Matthew Mockridge

The most poisonous sentence that can be said in a company: "We've always done it this way!"

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Ideas Become Reality: Matthew Mockridge – Startup Mentor, SPIEGEL Bestselling Author & Founder Coach

Matthew Mockridge is a SPIEGEL bestselling author, TV startup coach, serial founder, and international keynote speaker—and one of the most recognized faces in the German startup scene. With his revolutionary event concept NEONSPLASH® and bold entrepreneurial spirit, he transformed a 13 m² student apartment into an international success story—and now inspires people around the world to launch their “next big thing.”

From Living Room to Global Stage – The Journey of a Creative Doer

The German-Canadian-Italian entrepreneur founded NEONSPLASH® during his university years and scaled the event brand to over 60 cities worldwide—a shining example of creative growth. With his SPIEGEL bestseller “Dein nächstes großes Ding” (Your Next Big Thing), his TV presence on Sat.1’s START-UP!, and his hit podcast Smart Entrepreneur Radio (3M+ downloads), he’s inspired an entire generation of founders.

Energy, Experience, and Real Ideas

Whether speaking for VAPIANO®, Shell, RedBull, Philips, or top universities—Matthew Mockridge brings passion, innovation, and hands-on tools to every stage. His keynotes are inspiring, entertaining, unconventional—and speak directly to the heart of entrepreneurial thinking. He motivates people to take action, embrace failure, and fully live their potential.

Why Matthew Mockridge Is the Ideal Speaker for Your Event

• SPIEGEL bestselling author & serial entrepreneur with international success
• TV coach & speaker for creative business innovation
• Inspirational voice for startups, businesses & next-gen leaders
• Authentic stage presence with substance, energy & entertainment
• Ideal for startup conferences, innovation days, corporate forums & university events

Book Matthew Mockridge now—and spark the fire for your “next big thing.”

Topics

“TODAY, not tomorrow!”

  • This talk is about motivation, inspiration, the courage to change and truly connecting with yourself, your team and your customers for immediate and sustainable results for everyone in the audience.


“The bridge to Gen-Z”

  • This presentation will focus on the latest insights into successfully recruiting, retaining and leading the youngest generation in the labor market - Gen-Z: a mammoth generation that will make up more than 50% of all consumers worldwide by 2025 and 98% of whom own a smartphone. In order not to miss this historic opportunity, the lecture dives deep into the way this generation lives, decides, buys, what their wishes are and what we need to do today to build an authentic bridge to Gen-Z in time so that we have not missed the boat tomorrow.


“Trainee all-star team”

  • If you want performance, you have to offer meaning. In this presentation, trainees receive special added value and authentic appreciation. A presentation that welds them together, binds them to their company and creates long-term meaning. Here they learn for life from a speaker who speaks their language.

References & Press

VAPIANO, Schwarzkopf, Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG, Immobilienscout24, Lufthansa City Center, Red Bull, DPD, Shell, MERCK, TEDx, PHILIPS, Sparkasse, ERGO, RE/MAX Europe, Technische Universität München, BARMENIA AG, Sony Pictures, ProSieben, Sat.1
and many more.

 

“Matthew is a mixture of start-up superhero and Buddhist monk.” 
Lencke Steiner, entrepreneur, juror on “Die Höhle der Löwen”, VOX


“Matthew Mockridge speaks the language of Generation Y. He inspires and his statements are so concrete and comprehensible that he directly triggers change processes and action. It couldn't be better!” 
Oliver Möser, Divisional Director, Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG


“Young entrepreneur story ready for the movies!” 
Alex Just, taff, ProSieben


“Fresh, healthy, delicious - this is a cookbook for mental power wholefood.” 
Mark Hübner-Weinhold, Hamburger Abendblatt


“Matthew's performance at our convention was not only entertaining, but ranged from motivating to emotional. Cool, mega, awesome - that's how the audience summarized the presentation and got to the heart of the matter. Thank you, Matthew.” 
Andreas Reß, CSO, DPD Deutschland GmbH


“Amazement, goosebumps, pure emotion and passion combined in one keynote. The minutes just flew by as Matthew Mockridge shared his thoughts with us. A really very successful and inspiring presentation.” 
Rolf Wulle, Sales Director Southwest, ERGO Beratung und Vertrieb AG

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Required equipment

Equipment: Projector
Projector
Equipment: Headset
Headset
Equipment: Apple notebook
Apple notebook