Felix Lenhard

Keynote Speaking

Keynotes That Give Your Team Tools — Not Just Applause.

AI-native business building, innovation through subtraction, creative problem-solving. 6 books. 100+ startups mentored. Every framework forged in real markets. Your audience leaves with tools, not just inspiration.

Not Another "Innovation Speaker"

Most Innovation Speakers Talk About Innovation.
I've Actually Done It.

Built, Scaled, Sold

I co-founded a consumer product company, scaled it across four countries, and sold it. Every framework in these keynotes was forged in real markets with real revenue.

45+ Startups at Startup Burgenland

As programme manager and startup coach, I mentored 45+ portfolio startups. I know what separates the ventures that survive from those that don't.

Engineered for Retention

Every keynote includes live demonstrations that anchor business lessons to visceral moments. Three months later, your teams are still referencing the frameworks in meetings.

Signature Keynotes

Six Keynotes. Every One Battle-Tested on Real Stages.

01

"Build Things That Actually Work"

From Idea to Market — The Real Methodology

The flagship. A complete product-building framework — from first insight to market traction — illustrated with real case studies and live demonstrations that make each phase stick. Not theory. The Subtract to Ship methodology — tested on real products shipped to tens of thousands of customers across four countries.

Best for: Innovation conferences, entrepreneurship events, corporate kickoffs · 45–60 min

02

"Impossible Is Just a Starting Point"

Turn Constraints Into Your Competitive Advantage

Constraints are not walls. They're design briefs. A high-energy keynote drawing on 5,000 years of creative problem-solving — with live demonstrations that prove "impossible" is a label, not a fact.

Best for: General business conferences, large audiences, opening keynotes · 30–45 min

03

"The Trickster's Method"

Kill Innovation Theatre. Build What Actually Works.

The methodology behind unconventional thinking: question the status quo, subtract the unnecessary, ship what matters. For teams stuck in brainstorming sessions that produce Post-it notes instead of products.

Best for: Corporate innovation teams, leadership offsites · 45–60 min

04

"Question Everything. Build What Works."

The Outsider Mindset for Corporate Transformation

How to be the voice in the room that challenges assumptions — and channel that into measurable results. How founders think, why corporates resist, and the frameworks that bridge the gap.

Best for: Corporate transformation, management summits, board offsites · 30–45 min

05

"Experience Is What You Get After You Needed It"

Five Failures. Five Frameworks. One Founder's Survival Guide.

Five hard-won frameworks, each extracted from a real business failure. My most personal keynote — raw, honest, and packed with lessons that cost real money to learn. Not a motivational talk about "embracing failure." A tactical survival guide.

Best for: Entrepreneurship events, founder communities, YPO/EO chapters · 45–60 min

06

"What 100+ Startups Taught Me About What Actually Works"

The Patterns Behind 100+ Startup Journeys

The patterns that separate ventures that make it from those that don't. Five years directing an accelerator, 100+ portfolio startups — distilled into frameworks your audience can apply immediately.

Best for: Startup events, accelerator programmes, ecosystem conferences, corporate venturing · 45–60 min

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What Your Team Takes Home

Actionable Frameworks

Every keynote includes at least one proven framework your team can implement immediately. Not inspiration fluff — tools extracted from building real businesses and mentoring 100+ startups at Startup Burgenland.

Permission to Challenge

Your team will leave with the confidence and vocabulary to question assumptions and propose experiments. Not theory about "innovation culture" — permission to actually do it.

Lessons That Stick for Months

Live demonstrations anchor every business lesson to a moment your audience will never forget. Three months later, they'll still be talking about it — and applying the frameworks.

Trusted By

From FTSE 250 Boardrooms to 3,000-Seat Stages

Felix Lenhard at 4GAMECHANGERS
Felix Lenhard keynote speaking in arena
Felix Lenhard on stage at keynote
RHI Magnesita
FTSE 250
4GAMECHANGERS
Festival
Magna
Automotive
voestalpine
Steel & Technology
Liebherr
Industrial
ZF Getriebe
Automotive
Benninghoven
Wirtgen Group
LENZE
Automation
FH Campus 02
University
Raffeiner Reputation
Consulting
AVL
Global
Wirtschaftsagentur
Burgenland

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does Felix Lenhard speak about?

Six signature keynotes covering innovation strategy, creative problem-solving, product development, startup patterns, and corporate transformation. Every talk includes live demonstrations and actionable frameworks.

How do I book Felix for a keynote?

Send your event details and receive a tailored proposal within 48 hours. Typical lead time is 8–12 weeks.

Can Felix speak in German?

Yes. All keynotes are available in English and German, making them ideal for DACH-region events and international conferences.

What makes Felix different from other innovation speakers?

Most innovation speakers talk about innovation. Felix has shipped 12 consumer products with 4.9-star average rating across all products, directed a startup accelerator with 100+ portfolio startups, and built large-scale automation systems across four countries. Every framework comes from real experience.

Where is Felix based?

Graz, Austria. Available for in-person keynotes across Europe and internationally. Virtual keynotes also available.

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Every keynote is tailored to your event, your audience, and your specific goals. Felix typically books 8–12 weeks in advance. Send your event details and get a response within 48 hours.

Available for in-person keynotes across Europe and internationally. Virtual keynotes also available.