Frank Thelen: Tech visionary and pioneer of digital education
Frank Thelen, born in Bonn in 1975, embodies precisely the innovative pioneering spirit that we at CODE University of Applied Sciences also want to encourage in our students . As one of the most influential German tech entrepreneurs and investors, he is actively shaping Germany's digital future.
Digital pioneer with entrepreneurial DNA
Thelen's path is characterized by the courage to be independent. He took the plunge into entrepreneurship and founded “Softer Solutions Media” in 1994. This was followed by numerous tech start-ups such as Twisd AG and ip.labs GmbH, which were successfully sold to the famous Fujifilm company in 2008.
Today, as founder of the venture capital company Freigeist Capital, he supports visionary tech start-ups - exactly the kind of companies that are also founded by CODE graduates.
Strong partnership with CODE
Frank Thelen is part of the exclusive circle of over 50 successful startup founders who support CODE University. This connection is no coincidence: we share the vision of a practical, future-oriented tech education in an international environment.
In March 2024, he hosted our CODE founder Thomas Bachem on his podcast „Innovation Pulse“ , where they discussed CODE's revolutionary learning concept, student successes and future plans for the university. Thelen also explains how he appreciates CODE's interdisciplinary approach, which enables students to develop complex digital products independently.
Expertise for the digital creators of tomorrow
As an expert in future technologies and innovation, Thelen shares his knowledge on topics such as digital trends, disruptive technologies and his book “10xDNA - The Mindset of the Future”, which combines business and technology.
His expertise ideally complements our practice-oriented education, in which professors act as mentors and students work in interdisciplinary teams on real projects. Together, we promote the innovative thinkers and future designers who will drive the digital transformation.
We share the vision of strengthening Germany as a location for innovation and training the digital pioneers of tomorrow.
Shared vision for Germany's future
With his expertise, Frank Thelen is clearly one of CODE's most important supporters. Like us, he is convinced that Germany needs more digital talent (like you!) to survive in the global competition.
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