Felix Hofmann is a TEDx speaker, innovation expert, YouTuber, multiple founder and author.

As the former Managing Director of the Business Model Innovation Lab at the University of St. Gallen, he has in-depth knowledge of business model innovation.

His career as a founder includes the award-winning startup PaperC and FIVE, a natural cosmetics brand that successfully appeared on ‘Die Höhle der Löwen’. He holds a Master's degree in Business Innovation from the University of St. Gallen.

Felix Hofmann Lecture topics

- The psychology of innovation: Why we love change, but also fear it.

Many people see digitalisation and artificial intelligence as a threat. They fear change and prefer to stick to the familiar. But innovation can become an opportunity. Felix Hofmann shows how a change of perspective can help us to see new developments not as a risk, but as an opportunity.

- Innovation mindset: how we can make ourselves and others more curious, creative and courageous.

An innovation mindset is no coincidence. This presentation shows how companies can promote curiosity and creativity and thus drive innovation in a targeted manner.

- What comes after the Innovation Hubs? Making innovation more efficient and strategic

Many companies have founded innovation hubs - but many have been closed again because they were unable to fulfil expectations. Felix Hofmann shows why this happened and how innovation can be integrated more efficiently and better into the corporate strategy.

As an innovation consultant, Felix Hofmann has moderated over 300 workshops on the topic of business model innovation and supported clients such as Bosch, Covestro, Infineon, Migros, Siemens, Adidas, Toshiba, B.Braun, Sennheiser and many others in their innovation endeavours.

Further lecture topics:

Reframing - The ultimate tool for more creativity, courage and perseverance
Innovation Mindset - How innovators see and change the world
Seeking Discomfort - Developing more courage and stamina in innovation
The Power of Long-Term Thinking - How to think and act more long-term
Re-Thinking - Developing an open mindset and encouraging others to rethink

Felix Hofmann: ‘My passion is the role of psychology in innovation. How can we use emotions and irrationality for more innovation and bolder decisions?’

Felix Hofmann studied Business Innovation M.A. at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), and obtained his B.A. at the Berlin School of Economics and Law.

He supports companies in establishing and optimising their innovation management and improving their innovation culture. He is also a YouTuber and author. His first book is called REFRAME The Psychology of Innovation.