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Christian Rebernik

CEO, Co-Founder and Challenge Owner

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Christian is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences, a forward-thinking institution for sustainability and innovation. Previously, he co-founded Vivy, a personal health record and assistant used by over 20 million people. As Managing Director, he helped scale N26 into a global unicorn digital bank. He also served as CTO at Parship, developed award-winning apps like ShareTheMeal for the UN World Food Programme, and contributed to Awin’s growth into a global affiliate network. Christian is an advisor to the GreenTech Alliance and serves on the advisory boards of Sprk Global and Tomorrow Bank. He actively supports startups as a mentor and angel investor. Born in Austria, he holds a degree in business and information science.

What does innovation mean to you?

Innovation is solving meaningful problems in new ways—with empathy, agility, and purpose. It’s not just about novel ideas, but putting them into action to create measurable positive change, especially as we face global challenges like climate, equity, and digital transformation.

What do you believe is the most important capability for companies to thrive in the economy of tomorrow?

The key capability is resilient adaptability: the ability to continuously learn, experiment, pivot, and integrate emerging technologies, insights, and stakeholder needs. Organizations must embed lifelong learning and rapid iteration into their culture to stay ahead in a volatile, interconnected world.

How can we leverage our collective strength to create a more prosperous future?

By building cross-sector partnerships that unite education, business, government, and civil society. Sharing data, resources, and diverse perspectives enables us to co-create solutions that scale. Together, we can unlock systemic impact—accelerating sustainable innovation and creating equitable prosperity for all.

Describe your project and work and what makes it so innovative?

We’re building a next generation virtual university with future‑proof programs (BSc, MSc, MBA, short courses) focused on sustainability, tech & entrepreneurship. Curated by industry experts, our flexible, skills‑first approach empowers global changemakers to learn from anywhere and drive real impact.

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