Matthew Cox  /  Rural Missouri

Hi, I'm Matthew

I served my country for 17 years, then joined the private sector as a founder and investor. Now I mostly raise my kids on our farm in rural Missouri.

Matthew Cox
that's me
Intelligence Analyst01
U.S. Air Force, NSA
Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Leadership

2001–2018 · 17 years

Tech Founder02
Crypti, ARK Ardent
Software & networks
Product & business strategy
Communications

2014–present · 12 years

Equity Partner03
Private equity
Financial modeling
Product & business strategy
Consulting & mentorship

2022–present

Husband & Father04
Six Saplings Farm
Homesteading
Livestock
Raising kids

2024–present

The record

If you came for the facts.

U.S. Air Force
Intelligence & cybersecurity analyst Assigned to the National Security Agency. I worked a range of analytical and leadership roles, and spent six years teaching intelligence analysis to the next generation of warfighter.
Crypti
Co-founder The first layer-1 blockchain built from the ground up in JavaScript. I was communications director and network architect.
ARK
Co-founder ARK grew out of Crypti. I was chief strategist. I now serve as Director of the board.
Ardent
Co-founder A boutique software firm focused on financial technology and education.
Private equity
Partner I help manage more than $200 million across AI, fintech, energy, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies.
SWJB Consulting
Founder A private advisory practice for a small number of organizations I helped build. Not a firm for hire.

I am not looking for work. I do answer email.

hello@matthewdc.com