Alex Hessler is a prominent figure in the visual effects industry and a pioneer in immersive technologies. He is a partner and founder of Invisible Thread, an immersive experience company composed of an award-winning team of visual effects artists, XR designers, creative technologists, and business strategists. Before founding Invisible Thread, Hessler worked at major studios like Pixar Animation Studios, Weta Digital, and Framestore CFC, among others, holding positions as Lead Lighting Technical Director, Technical Director, R&D Application Engineer, and Head of Render Support.

Hessler studied Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering at Tulane University. He also served as a lecturer at prestigious institutions such as Pacific Northwest College of Art and San Francisco State University. Hessler's extensive background and experience in visual effects and immersive technologies made him a sought-after consultant for companies, such as SapientX and GOH Studio, where he served as a VR Director.

Invisible Thread, under Alex Hessler's leadership, has become an industry leader in developing immersive and VFX content that features strong storytelling to help companies reach their audiences in impactful ways. The studio's storytelling expertise and cutting-edge XR/VFX skills have enabled them to connect with like-minded organizations and build long-term, trusted alliances with partners such as Facebook Portal and Facebook Storytime AR.

Alex Hessler's expertise and experience have contributed to making a positive impact in the world through his immersive designs, art, and emerging technology. His ability to provide comprehensive solutions for his clients, delivering strategic, tactical, and business insights as well as imaginative content, continues to make him a highly-regarded figure in the industry.