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About Us
Prenostik is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded education technology company improving student engagement, retention, graduation rates, and workforce development to meet the ever-evolving demands in the age of AI. It is an AI-powered Software-as-a-Service and chatbot application that enhances student success by fostering a growth mindset, resilience, and agency through AI-augmented learning guidance and human interventions. It improves student success for all students while simultaneously reducing faculty and administrative burdens.
Meet Prenostik
FOUNDER & CEO
Patrick Hong
A National Science Foundation-funded entrepreneur and educator with over 30 years of experience in media, teaching, and startups, Patrick is the Founder and CEO of Prenostik and a communications lecturer at UC Irvine. He is on a mission to coach students to develop a growth mindset, resilience, and agency, durable and uniquely human skills essential in the age of AI.
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Dave Gonzales
A 25+ year veteran in enterprise software development, Dave is a seasoned architect and hands-on engineer specializing in cloud-based and mobile applications. Dave leads design and architecture. He has extensive experience managing onshore and offshore teams. Dave has implemented solutions across the finance, healthcare, education, and real estate industries.
CHIEF ANALYTICS OFFICER
Tim Park
With over 25 years of experience in data analytics, Tim has held executive roles at Fortune 500 companies across aerospace, telecom, and media. He has built and led analytics teams from the ground up. Tim has also taught AI and data science applications at UCLA Anderson, Loyola Marymount, and Cal State LA, and regularly speaks on AI, analytics, and data storytelling.
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