Meet Felix

Hello, It's Great to Meet You

Though we all have our own stories, we are probably not too different from each other.

I AM FELIX
HI!
A Dad and Husband

A beautiful baby daughter and her little brother, and crazy in love with my wife.

An Innovation Evangelist & Business Consultant

Studying creative disruption for two decades.

A Startup Founder & Entrepreneur

Started and built several companies. "Learned" a ton along the way.

A Magician & Inventor

Studying, creating and commercializing the 2nd oldest profession - MAGIC.

Pretty New to Keynote Speaking

But man, do I love inspiring and motivating audiences to action.

A Musician, Photo- & Cinematographer

Making the most out of each moment.

A Creative Mischief-Maker

Feels uncomfortable inside a box.

"Unconventional" is probably the right word

Meet Felix: an unconventional entrepreneur, magician, and master of making memorable experiences!

With a background in electronic engineering and a master's degree in innovation, I have built my career at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and experience design. My entrepreneurial journey began early, when I started buying and renting out video games as a student, an experience that sparked my passion for building and developing new ideas.

Over the years, I have launched and led multiple ventures across technology, corporate innovation, and the creative industries. I founded a full-service tattoo studio, integrating dermatology, fashion, and design, before shifting my focus to the startup ecosystem. My expertise in innovation management has allowed me to work with technology startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations, supporting them in developing growth strategies, launching new products, and scaling operations.

Former Managing Director

360 Innovation Lab

Starting as Head of Innovation, I took over the role of Managing Director and helped scale 360 Innovation Lab into an international innovation ecosystem — an innovation consultancy, a startup accelerator, and a fully-equipped Makerspace with 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, and rapid prototyping capabilities.

We grew across four locations: Graz (consultancy & Makerspace), Warsaw (software development), and San Francisco (consultancy & coworking) — creating a transatlantic pipeline between European founders and Silicon Valley.

We weren't just advising on innovation — we were building it and scaling it internationally. Ventures I led grossed 8-figure revenues within the first 24 months. Then the pandemic hit.

5

Ventures FROM Post-it to Scale

8-Figure

Revenues in 24 Months

€3M+

Invested

3,000+

Accelerator Applications

4

Locations Worldwide
Felix Lenhard at 360 Innovation Lab
Lucky

"I feel lucky to have experienced both the successes and challenges that come with building businesses."

Amazing Coffee Cups and Beans
Felix performing magic
Card magic performance
Magic convention
The Session performance
In Case of Emergency magic product
Founder & CEO

VULPINE

Vulpine Industries

Today I run Vulpine Industries — my innovation and strategy consultancy working with Fortune 500 companies and corporations. We take ideas from concept to scale: product development, prototyping, global production, market launch, and worldwide distribution. Applying the tools and methods I sharpened at 360 Innovation Lab to clients across industries.

Vulpine Creations (Exited 2024)

The magic side of Vulpine was a wild ride. Exactly as the world took a break during the pandemic, my business partner Adam Wilber and I went all-in and built Vulpine Creations into a globally recognized magic production company. We invented, manufactured, and distributed professional magic effects to magicians worldwide.

We launched 12 original effects, maintained a 4.9-star rating with zero returns, and scaled to high six-figure sales per product. In 2024, I successfully exited the business — proud of what we built and ready for what's next.

12

Original Effects

4.9

Star Rating

0

Returns
Magic

"Magic, to me, is an example of customer-focused development — where the only thing that matters is the experience."

Co-Founder & Program Director

StartUp Burgenland

I helped build StartUp Burgenland from scratch. We designed and launched this accelerator on behalf of the state government to build a startup ecosystem in a region with zero infrastructure. Five years later, the results speak for themselves: more startups founded in Burgenland in the last 3 years than in the entire decade before.

We built a boutique accelerator — a 9-month program with tailored support by real founders, not just advisors with PowerPoints. Our alumni include VitaBlick, SHION, EMPlus, spixnet, VertifyMed, Anodu, Terra Green, Balmung, and Mindset Technologies — ventures that have gone on to secure funding through AWS, FFG, 2 Minuten 2 Millionen, and Techstars.

We opened the StartUp Center in Güssing as our home base, created €10K starter grants plus access to €400K growth capital through the Athena VC fund, and became the youngest member of Austria's AplusB network. We — as a team — didn't just build a program — we put an entire region on the startup map.

Track Record 2025

27%

Annual Growth

44

Startups Supported

€6M

Total Invested

70%

Market Entry

48%

From Other States

29%

Female Founders

"In the last 3 years, more startups were founded in Burgenland than in the entire decade before — a top value in Austria."

— Austrian StartUp Monitor 2024

"We have created an environment where ideas can grow — and Burgenland has arrived on the startup scene's radar."

— Dr. Leonhard Schneemann, Wirtschaftslandesrat

"Felix is one of the sharpest innovation strategists I've worked with — a rare mix of vision, structure, and speed. His ability to push ventures to the next level is simply outstanding."

— Rainer Schuster, Co-Founder Pflegenavi

"Felix played a key role in accelerating Pflegenavi. He opened up his network to help us find a technical co-founder — solving one of the most critical bottlenecks in our founding team."

— Markus Reinfeld, Attorney-at-Law, BRANDL TALOS

"Felix helped us close our investment round and guided our market expansion into Germany and Switzerland. His strategic input and network were instrumental in taking VitaBlick to the next level."

— Amadeus Linzer, CEO VitaBlick

"Felix doesn't just talk innovation—he implements it. He aligns teams, simplifies challenges, and always keeps his eye on outcomes that create real business value."

— Christoph Jandl, CEO HENNgineered

Trusted By Industry Leaders

RHI Magnesita FTSE 250
World Bank Global
4GAMECHANGERS Festival
FH Campus 02 University
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland
StartUp Burgenland
Raffeiner Reputation Consulting
Magna Automotive
ZF Getriebe Automotive
Wirtgen Benninghoven Construction
Lenze Automation
Liebherr Industrial
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You've come to the right place if...

You are looking to gain a competitive edge and drive long-term growth

You want a keynote speaker who will engage and motivate your audience

You are ready to tap into your creative potential but need some guidance

You understand the importance of fostering innovation within your organization

You are seeking ways to make everyone in your company a consistent innovator