Where does Tidal McCoy work?

Tidal McCoy is Chairman at IronGate Capital Advisors.

Where did Tidal McCoy go to school?

Tidal McCoy studied at United States Military Academy at West Point (Bachelor of Science (Engineering), Engineering); The George Washington University School of Business (Master of Science, Business Financial Managment).

Tidal McCoy

Investor

Chairman at IronGate Capital Advisors

Great Falls, Virginia, United States

About

Tidal McCoy is Chairman, Co-Founder, and Managing Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors, a venture capital firm focused on advanced technology investments in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and national security. He previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force under President Reagan and in various national security roles across the White House, Senate, CIA, DIA, and NSA. Before founding IronGate, he held executive positions at Thiokol Corporation, including Vice President and President of Thiokol Technologies, where he oversaw legislative, public affairs, and business development operations.

Experience

IronGate Capital AdvisorsChairman, Co-Founder, and Managing Partnercurrent2017 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
Institute of World PoliticsSecretary / Treasurercurrent2020 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
Institute of World PoliticsMember of the Board of Directorscurrent2012 — present1521 16th St, NW, Washington, DC
Space Transportation Association (STA)Chairmancurrent1995 — presentMcLean,Virginia
Victims of Communism Memorial FoundationMember Board of Trusteescurrent2022 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Cyber, Space, and Intelligence Association (CSIA)Vice Chairmancurrent2015 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
Benchmark Executive Search. LLCAdvisory Board Membercurrent2012 — presentReston, Virginia
Washington Capital PartnersChairman and CEO2000 — 2011Washington, DC
Atk Thiokol Propulsion CorpVice President for Government Relations1989 — 2004Washington DC-Baltimore Area
United States Air ForceActing Secretary / Acting Under Secretary / and Senior Senior Assistant Secretary of the Air Force1981 — 1988Washington DC-Baltimore Area
United States SenateAssistant for National Security1979 — 1981Washington DC-Baltimore Area
United States Department of DefenseStaff Assistant to the Secretary of Defense1973 — 1977Washington DC-Baltimore Area
National Security Council, The White HouseProfessional Staff1972 — 1973Washington DC-Baltimore Area
United States ArmyCaptain1967 — 1972Worldwide

Skills & more

Venture Capital95Private Equity32Mergers12Entrepreneurship42Investments4Start-ups81Business Development86Business Strategy46Team Building11Product Management3Management Consulting31Corporate Development15

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Program ManagementDue DiligenceNew Business DevelopmentChange ManagementStrategic PartnershipsMergers & AcquisitionsExecutive ManagementBusiness PlanningStrategic PlanningStrategyManagementLeadership

Languages German

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Colleagues at IronGate Capital Advisors

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Investor at IronGate Capital Advisors

Anthony Cruz

Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors

Anthony Vinci

Managing Director at Tracker Capital

Brooke Milton Vogel

Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors

David Hartford

Senior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital Advisors

David Kim

Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors

Forrest Underwood

Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors

Glenn Vogel

Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tidal McCoy?: Tidal McCoy is Chairman, Co-Founder, and Managing Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors, a venture capital firm focused on advanced technology investments in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and national security. He previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force under President Reagan and in various national security roles across the White House, Senate, CIA, DIA, and NSA. Before founding IronGate, he held executive positions at Thiokol Corporation, including Vice President and President of Thiokol Technologies, where he oversaw legislative, public affairs, and business development operations.
Where does Tidal McCoy work?: Tidal McCoy is Chairman at IronGate Capital Advisors.
Where did Tidal McCoy go to school?: Tidal McCoy studied at United States Military Academy at West Point (Bachelor of Science (Engineering), Engineering); The George Washington University School of Business (Master of Science, Business Financial Managment).

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Shared employers

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Dave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Ross Perot Jr.Chairman of The Perot Group at Perot Jain Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado Ventures Kevin MandiaGeneral Partner at Ballistic Ventures Steve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital Advisors Forrest UnderwoodVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors

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