Team

Babak, also known as ‘Gonde’, is co-founder and creative director of the artist group RebellComedy. After establishing the culture and literature platform Keschmesch, he co-founded X Ventures. For 4 years he has been intensively involved with learning in the digital age and is driving forward the future of education.

Justin is a leading developer of AI reasoning tools for learning & behavioural design. As a generalist with 10+ years of experience, he combines expertise in AI, learning solution architecture, behavioural design, many-model thinking and analytics.

As a founder, Ulrike adopted leadership through self-leadership as her central mission. As an organizational consultant, she has advised Forbes 100 companies and founded nearly 50 innovative schools worldwide, among others. Ulrike is an international guest speaker on topics such as learning innovation, learning needs-based school organization, school foundation, and the self-organization of teams.

Zohair, also known as ‘Z,’ has founded and led several successful global e-commerce and tech companies and has been nominated twice as ‘German Entrepreneur of the Year.’

Martin is an expert in digital transformation in the education sector and AI. With a strong background in software development, he has accompanied various institutions worldwide on their way into the digital era. As a speaker, he shares his knowledge of agile methods and IT innovations, and as a founder, he has created an alternative school himself.

Annika studied Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Civil Engineering at RWTH Aachen University and NTU Taipei. She brings experience in strategy consulting, complex construction projects, and business transformation management. Now she focuses on the transformation of the education system, as well as the development and design of modern school buildings and concepts.

Bahman has managed 200+ employees as an entrepreneur in over 30 countries and has successfully brokered several companies. He has been awarded ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ several times and has also received the ‘Internet World Business Idea Award’.

Matthias is an experienced investor and strategy consultant specializing in sports marketing. Throughout his career, he has held numerous management positions in different companies and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Maastricht University, as well as a PhD in sports economics.

Iaad, also known as ‘Mikado’, has successfully founded and managed several e-commerce and tech companies. Mikado loves making disruptive business models a reality and has completed his master's degree in international business. As a father and husband, he is a devoted family man.