Jonathan McCoy

Founder, Perception Labs

San Francisco Bay Area

Current
  • Founder at Perception Labs
  • President at Silas Corporation
Past
  • Owner at Green Light Delivery
  • Founder at Greenling Organics
  • Product Marketing Manager at Cirrus Logic
  • Product Marketing Engineer at Legerity
  • President at SWI Solutions
  • Co-op Engineer at AMD
Education
  • The University of Texas at Austin
Connections
220 connections
Industry
Computer Software
Websites

Jonathan McCoy’s Summary

Serial entrepreneur and technologist with a diverse experience in semiconductors, software, and investment.

Presently, acting as founder of early-stage startup, Perception Labs, including oversight of R&D, development of IP strategy, and management of alpha customers.

Interested in discussing languages, information, communication and computing; testing innovative technology tools; analyzing large, complex problems; meeting big thinkers and innovative entrepreneurs; and the ongoing study of related science and history.

Past professional experiences include projects as an engineer (test / verification, software, networking / telecommunications), working as a Product Marketing Manager (semiconductor product line), and successfully managing active investments in several small ventures (IT, Logistics, Retail/Food). Also, currently an investment partner in a growing venture management firm in Austin, TX.

Jonathan McCoy’s Specialties:

Skills include any kind of problem solving, research, vision/creativity/brainstorming, resourceful asset management, strategic planning, managing/leading a team, working with investors, product/service definition, customer interaction/feedback.


Jonathan McCoy’s Experience

  • Founder

    Perception Labs

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

    October 2006Present (1 year 8 months)

    In stealth mode, Perception Labs is developing innovative language technologies that power a variety of domain-specific applications. Perception Labs aims to enable customers to deal with data, and the meaning underlying this data, in an entirely more empowering way.

  • President

    Silas Corporation

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Retail industry)

    July 2005Present (2 years 11 months)

    Silas Corporation is a venture formed to facilitate the resale of various products through the web, with the value add of one-hour to same-day delivery. The first service offering, LonghornDelivery.com, was built off of an existing business model and has grown in revenue by over 400% since the first month of operations. LonghornDelivery.com focuses on the resale of restaurant, grocery and convenience products. Exciting new services are currently in progress for Silas Corp!

  • Owner

    Green Light Delivery

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Package/Freight Delivery industry)

    September 2002October 2007 (5 years 2 months)

    Green Light Delivery is a local courier service in the Austin, Texas area. Our reputation for reliability, attitude and professionalism has earned us over 500 customers in the metropolitan area. Green Light specialized in same day delivery, routed delivery services and leased drivers.

  • Founder

    Greenling Organics

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

    April 2005August 2005 (5 months)

    I was a co-founder in Greenling Organics. A service based in Austin, TX to distribute organic food to local residences and stores. I currently serve on the Board of Advisors for Greenling Organics and their management team continues to grow the company in order to keep up with the needs of their ever expanding customer base.

  • Product Marketing Manager

    Cirrus Logic

    (Public Company; 201-500 employees; CRUS; Semiconductors industry)

    20032005 (2 years)

    In 2003, I was offered an excellent opportunity at Cirrus Logic as a product marketing manager for a line of industrial A/D converters. I worked at this position for 2 years where I had the opportunity to work with some great people, and also to frequently visit customers in US, Europe, Asia, and S. America.

  • Product Marketing Engineer

    Legerity

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Semiconductors industry)

    20012002 (1 year)

  • President

    SWI Solutions

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    May 2001December 2001 (8 months)

    Right out of college, I started SWI Solutions to provide wireless internet access to multi-tenant units. The company offered cost-effective wireless internet deployment solutions using the latest and greatest technologies, but lacked a sales force strong enough to close the deals necessary for survival. A quick failure and lessons learned.

  • Co-op Engineer

    AMD

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AMD; Semiconductors industry)

    September 1999December 2000 (1 year 4 months)

    Worked as an engineering co-op on a variety of projects including testing, validation, and verification of telecommunication chips.


Jonathan McCoy’s Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    BS, Electrical Engineering, 19972001

    Graduated cum Laude in Electrical Engineering. Completed degree program in 4 years while participating in the engineering co-op program for 3 full semesters.

    Activities and Societies:
    Eta Kappa Nu Honors Society, Tau Beta Pi Honors Society, UT Rubgy Team

Additional Information

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Jonathan McCoy’s Interests:

Language, Information Theory, Software, Modeling, Simulation, Semantic Web, Search, Applied Mathematics, Technology, Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Mind / Neuroscience, Complexity, Communication Sciences,;, History, Travel, Good Food, Wine, Consciousness, Investment, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Art, Beauty, Leadership

Jonathan McCoy’s Groups:

Bootstrap Austin, Entrepreneurs Organization (EO)

  •    Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member

Jonathan McCoy’s Contact Settings

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