Keynote Speaker · Business Mentor · Investor
Felix Thönnessen – Inspiration meets strategy
For 20 years Felix Thönnessen has helped people believe in themselves, think big and act like entrepreneurs. Keynote speaker with 1,000+ talks, business mentor to 3,000+ companies and four seasons as coach on „Die Höhle der Löwen“, the German version of Shark Tank and Dragons' Den.
Felix Thönnessen is a German keynote speaker, business mentor, investor and author based near Düsseldorf. He speaks and mentors in German and English, works across Germany, Austria and Switzerland and has spoken in more than 30 countries.
- 1,000+ keynotes in Germany and internationally
- 3,000+ companies advised, from startups to DAX corporations
- 4 seasons as coach on „Die Höhle der Löwen“ (VOX), the German Shark Tank
- 8 published books on entrepreneurship, marketing and mindset
- FOCUS Leading Innovator 2026 and Speaker of the Year
- Keynotes and mentoring available in English
An English speaking business coach in Germany
Many founders and business owners live in Germany without speaking German fluently. Felix mentors them in English: positioning, offers, pricing, sales and growth, combined with an insider view of how business works in Germany.
Starting a business in Germany as an expat
Choosing the right legal form (Freiberufler, Einzelunternehmen, UG or GmbH), registering with the tax office, understanding funding such as the Gründungszuschuss and AVGS coaching vouchers, and finding your first customers. Felix explains the German system in plain English and helps you build a business that works here.
Frequently asked questions
Does Felix Thönnessen work in English?
Yes. Felix gives keynotes, workshops and one to one business mentoring in English, both on site and online.
Who is Felix Thönnessen?
A German keynote speaker, business mentor, investor and author. He is known as a coach on „Die Höhle der Löwen“, the German version of Shark Tank, and has advised more than 3,000 companies.
Can Felix help me start a business in Germany if I don't speak German?
Yes. He mentors expats and international founders in English, from legal form and taxes to positioning, pricing and finding customers in the German market.
Where is Felix based?
Near Düsseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia. He works across Germany, Austria and Switzerland and internationally, and mentors online worldwide.
Contact
Contact: hallo@felixthoennessen.de · +49 211 43083198