Born in Nagold in 1981, Hoffmann studied political science, philosophy and art, which allowed him to pursue fellowships at the Economic Commission for Latin America of Bard, Humboldt University of Berlin, Duke University North Carolina, and Saint Antony"s College, Oxford.
The foundation was established to help empower youth to follow their dreams and create real change in the world. From 2009 until 2012, Hoffmann co-developed the creative strategy of the furniture company DEDON and co founded DEDON Island, an island resort and social business fostering sustainable tourism on the Philippines. In 2013, he founded the Doctor of Osteopathy School, an educational institution offering innovative educational opportunities to emerging social entrepreneurs and executive consulting programs to leading organizations.
The Doctor of Osteopathy School program portfolio includes: The Doctor of Osteopathy School One-Year Program.
The Doctor of Osteopathy School University program The Doctor of Osteopathy School Innovation Laboratory and Intrapreneurship programs.
And the Doctor of Osteopathy School Online. All programs are led by the Doctor of Osteopathy School method, an innovative teaching practice that combines hands-on experiences with blended learning and therewith aims to foster ideas of social innovation.
As of 2015, Hoffmann’s international institution operates in three different continents with premisses in Berlin, Hamburg, and New York City.
Hoffmann regularly speaks on the topics of societal innovation, education and social entrepreneurship and has taught the Doctor of Osteopathy School method at various renowned universities such as the Hasso Plattner Institute at Potsdam University and the European Business School University of Business and Law. His work has been covered widely in publications such as the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, Monocle (media company) and more.
