Ludwig Thiede is the founder and managing director of LifeTeachUs, a non-profit social startup that brings life knowledge into everyday school life and connects committed people as “LifeTeachers.” The idea for the platform emerged from his own school days, when he felt that many young people were not sufficiently prepared for real life. Since its founding, LifeTeachUs has built a network of more than 3,500 LifeTeachers who voluntarily provide valuable insights in schools across Germany. The platform offers a digital solution to compensate for cancelled classes – with LifeLessons that bring real-world knowledge from all areas of life directly into the classroom. Ludwig has developed the social startup almost entirely on a voluntary basis over the years, without financial motives, driven by his vision for equal opportunities and education that goes beyond the classroom. His approach combines digital tools with practical learning, enabling schools to request LifeTeachers via app – flexible, straightforward, and effective. In addition to his work, he also advises on social impact topics and shares his experiences as an impact founder at events such as the Entrepreneurship Summit 2025. Ludwig Thiede stands for education that creates encounters, opens perspectives, and strengthens social cohesion – an inspiring vision for the future of education.
