Student & early-stage founder

Luca Marqués.Building things that earn their keep.

I'm a student and early-stage founder. I help small businesses implement technology solutions and AI.
I talk about my learnings and experiences of my journey.

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01A short, honest intro

Competence and character belong together. Being likable isn't enough. You need to know how things actually work, and be honest about what does and what doesn't. I try to make people around me better, not just myself. Love is given, not received.

When I decide to do something, I do it right. Full attention, nothing half-finished on purpose. I plan ahead and try to see how things will play out, but I stay loose enough to let go of the plan when reality disagrees with it.

Nobody's future is certain, mine included. I try to stay open to what shows up along the way instead of fighting it. Some of the best things in my life happened in ways I never could have planned. I don't have a great story to tell you. What I have is whatever I've learned so far, and I'll share it as I go.

02education

Pforzheim University

Business School

Program
BBA/B.Sc. Digital Business Management
Location
Pforzheim, Germany
Status
Undergraduate · in progress

The program sits deliberately between business and tech, which is the combination I see the most potential in.

I want to understand how businesses work, and how technology can make them work better. I want to understand the business side of technology, and how to build products that are actually useful. I want to understand the world, and how to make it better.

03Ventures

This is what has my attention right now.

Building & Learning

AI & Automation

There's a lot to know about AI and how to use it effectively. Helping small businesses implement AI and automation is a great way to learn, and a great way to help. I want to understand how to use AI to make businesses work better, and how to build products that are actually useful. (Currently on pause)

Visit marquesunlimited.com
Leading

Rotaract Club, President

This year's president for the club's year. Running the meeting cycle, booking external speakers, and coordinating social projects with local partners.

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Documenting

Public Journey

Started a channel to document what I'm learning while building. You learn better by teaching it, and I want to share what I'm learning with others. The goal is to make the journey more visible, and to help others who are on a similar path.

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04Recognition and honors

Awards and recognition for academic and professional work.

Attempto Award

June 2026

Pforzheim University & Attempto GmbH & Co. KG

For outstanding academic achievement and efforts in sustainability and innovation

05What I believe
01

Accept what you can't move.

Some things aren't mine to control, the market, other people, timing. I put my energy into the part that's actually in my control.

02

Quick to gain is quick to lose.

Aiming for the quick wins is not a sustainable strategy to building lasting things.

03

Honesty over comfort.

I try to be honest with myself and others, even when it's uncomfortable. I want to know the truth, not just what I want to hear it.

04

Stay a student.

Official education in school or university only gets you so far. The real learning happens alone. The day someone stops learning is the day they stop growing.

05

Work to inspire, don't wait to be inspired.

Trying to be inspired is a waste of time. Inspiration is a byproduct of action, not the other way around. I try to do things that inspire me, and hope that it inspires others too.

Contact

Let's make something worth the work.

Building something, hiring, or just want to talk? I read everything and I'm easy to reach.