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 β presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- Institute of World PoliticsSecretary / Treasurercurrent2020 β presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- Institute of World PoliticsMember of the Board of Directorscurrent2012 β present1521 16th St, NW, Washington, DC
- Space Transportation Association (STA)Chairmancurrent1995 β presentMcLean,Virginia
- Victims of Communism Memorial FoundationMember Board of Trusteescurrent2022 β presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- Cyber, Space, and Intelligence Association (CSIA)Vice Chairmancurrent2015 β presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- Benchmark Executive Search. LLCAdvisory Board Membercurrent2012 β presentReston, Virginia
- Washington Capital PartnersChairman and CEO2000 β 2011Washington, DC
- Atk Thiokol Propulsion CorpVice President for Government Relations1989 β 2004Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- United States Air ForceActing Secretary / Acting Under Secretary / and Senior Senior Assistant Secretary of the Air Force1981 β 1988Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- United States SenateAssistant for National Security1979 β 1981Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- United States Department of DefenseStaff Assistant to the Secretary of Defense1973 β 1977Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- National Security Council, The White HouseProfessional Staff1972 β 1973Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- United States ArmyCaptain1967 β 1972Worldwide
Education
- United States Military Academy at West PointBachelor of Science (Engineering), Engineering1963 β 1967
- The George Washington University School of BusinessMaster of Science, Business Financial Managment1972 β 1975
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 PlanningStrategyManagementLeadershipLanguages German
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Also attended The George Washington University School of Business35
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Shared employers
Also worked at United States Air Force80
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Also worked at United States Senate70
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Also worked at National Security Council, The White House7
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Also worked at United States Army109
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Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
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Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
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