Alex Tavassoli is the founder and CEO of Enliven, a VR pioneer and social entrepreneur committed to advancing empathy at scale through immersive technology. With a background in interactive storytelling and over a decade of R&D in perspective-taking VR, Tavassoli created the award-winning experience Don’t Forget Me and launched the first empathy-focused content platform, now used by Microsoft, ASML, and 30+ social-sector organizations.

Tavassoli’s journey began with a grassroots prototype built in an attic, evolving into a venture-backed platform supported by Google.org, the Dutch Department of Justice, and impact investors. Their leadership has balanced social mission with sustainable growth, earning industry recognition and driving measurable gains in engagement and allyship for global brands.

Today, Tavassoli leads Enliven’s expansion across Europe, reshaping corporate learning and social-work training through evidence-based, empathy-driven innovation. Their work continues to set new standards for integrating VR and behavioral science, inspiring organizations to move beyond compliance and foster genuine inclusion.