Founder, Perception Labs
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Founder at Perception Labs
- President at Silas Corporation
- Past
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- 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
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- The University of Texas at Austin
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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
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Founder
Perception Labs
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 2006 — Present (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.
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President
Silas Corporation
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Retail industry)
July 2005 — Present (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!
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Owner
Green Light Delivery
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Package/Freight Delivery industry)
September 2002 — October 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.
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Founder
Greenling Organics
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
April 2005 — August 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.
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Product Marketing Manager
Cirrus Logic
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; CRUS; Semiconductors industry)
2003 — 2005 (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.
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Product Marketing Engineer
Legerity
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Semiconductors industry)
2001 — 2002 (1 year)
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President
SWI Solutions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2001 — December 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.
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Co-op Engineer
AMD
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AMD; Semiconductors industry)
September 1999 — December 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
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The University of Texas at Austin
BS, Electrical Engineering, 1997 — 2001
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
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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)
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Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member
Jonathan McCoy’s Contact Settings
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