Vijay Ravindran, the CEO and founder of Floreo, combines his extensive expertise from pivotal roles at Amazon and The Washington Post to spearhead innovation in immersive technology for autism therapy. His tenure as the Chief Digital Officer at The Washington Post saw groundbreaking advancements in digital media and content delivery, revolutionizing how news is consumed in the digital age. Ravindran's leadership, honed through his experiences at Amazon including leading the launch of Amazon Prime, underscores Floreo's mission to leverage virtual reality (VR) for transformative autism therapy. With a deep-rooted commitment to harnessing technology for societal benefit, his strategic vision intertwines lessons from the forefronts of tech and media, propelling Floreo as a pioneering force in utilizing VR to enhance the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum.

During this episode, we discuss:

• His personal story of starting Floreo
• What Floreo offers
• How they incorporate feedback and lived experience
• How AI is used in the company
• What is coming up for Floreo
• Roadblocks Vijay has faced as a founder
• His advice for anyone looking to build a startup
• How to maintain resiliency when things don’t go right the first time
• What he’s learned from working with investors

And more. Tune into this episode as we dive into all things VR!