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Chad McCoy

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Founder at Firestorm

United States

FoundedFirestorm

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About

Chad McCoy is Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Firestorm, a company developing distributed, expeditionary manufacturing capability, including a containerized production platform called xCell designed to produce mission-ready systems and components at the point of need. In his role, he works with program offices, operators, and mission partners to align development with operational requirements, focusing on areas such as rapid UAS production, reduced supply chain dependence, and integration with concepts like Agile Combat Employment. McCoy is a military veteran, and his work supports efforts across SOF and the USAF related to contested logistics and expeditionary production.

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Firestorm's investors · 20

Backswing VenturesWindermereBeyond CapitalSan DiegoBlack FlagSan Diego · $100K – $1M checksBooz Allen Venturessince 2026BVVCBurr RidgeCapital FactoryAustinCubit CapitalDallas · $500K – $3M checksDecisive PointWashington · $500K – $1M checksFulcrum VentureSanta MonicaGeodesic CapitalFoster CityHarpoon VenturesSan Diego · $100K – $5M checksIn-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M checks · since 2026IronGate Capital AdvisorsNew YorkLockheed Martin VenturesBethesda · since 2026Mana VenturesEsteroMarque VenturesAlamedaMotley Fool VenturesAlexandria · $1M – $2M checks · since 2026New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M checks · since 2026Silent VenturesDallas · $1.5M – $3M checksThe Veteran FundSan Francisco · $500K – $2M checks

Co-founders at Firestorm

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Daniel MagyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
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Ian MuceusFounder

Experience

  1. FirestormCo-Founder & Chief Growth Officercurrent2022 — presentUnited States
  2. Doolittle InstituteDirector | AFRL-RW Munitions - Innovation Institute2021 — 2022Florida, United States
  3. Joint Special Operations CommandSenior Enlisted Leader - Chief Master Sergeant2003 — 2021Ft. Bragg NC
  4. United States Air ForcePararescue (PJ)1998 — 2021United States

Skills & more

Distributed Manufacturingcontested logisticsDefense Strategy & GrowthUnmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)Operational Requirements IntegrationGovernment EthicsGrowth StrategiesMilitary HistoryJoint Military OperationsChange ManagementEmergency MedicineSearch & Rescue
+4 moreInnovation ManagementNonprofit OrganizationsEntrepreneurshipStartups

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chad McCoy?
Chad McCoy is Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Firestorm, a company developing distributed, expeditionary manufacturing capability, including a containerized production platform called xCell designed to produce mission-ready systems and components at the point of need. In his role, he works with program offices, operators, and mission partners to align development with operational requirements, focusing on areas such as rapid UAS production, reduced supply chain dependence, and integration with concepts like Agile Combat Employment. McCoy is a military veteran, and his work supports efforts across SOF and the USAF related to contested logistics and expeditionary production.
Where does Chad McCoy work?
Chad McCoy is Founder of Firestorm.
What companies did Chad McCoy found?
Chad McCoy founded Firestorm.
Where did Chad McCoy go to school?
Chad McCoy studied at Norwich University (Bachelor of Science, Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis).

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