David Herdenberg

David Herdenberg is a strategist and partnership builder with more than a decade of experience driving workforce transformation and digital education in Eastern Europe and the Nordics. He has led large-scale initiatives with partners such as Volvo, Saab, Sida, and UNFPA, helping thousands gain practical tech skills to thrive in shifting economies.

As Head of Strategy at Beetroot Academy, David focuses on how tech education can strengthen resilience and accelerate growth in societies under pressure. At IT Arena, he brings insights on why many upskilling programs fail — and what it takes to design initiatives that truly deliver impact at scale.