Peter Avritch

Peter Avritch is a seasoned tech founder and self-taught software developer with a track record of designing 25 innovative products, holding multiple patents, and achieving several successful exits. Beginning his career as a hardware engineer at ComDesign, he founded Genie Computer at age 22, which pioneered external hard disk drives for Apple and IBM PCs. He then launched PC Dynamics, renowned for its award-winning disk utilities and screen savers, and later developed SafeHouse Software's disk encryption products. Peter's expertise extends to scalable cloud platforms and AI, exemplified by his LeadFire lead generation system and Inside Stores, a collection of AI-enhanced e-commerce websites. Peter has led the creation of MascotGO’s Agentic AI Concierge, an AI-driven system that simplifies college discovery, profile building, and matchmaking for students. Under his leadership, MascotGO leverages cutting-edge large language models (LLMs), advanced search algorithms, and social networking dynamics to connect students with their best-fit colleges and vocational schools. His expertise positions him at the forefront of AI-powered transformations in education, bridging technology and student success.