Bio
Chris McCoy
Chris McCoy is the CEO and Co-Founder of STORE Research, Inc., spearheading the development of the innovative STORE decentralized cloud computing protocol. He also founded Data4America, a nonpartisan think tank exploring public policy through data and AI. Recognized as one of Marc Andreessen's "55 Unknown Rockstars in Tech" in 2014, McCoy has secured multiple U.S. patents for STORE's cutting-edge technologies, including the BlockFinBFT leaderless consensus algorithm.
With a unique background spanning three generations—from a mineral mining family to computing pioneer—McCoy is driven by an unwavering commitment to harness technology for societal benefit. Through STORE and Data4America, he's leading the charge in the decentralized computing revolution and data-driven policy analysis, working towards a more democratic and empowering digital future for all.
Brief Bio
Chris McCoy
Chris McCoy is the CEO and Co-Founder of STORE Research, Inc., where he leads the development of the groundbreaking STORE decentralized cloud computing protocol. He is also the founder of Data4America, a special project nonpartisan think tank exploring public policy with data and A.I.
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Grows up in a rural town with a single mother and two brothers
Survives a car accident - age 5, causing a lifelong neck injury (kept secret from him)
Starts his first business - age 6 (selling plums)
Develops a love for reading and intellectual pursuits as an escape from family challenges
Discovers his fourth cousin, Linus Pauling, is the only two-time solo Nobel Prize winner (chemistry, world peace) - age 10
Moves in with his grandfather Jack - age 14
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Elected a Washington DECA state officer
Becomes a highly-recruited baseball prospect, throwing a 91+ mph fastball
Neck injury resurfaces, causing a significant drop in fastball velocity
Elected Washington DECA State President
Signs to play baseball for the Washington Huskies
Wins National DECA Presidency and takes a gap year to serve
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Redshirts on the baseball team but retires to pursue tech entrepreneurship
Starts a baseball training and e-commerce business called PitchSmarter
Co-founds I Love Baseball, a non-profit in the Dominican Republic
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Sells baseball business to start his first tech company, a social network for sports history (YourSports)
Survives the Great Financial Crisis, moves YS to Silicon Valley, teams up with Rag (lifelong CTO) to build
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Builds up the social network to 4mm semantically connected sports, interest, and geographical networks
Recognized by Marc Andreessen as one of "55 Unknown Rockstars in Tech"
Starts Data4America, a nonprofit exploring policy and data
Files for a Bitcoin-based wallet patent, beginning his crypto innovation journey
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Retires from YourSports and starts Footprint, a chat system for franchises & chains
Marries Ciara, a native San Franciscan and UCLA track star (steeplechaser!)
Realizes the potential of zero-fee settlement in the app layer
Begins engineering STORE, a decentralized democracy, and designing BlockFinBFT consensus algorithm
Twin daughters born
