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Kai Roemmelt

CEO, Udacity

Biography

Dr. Kai Roemmelt’s mission is to fuel change in the world by delivering impactful and cutting-edge technology and AI education that empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their potential.

As CEO of Udacity, he led the company’s growth and expansion, ultimately guiding it to a successful acquisition by Accenture. Before joining Udacity, Kai was part of the founding team of the Bertelsmann Education Group, a division of the German media, services, and education conglomerate. Prior to this, he played a leading role in the merger and subsequent integration of the two largest global publishing firms, Random House and Penguin Group.