
Luis Hesemann
Entrepreneur and researcher in digital learning and innovation
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Aachen, Germany
Joined January 2026
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Founder and operator of digital-learning ventures: Hesemann co-founded and led academa GmbH as Co-Managing Director and is listed as a founding shareholder of academa.de; he is involved in multiple entrepreneurial entities (including company registrations such as Luis Hesemann Ventures UG) and is named among managing directors at 248 Studios. openedx+3
Academic researcher bridging practice and scholarship: He served as a research associate and PhD candidate in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group (WIN) at RWTH Aachen, contributing to published academic work on digital platforms and platform-based labour. rwth-aachen+2
Background in engineering and product development: His academic training is in mechanical engineering (M.Sc. Development and Design Engineering) and his CV records thesis work and multiple internships and student-assistant roles focused on development, design engineering and technical marketing. rwth-aachen
Hands-on product and platform builder with Open edX experience: Hesemann has been directly involved in building the Academa learning platform (an Open edX implementation) and publicly presented the technical and product journey at an Open edX community event. youtube+2
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Competed in triathlon (listed as an athlete; participated in junior European Cup events). triathlon
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