My Giving Pledge

More than 20 years ago I set up a foundation focusing on education and global health challenges. It is extremely rewarding to see the impact money well spent can have. I had the great privilege to study at one of the best German technical universities, University of Karlsruhe, and the education was nearly free. Without question this became the foundation for my personal success.

On one hand I feel obliged to support the company I once co-founded and on the other hand I want to give back to the society which enabled my education. The foundation is a way to do both.

Many famous people have done it in former times, and I feel comfortable with perhaps becoming a role model for others to follow. Nothing is more important than health and education.