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Prophecy Sciences

DefunctYC W13

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 1 known investors

Prophecy Sciences develops cognitive assessments that combine behavioral testing with biosensor measurements to identify and predict workplace performance factors across mental aptitude, personality, and decision-making. The company provides hiring and team management tools for employers seeking to match candidates to roles and optimize team dynamics.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechNeurotechnologyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W13)

BSBob Schafer
Bob SchaferinFounder/CEOBob Schafer holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Stanford and completed postdoctoral research at MIT. He founded Prophecy Sciences and currently leads Lumos Labs (Lumosity), where he oversees the company's consumer and clinical cognitive health offerings, including LumosityRx, a digital therapeutic for ADHD that received FDA clearance in 2025.
JSJohn Stanley
John StanleyFounder

Investors · 1

Frequently asked questions

What does Prophecy Sciences do?
Prophecy Sciences develops cognitive assessments that combine behavioral testing with biosensor measurements to identify and predict workplace performance factors across mental aptitude, personality, and decision-making. The company provides hiring and team management tools for employers seeking to match candidates to roles and optimize team dynamics.
Who founded Prophecy Sciences?
Prophecy Sciences was founded by Bob Schafer, John Stanley.
Who are Prophecy Sciences's investors?
Prophecy Sciences's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Prophecy Sciences headquartered?
Prophecy Sciences is headquartered in San Francisco, US.