We Knew There Had to Be a Better Way
At THYNK, we strive to enhance cognitive skills and mental focus using innovative technology and engaging video game-based training. Our mission is to provide individuals, particularly children, with the tools to strengthen attention, self-regulation, and impulse control.
About THYNK
At THYNK, we are dedicated to improving mental focus and cognitive skills through innovative technology and engaging video game-based training. Our mission is to empower individuals, particularly children, with the tools they need to enhance their attention, impulse control, and self-regulation.
With the support of the THYNK AV headset, our programs have been validated through eight successful clinical studies involving over 300 users. We understand the importance of cognitive function in various domains, including perception, memory, learning, attention, decision-making, and language abilities. By targeting these cognitive skills, we aim to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, manipula- tion of information, reasoning, and goal achievement.
The centerpiece of our approach is Skylar’s Run, an immersive adventure game that harnesses the power of brainwave technology. Using our proprietary THYNK AV headset, children can control the speed and success of their in-game character, Skylar, by maintaining their highest level of attention during each challenge. Through engaging missions, captivating characters, and a fascinating storyline, Skylar’s Run creates a safe and enjoyable environment for children to practice and enhance their cognitive skills.
The Minds Behind THYNK
Barry Herman, M.D.
Chief Medical OfficerDr. Barry Herman is a board-certified psychiatrist and public health expert. As Thynk’s CMO, he bridges clinical practice and innovation, guiding our medical strategy to support evidence-based mental health solutions.
Shane Robinett
Head of TechnologyShane is a technology leader with deep expertise in AI, user engagement, and gamification. At Thynk, he drives technical direction and architecture — building data-driven experiences that produce measurable cognitive growth.
Tony Sangermano
Executive Advisor, Technology & StrategyTony has lived at the intersection of biometric data and helping people his whole career, with a deep passion for finding ways data can deliver benefits that simply weren't possible before. From engineering advanced systems at Bose to co-founding and exiting a startup to driving M&A strategy as a corporate development executive, his path spans engineering, entrepreneurship, and strategic consulting.
Chris Tracy
Co-Chair of the Board / Co-FounderChris is a veteran executive and investor whose career has been defined by building companies that matter. As Co-Chair, he channels that expertise into Thynk's vision and growth strategy.
Steve Gullans, PH.D.
Co-Chair of the Board/Co-FounderDr. Steve Gullians is a biotech investor and board leader with decades of experience guiding science-backed startups to scale — and a deep belief that the right technology can fundamentally change people's lives. He brings that conviction, alongside strategic oversight and capital expertise, to Thynk's board.
Linda Ystueta
Chief Operating OfficerLinda has spent her career asking how technology can make lives better — and at Thynk, that question is deeply personal. With degrees from MIT and a rich background in venture capital, digital therapeutics, and consumer products, she leads operations with a focus on building scalable solutions that meet students and schools where they are, and help them go further.
Maya Rose, Ph.D.
Head of R&DDr. Maya Rose believes that understanding how students' brains develop is the key to unlocking their full potential. A learning scientist specializing in cognitive development and digital therapeutics, she leads research and development at Thynk — ensuring our technology is both scientifically sound and genuinely impactful for learners.
Jonathan Bay
Vice President, PartnershipsJonathan's 15+ years in education have given him a front-row seat to both the challenges teachers face and the incredible potential students carry. At Thynk, he channels that deep-rooted passion into championing technology that drives real learning outcomes — without adding to educators' already full plates.
Lauren Bochicchio Beaver, M.Ed.
Customer Success DirectorLauren Bochicchio Beaver is an experienced Customer Success leader with almost 20 years in education and over a decade of classroom experience. Passionate about the transformative power of technology, Lauren leverages her extensive EdTech background to help schools and districts achieve meaningful, lasting results for their students
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