Erik Heinelt is one of the leading startup entrepreneurs. He has started and run internet startups on three continents and “Wirtschaftswoche” rated him one of the leaders of the startup-scene. Heinelt (born 1987) studied at European Business School in Reutlingen and started his career at Rocket Internet AG, where he... Read more
Erik Heinelt is one of the leading startup entrepreneurs. He has started and run internet startups on three continents and “Wirtschaftswoche” rated him one of the leaders of the startup-scene.
Heinelt (born 1987) studied at European Business School in Reutlingen and started his career at Rocket Internet AG, where he successfully expanded the Zalando business-model to Japan and Brazil. In 2012 Erik founded Tirendo, one of the leading online automotive after-sales retailers in Europe, together with Felix Vögtle. Within one year Tirendo had more than 100 employees and expanded into more than ten countries. In 2013 competitor Delticom bought the company for 50 million Euros.
Since leaving Tirendo in 2014, Erik Heinelt gives lectures at European Business School in Reutlingen – the “most entrepreneurial university course in Germany”. He is co-founder and board member of the German Startup Association (Bundesverband Deutscher Startups), founded in 2012 to give startups a voice in German society and politics. He is committed to tear down barriers for entrepreneurs in Germany and shape an environment in which ideas and startups can flourish. This also includes building bridges between startups, “Mittelstand” and blue chip companies. In 2015 he founded askCharlie, an online marketplace for local services, once again together with Felix Vögtle.
Erik Heinelt regularly delivers keynote speeches about entrepreneurship and technology and hosts lectures at Tech universities. He is a sought-after and experienced speaker and a devoted entrepreneur. His personal credo is “entrepreneurship is the key to changing the world’s problems: successful entrepreneurs solve big problems to make a better world.”
You can book Erik Heinelt through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Erik's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Erik Heinelt's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Erik tailored to your event.
Erik Heinelt speaks on Digital, Digital Trends, Future & Technology, Innovation & Creativity, Social Media. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Erik to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Erik Heinelt for events worldwide, subject to Erik's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Erik Heinelt is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Erik can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Erik Heinelt on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Erik can offer.
Erik Heinelt delivers keynotes in German. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Erik Heinelt's areas of expertise include Digital, Digital Trends, Future & Technology, Innovation & Creativity, Social Media. To get a clear sense of Erik's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Erik Heinelt can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Digital, Digital Trends, Future & Technology, Innovation & Creativity, Social Media is relevant. Details of Erik's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Erik Heinelt is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Erik Heinelt, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Erik's current availability for your dates.