Nicole Lunan

About Nicole Lunan

Dr. Nicole Lunan, PhD, is a behavioral scientist and entrepreneur pioneering the next frontier of AI: emotion as infrastructure. As Founder & CEO of MoodMe®, she scaled the world’s #1 Relationship Mood Tracker to 200K+ users in 150 countries, converting emotional insight into measurable data. Her company’s core technology, MoodJi.Engine™, transforms empathy into infrastructure—making AI emotionally intelligent, safe, and adaptive. This approach directly addresses the MIT 2025 “GenAI Divide” finding that 95 % of AI pilots fail because systems can’t learn or adapt to context. Independent MIT research (2025) validates the same thesis that drives MoodJi: adaptive, emotionally aware systems are the missing layer of learning capability in modern AI. MoodJi.Engine™ is architected precisely to close that gap—bringing contextual, emotionally intelligent learning to enterprise AI. Backed by 400 K+ proprietary emotional data points, 11 copyrights, and a patent-pending Emotion.Equation™, Nicole is defining the new category of Emotional Intelligence Infrastructure.

Experience

1. CEO and Founder of Moodme App Moodji Ai

   Moodme

   Nov 2020 — Present · Los Angeles County, CA, US

   Strategic Leadership:Develop and communicate MoodMe\'s vision, mission, and strategic goals.Formulate and execute strategies to achieve the company\'s objectives and financial targets.Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the app competitive.Operational Management:Oversee day-to-day operations, including product development, marketing, sales, and customer support.Ensure the efficient allocation of resources and manage the budget effectively.Establish and maintain effective processes and workflows.Team Leadership:Build and lead a high-performing executive team.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.Financial Management:Develop and manage the company\'s budget, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.Identify opportunities for revenue generation and cost reduction.Secure funding and investment as necessary to support company growth.Market Expansion:Identify target markets and develop market entry and expansion strategies.Monitor competitive landscape and adjust strategies accordingly.Establish partnerships and alliances to enhance market presence.Product Development:Drive product innovation and enhancements to meet user needs and market demands.Collaborate with the product team to ensure the app\'s functionality and features align with user expectations.Customer Focus:Maintain a deep understanding of user feedback and continuously improve the app\'s user experience.Implement strategies to acquire and retain a loyal user base.Ensure the app\'s alignment with the principles of emotional intelligence.Legal and Compliance:Ensure the company operates within all legal and regulatory guidelines.Mitigate risks related to data privacy, security, and intellectual property.Protect and uphold the company\'s brand reputation.

Education

• Alliant International University-Los Angeles

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial and Organizational Psychology