Steve Gatena

Steve Gatena is the founder of pray.com, the leading app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content, aimed at fostering faith and building a community for individuals.

Former NCAA Champion, Steve excelled in football at the University of Southern California and UC Davis, winning prestigious championships during his college years.

He established REP Interactive at age 22, which rapidly grew to become one of the United States' fastest-growing video agencies, acclaimed by Inc Magazine as one of the best workplaces in the country.

Winning over a hundred awards for his exceptional video marketing expertise, Steve worked with renowned brands such as Coldwell Banker, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Marriott Hotels.

In 2012, Steve launched VideoFort, Hollywood's largest stock footage manufacturer, providing content for major companies like Getty, Adobe, and Shutterstock, and featuring in popular movies, TV shows, and commercials.

Recognized as 'Entrepreneur of the Year' at the United Nations in 2014, Steve later sold his businesses to become the CEO of Helinet, a global leader in aerial surveillance systems and video production.

In 2016, Steve founded pray.com, a project inspired by a tragic event involving his mentor, quickly rising to become the top faith and prayer app worldwide and securing prestigious awards for excellence in the workplace.

By 2020, pray.com achieved a historic milestone as the highest-grossing subscription media app in religious history, with Steve earning accolades as a visionary leader in the health tech sector.

Steve's notable advisory roles include serving as a non-partisan cybersecurity advisor to the White House under both Presidents Trump and Biden, holding a position in the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.

His educational background includes studies at prestigious institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Southern California, University of California, Davis, and the United States Air Force Academy.

Steve Gatena's remarkable journey showcases his passion for entrepreneurship, video production, technological innovation, and commitment to faith-based initiatives.