Thomas Hirsch

AIA Operating Partner | Content Tech Executive | Former CEO at upday | Investing in media, data, education & content platforms

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

Experience

  • Operating Partner at All Interests Aligned
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Scouting for specialized publishing or corporate education companies facing a succession scenario. Then eventually acquiring and leading this organization. A great management buy in project by AIA - All Interests Aligned.

  • Content Tech Executive at Freelance
    Sep 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr

  • upday (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • CEO
      Aug 2021 - Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • COO; Deputy CEO
      May 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • CFO & COO at upday for Samsung
    Sep 2015 - Apr 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Responsible for all non-tech and non-journalistic aspects of the organization

  • Axel Springer SE (Full-time · 4 yrs)
    • Chief of Staff - Office of the Chairman and CEO
      Feb 2013 - Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Junior Executive
      Oct 2011 - Feb 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Responsible for projects at WELT & Seloger.com