Steve Gatena
About Steve Gatena
Steve Gatena is the Founder and CEO of Pray.com and serves on the USC Digital Media Management Board of Advisors. He has held various leadership roles, including at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and REP Interactive, and has received multiple accolades for his contributions to entrepreneurship and technology.
Work at Pray.com
Steve Gatena serves as the Founder and CEO of Pray.com, a position he has held since 2016. Under his leadership, Pray.com has focused on providing a platform for prayer and faith-based content, aiming to connect users with spiritual resources. The company is based in Westlake Village, California.
Education and Expertise
Steve Gatena has a diverse educational background. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he completed the Entrepreneurial Masters Program from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Master's degree in Strategic Public Relations from the University of Southern California, earned between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and History from the University of California, Davis, from 2005 to 2008.
Background
Steve Gatena has extensive experience in various leadership roles. He was the Chief Executive Officer of Helinet from 2015 to 2016 and the Founder and CEO of REP Interactive from 2008 to 2015. He also served on the National Infrastructure Advisory Council to the President of the United States at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from 2020 to 2022. Gatena has been actively involved with YPO as a Past Board Member since 2015.
Achievements
Steve Gatena has received several honors throughout his career. He was named 'Entrepreneur of the Year' at the United Nations in the EMPACT showcase in 2014. In 2021, he was recognized as one of the top 25 Consumer Health Tech Executives by the Healthcare Technology Report after collaborating with US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. He also received CSQ Magazine's 40 Under 40 Visionary Award in 2019.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Steve Gatena actively mentors Navy SEALs transitioning to civilian life through the nonprofit organization Beyond the Brotherhood. His commitment to supporting veterans reflects his dedication to community service and leadership development.