AuvenRevolutionizing Therapy Education
We're on a mission to make professional therapy training accessible, safe, and effective through cutting-edge AI technology.
Our Mission
Auven exists to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world therapeutic practice. Traditional training methods are often prohibitively expensive and pose ethical concerns when working with real clients during the learning phase. We've created a revolutionary AI-powered platform where therapy students can safely practice their skills, make mistakes, learn, and grow—without risk to actual clients.
Safe Environment
Learn without the risk of harming real clients
Cost-Effective
Affordable alternative to traditional training
AI-Powered
Realistic client simulations for authentic practice
Meet the Founders
A diverse team united by a vision to transform therapy education
Franco De Waal
Founder & CEO
Franco's journey with code began in childhood, where his natural curiosity led him to build his first program at age 12. When he identified the critical gap between therapy education and practical training, Auven was born. He brings exceptional technical vision, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to making quality therapy education accessible to everyone.
Simone Rose
Co-Founder & Clinical Advisor
Simone brings the essential clinical perspective that makes Auven truly effective. As an advanced therapy student with hands-on clinical experience, she intimately understands the challenges aspiring therapists face. Her deep knowledge of therapeutic methodologies ensures that every Auven simulation is authentically designed to reflect real-world scenarios.
Ethan Viljoen
Chief Operating Officer
Ethan is the operational powerhouse behind Auven's success. With a rare combination of technical prowess and operational excellence, he ensures that Auven runs like a well-oiled machine. His analytical approach to problem-solving, combined with exceptional team coordination skills, makes him invaluable in translating Auven's vision into operational reality.
Our Core Values
Ethical Practice
We prioritize the safety and well-being of future clients by ensuring students are properly trained before working with real people.
Innovation
We leverage cutting-edge AI technology to create the most realistic and effective training environment possible.
Accessibility
Quality therapy education shouldn't be limited by geography or financial constraints. We're making it available to everyone.
Excellence
We're committed to providing the highest quality training experience that prepares students for real-world success.