Alexander Giesecke

Alexander Giesecke is a young entrepreneur from Germany. Together with Nicolai Schork, he is one of the founders and CEOs of simpleclub, the most popular learning platform for schools and vocational training in Germany with over 2 million monthly subscribers - he personally oversees the platform's business development, marketing, sales and public affairs.

The pair started with videos on YouTube during their school years and built one of Germany's largest education channels with 3 million subscribers. For their work, they have been awarded with many prizes such as Forbes 30 Under 30 and Capital Young Elite Under 40, as well as nominations for the International Emmy Award, the World Summit Awards, and the Goldene Kamera. As speakers and book authors, they inspire with their story and talk about the digital future of education and entrepreneurship combined with social responsibility.

Event: Digital Disruption in schools - EdTech and the Future of Education in the US and Germany (October 29)