Groundbreaker
René Fichtmüller is an experienced professional in the technology and music sectors, currently serving as an Evangelical Optician at FLEXOPTIX GmbH since May 2018, where the focus is on optimizing optical components for network builders. Fichtmüller is also the Ambassador of Groundbreaker Talents, a scholarship program aimed at empowering Ugandan students in IT, and holds the position of Chairman of the Board for the Global NOG Alliance, dedicated to improving global internet connectivity. As a Co-Founder and DJ at DJs in Tech, Fichtmüller promotes community engagement through music and technology. Additional experience includes managing Berlin Sounds Records & klangfrei records, and involvement in various board roles within Internet governance organizations. Educational qualifications encompass degrees in sales management and business informatics, with ongoing studies at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
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Groundbreaker
We rethink impact and create projects that benefit every stakeholder. Our Groundbreaker Talents initiative in Uganda offers young women from financially constrained communities the opportunity to undergo an intensive one-year training program in Software Engineering. During this period, the participants live on our campus, fully immersing themselves in the training. This residential learning approach equips them with all the necessary skills to pursue entry-level positions in the IT sector and launch their careers in tech. The scholarships for this program are funded by various companies, investment funds, and private individuals. Through our mentorship program, employees from these firms can become directly involved and guide the talents along their journey. Furthermore, by fostering interactions between scholars and mentors, we encourage openness—one of the key pillars for increasing diversity in the tech industry. With this program, we aim for a dual impact: providing a sustainable path out of poverty and promoting a more diverse talent pipeline in tech.