Chris McCoy is a systems architect who created the STORE protocol and founded Data4America, a nonpartisan platform advancing understanding of American innovation and public policy. His 'purple' approach stems from authentic lived experience spanning rural and urban environments, traditional and innovative sectors, combined with proven execution at civilizational scale through democratically governed computing infrastructure.

Drawing inspiration from his intellectual heritage as second cousins twice removed from Linus Pauling (the only two-time solo Nobel Prize winner), Chris brings unique forecasting perspective and credibility to policy analysis through two decades of anticipating technological shifts—from social platforms to blockchain to AI governance. His work bridges worlds rarely in communication—from resource-dependent communities to Silicon Valley innovation—informed by building the first democratically governed cloud computing protocol with 450+ AI endpoints across 5 global data centers.

Growing up in rural Washington on food stamps before becoming a systems architect gave Chris a unique perspective on how access to resources transforms lives and communities. This journey drives his policy analysis: examining how systems distribute rather than concentrate power through both theoretical insight and proven implementation experience.

As a leader positioned to democratically govern technology rather than be governed by it, he addresses the policy challenges that will define our technological century through building systems that serve collective interests. Through Data4America, he advances understanding of critical issues from monetary policy to economic growth, housing, crypto, and AI governance—demonstrating how technology governance will shape society's future.

Policy themes listed below are listed in what is most important to Chris. Data is generated from an extensive 2024 Presidential Preference poll on isidewith.com