
TEAM
We're a diverse, impact-focused team with a shared vision to deliver high-quality education to the poorest. Meet our team below!
CEOs and support roles

Arne Bleckwenn
CEO

Arne Bleckwenn
“I love working with a team of inspiring people that really want to change the world.”

Bernd Roggendorf
Founder

Bernd Roggendorf
“Having a realistic chance to solve one of the biggest problems mankind is currently facing is mind blowing. Doing this with super smart and dedicated people is an amazing honor.”

Petr Vilím
Finance, Data & Fundraising

Petr Vilim
“Digital technology holds an enormous promise for solving one of the largest global problems – and it’s exciting to be contribute to the team making that happen”

Saskia Teske
HR & Office Management

Saskia Teske
“With EIDU, I have the opportunity to support those children who need it most. I believe I can help to make the world a better place for the children – they are our future.”
Operations

Ann Somoina
Field Officer

Ann Somoina
Holds a diploma in Business Managment from St Paul’s University.
As a Field Officer I am responsible for trainings,field visits,follow ups and data collection.
“The society has thirst for digital education and am happy to see Eidu program greatly having an impact to millions of children in the society”

Jeniffer Onkomba
Field Officer

Jeniffer Onkomba
“I love giving back to the community, especially the community where l come from: Kibera. As EIDU, we target working with 6 million children from the poorest backgrounds, and that is very exciting.”

Jide Ayegbusi
Head of Nigeria

Jide Ayegbusi

Mackline Migai
Tech Field Officer

Mackline Migai
“I love working with EIDU because I am so passionate about the helping the children and society. Along with the fact that eidu helps in academic growth, it also promotes National Cohesion which is a key thing to our Schools and the society at large.”

Maria Mwangi
Office Administrator

Maria Mwangi
“EIDU provides a lasting and sustainable solution of rebuilding societies through providing quality education to the less fortunate child. I am happy to be part of achieving this great cause.”

Max Dohna
Head of Growth Africa

Max Dohna
“EIDU provides an unparalleled opportunity to help millions of children lead healthier and happier lives. It’s one of the biggest challenges humanity faces and one of the most rewarding to solve.”

Mercy Robert
Sales & Operations Manager

Mercy Robert
Worked in sales and marketing for 5 years at Safaricom, rising up the ranks from brand ambassador to account relationship manager in the enterprise business unit. Bachelor’s in Science from Kenyatta University, with Diploma in Marketing & Advertising from Zetech University. I love learning how to integrate adaptive and agile processes and operational execution to meet and surpass targets.
“I long for a society that creates an equal opportunity for every individual, no matter the background you come from, to thrive and be the best versions of themselves. I personally believe education is one of the ways of achieving this and hence my decision to join EIDU.”

Victoria Madeda
Field Officer

Victoria Madeda
“Always happy to see learners, especially the less privileged, exposed to digital experience and be victorious in their education.”
Product

Bassem Elshaer
Product Manager

Bassem Elshaer
“I love working for EIDU as we are working every day on one of the biggest global challenges of achieving global equality utilizing cutting edge technologies and Innovation methods. Working closely in Kenya with teachers and students, I am able to dig into their daily problems and witness the positive impact we are driving for them”

Frankline May
UI/UX Designer

Frankline May
“Our goal is not to create a deliverable at EIDU. It’s to change something in the world; To make an impact in early childhood education.”

Kellen Makumi
Customer Service Agent

Kellen Makumi

Marc Trompetter
Freelance Visual Designer

Marc Trompetter
“At EIDU, I can combine what I love: Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design and explore other fields like UI and game design. Also it’s super interesting and challenging to design for a totally different continent.”

Maximilian Brehm
Product Manager

Maximilian Brehm
“We are developing a digital learning solution that I would have wanted when I went to school in Germany. Pioneering it in the slums of Kenya, where it is most needed, makes working on it even better.”

Morris Ndungu
Customer Service Agent

Morris Ndungu
“EIDU gives you a positive cause that you can always believe in, every day that you wake up. As someone on the frontline, I have the privilege of seeing the impact EIDU makes and I am proud to be part of this digital revolution.”
Education

Nina Bolte
Educational expert

Nina Bolte
“I love helping EIDU achieve its goals, which means supporting children to reach theirs. Nothing can beat that. I also love working in a truly multicultural team, which is a gift that keeps on giving.”
Data science

Aidan
Data Scientist

Aidan
“Despite it being fundamental to society, it is still surprisingly unclear how we can effectively measure and evaluate improvements in education. It is a complex problem that we can solve for the benefit of everyone through EIDU’s work.”
Engineering

Felix Engelhardt
Tech Lead

Felix Engelhardt
“I am driven by making products that help people, and EIDU gives me the perfect environment to do it. With EIDU, I have found an opportunity to utilise my skills toward a purpose I believe in.”

Jonas
Head of Engineering

Jonas
“I love to see my work have a direct purpose and meaningful impact for the better.”

Kennedy I. Wesley
QA Specialist

Kennedy I. Wesley
“At EIDU, one gets to witness first-hand the impact of technology on the vulnerable in society. I am proud of my contributions towards advancing a cause with such a great impact!“

Krste Tashonov
Senior Software Engineer

Krste Tashonov
“I enjoy figuring out the building blocks of society and rearranging them to do better for all. I believe that problems in education are the root cause of today’s problems, and I love that I have the opportunity to fix them.”

Maxim Modestov
Senior Software Engineer

Maxim Modestov
“For me, EIDU is a nice team that has fun solving complex problems and working on an ambitious goal of enhancing the education process.”

Merlin Pahic
Senior Software Engineer

Merlin Pahič
“I’m really excited to work on the EIDU apps and glad to be a part of improving many children’s access to education.”

Rose
Head of Customer Service

Rose
“Working for EIDU is not just another job. It is doing something I love. It is a joy dealing with teachers everyday and hearing how EIDU program has transformed the lives of the learners and made work easier for them. We are truly making a difference.”

Anne Ayot
Office Administrator

Anne Ayot
“I love working with children. Quoting mother teresa: “It’s not about how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do” For me, that is making children enjoy learning through EIDU.”