Charles Chase Koch, born on June 15, 1977, is an American businessman and venture capitalist, best known as the son of Charles Koch, the billionaire co-owner, CEO, and chairman of Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. He serves as president of Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), the venture capital arm of Koch Industries, which focuses on investing in innovative technologies across sectors like energy, data science, and biotechnology to drive long-term disruptive growth. Raised in a prominent industrial family, Chase Koch has been deeply involved in the family's business empire from an early age, embodying the next generation of leadership in the Koch network of influence. After graduating from Rice University with a degree in economics, he joined Koch Industries, progressing through various roles that honed his expertise in business development and investment. Under his leadership at KDT, the firm has made significant investments in startups and emerging technologies, aiming to integrate cutting-edge innovations into the broader Koch portfolio. Beyond business, Chase is actively involved in the family's philanthropic endeavors, supporting initiatives in education, criminal justice reform, and community development through organizations like the Charles Koch Foundation. As a key figure in the Koch family's operations, Chase Koch maintains a relatively low public profile compared to his father, focusing on behind-the-scenes influence in corporate and charitable spheres. His work at KDT positions him at the intersection of traditional industry and modern innovation, potentially shaping the future direction of Koch Industries' global impact.