Dr. Thomas Funke — Co-Founder
Are you struggling to have an impact in your work or even life? Are you looking more for a calling than a job or a career? I’ve been there. Here is what i did. Puzzled by the educational system, I started to create a challenger university in 2020. We focus on: - Building 21st century competencies through challenge-based learning - Learning with a global community of change-makers - Seeing the world as your campus I can help you by nurturing your entrepreneurial skills, empowering you to make a meaningful impact, ignite your entrepreneurial dreams, and hopefully, contribute to shaping a brighter future for us all. There are three primary ways I can help: 💡 IDENTIFY YOUR MISSION Defining your purpose and developing your personal mission statement are the foundations of your personal and professional success. Check-out a three week challenge here: https://www.tomorrow.university/trial-challenge/mission-identification 😍 BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BOARD AND DREAM TEAM As a dedicated boundary-spanner, I've cultivated a vast and diverse global network. I believe in the power of collaboration to drive positive change. Build your Personal Board here: https://www.tomorrow.university/trial-challenge/build-your-dream-team 🎤 BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER OR FACILITATOR I've had the privilege of delivering 100+ keynote speeches, including engagements with organizations like Deutsche Bank AG, Porsche Holding, and Deutsche Bundesbank. My speaking topics span the realms of Innovation, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Education. For speaking inquiries, feel free to reach out at press@tomorrow.university. Constantly looking to create change, new challenges, and growth opportunities — let's connect.
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Location: Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
Experience: 21 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Executive Management
- Strategic Planning
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Strategy
Career Highlights
- Founder of Tomorrow University focused on impactful education.
- Delivered 100+ keynote speeches on innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Built a global network of change-makers and entrepreneurs.
Work Experience
TechQuartier
Advisor (3 yrs 3 mos)
Co-Founder & Managing Director (4 yrs 5 mos)
Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences
Co-Founder & Co-CEO | University President (5 yrs 6 mos)
Eintracht Frankfurt
Tech Advisory Board (5 yrs 11 mos)
Goethe Business School - Goethe University Frankfurt
Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (7 yrs 6 mos)
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
University Lecturer (4 yrs 9 mos)
G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance
German Delegate G20 YEA (2 yrs 6 mos)
WU Executive Academy
Lecturer & Trainer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (12 yrs 3 mos)
iamstudent.eu
Advisory Board / Co-Founder (10 yrs 11 mos)
Global Entrepreneurship Network
German Lead Delegate (3 yrs 5 mos)
RKW Kompetenzzentrum
Head of Department for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 yrs 3 mos)
WhatAVenture GmbH
Co-Founder (3 yrs 11 mos)
Research Studios Austria Forschungsgesellschaft mbH
Head of Operations (1 yr 6 mos)
ECN Entrepreneurship Center Network
Co-Founder / Director (2 yrs 6 mos)
Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
PhD / Lecturer (3 yrs 3 mos)
BMW Brilliance Automotive
Trainee at the Training Academy (7 mos)
bwin
Project Manager (3 yrs 9 mos)
Education
PhD at Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
Master's degree at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
at The University of Hong Kong
International Business at The University of Southern Mississippi