Most brilliant inventions never reach their potential. Not because the technology wasn't good enough — because scaling is harder than it looks.
Scaling Brilliance works with deep tech, hard tech, and B2B SaaS founders who have raised €5M+ and are serious about going from here to $1B.
Every engagement starts with a Roadmap — a structured 150-minute working session that maps the gap between where you are today and what a $1B company in your category actually needs across GTM, hiring, fundraising, and operations. Written plan within 48 hours.
Founded by Cornelius Schmahl. Operator inside Uber ($80B IPO) and Lazada ($4B Alibaba acquisition). Coach to founders of Climeworks, neustark, Vispiron, and others who have collectively raised over $1B. Angel investor in 100+ companies across 6 continents.
9 unicorns. 20 exits worth celebrating. 50+ that didn't make it. We know what separates them.

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