Startup Date with Daniel Krauss – Founder of Flix Mobility

Following the latest inspiring Startup Dates with Daniel Jung and Mirko Drotschmann, we can look forward to another highlight in this year’s program: On November 18, Daniel Krauss, co-founder and CIO of Flix, will be our guest at Startup Date.

As one of the brains behind one of Europe’s most successful mobility startups, Daniel Krauss played a key role in building FlixBus and turning it into an international brand. Today, the green buses and trains are an integral part of modern, sustainable mobility in Europe and beyond. This Startup Date offers a unique opportunity to meet one of the co-founders in person – approachable, authentic, and open.

Daniel Krauss will talk about the beginnings of FlixBus, the idea behind the business model, and the journey from a startup to a global company. He will offer an honest look behind the scenes: What challenges did the founders have to overcome along the way? Which decisions were particularly influential – and which setbacks made them stronger?

Today, Flix is a prime example of successful entrepreneurship made in Germany. In 2023, 81 million people traveled with FlixBus and FlixTrain – a 34 percent increase over the previous year and a record turnover of over two billion euros. But success does not come easily and is usually accompanied by challenges. An intensive start-up phase, legal disputes with Deutsche Bahn, competition with international mobility providers, and the Corona crisis.
At our Startup Date, Daniel Krauss will talk not only about economic success, but also about these challenges and the values that guide him as a founder.

You can expect an intensive and inspiring exchange with a founder who knows from his own experience what it means to build a company from the ground up – with all the ups and downs that come with it. Following his presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and talk directly with Daniel Krauss.