Paul Jasper Herrmann

Paul Jasper Herrmann is a Researcher at Leuphana University of Lüneburg's Institute for Management & Organization (IMO), affiliated with the Professorship for Psychology, particularly Entrepreneurship. His work focuses on entrepreneurship training in educational settings and sustainable innovation. He currently pursues a PhD under Prof. Dr. Michael Gielnik, researching entrepreneurship education in secondary schools across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa through the STEP program.

Education:

• Bachelor of Social Economics (2017), University of Hamburg
• Master in International Business (focus SMEs, 2021), Technische Hochschule Rosenheim

Research Interests: Entrepreneurial mindset development, implementation of entrepreneurship training in schools, digital entrepreneurship ecosystems, and social-innovative transformations. He emphasizes inclusive work environments and regional development through initiatives like LIONA REGINNB and ROCkET.

Professional Experience: Previously worked as a product manager for a software startup, startup coach at ROCkET, and has experience in entrepreneurship education program development.

Key Projects:

• STEP Implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa
• LIONA REGINNB - Regional innovation acceleration
• Digital platforms for entrepreneurship training