Starting Over at 50+
How to found a company in the second half of life, find a new home and still remain a musician.
Musician. Entrepreneur. German-Irish.
Raised in Germany. At home in Ireland. Over 30 years in sales, customer service, and most recently as a tech founder. As a self-taught musician and author, I bring real stories to the stage – not success formulas, but lived experience.
📍 Carrickmacross, Ireland · Available worldwide
About
Michael Meissner is a musician, entrepreneur and speaker – raised in Germany, at home in Carrickmacross, Ireland for nearly a decade. This biography shapes his unique perspective: between two cultures, two halves of life, stage and office.
A self-taught musician, songwriter, music producer and author of a young adult novel. Decades of experience in sales and customer service – today as founder and CEO of HIH Digital Limited.
He is at the beginning of his speaking career – with the full weight of an extraordinary life story behind him. If you're looking for a speaker who doesn't perform authenticity but lives it: this is the right moment.
Speaking Topics
Authentic content from lived experience – practical, inspiring and with a touch of humour.
How to found a company in the second half of life, find a new home and still remain a musician.
What musicians and entrepreneurs have in common – and why creative thinking is the most important business skill.
From idea to SaaS platform: how HIH Digital was born and what other companies can learn from it.
30 years of customer-facing experience – what really counts when you want to convince people.
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For Event Organisers
Michael Meissner is at the start of his speaking career. That's not a disadvantage – it's an opportunity.
No rehearsed programme that's been delivered a hundred times. Every talk is intensely prepared, personal and tailored to your audience.
Reinvention abroad. Entrepreneur at 50+. Musician and tech founder in one. This isn't a constructed personal brand – it's a lived life.
As an emerging speaker, I offer special conditions for first bookings. You gain an engaged speaker, I gain stage time. Let's talk.
Contact & Booking
Speaking fee on request – every event is unique. I look forward to hearing from you.
Whether keynote, workshop, panel or corporate event – Michael Meissner brings real stories and practical insights to your stage.