Gernot Schwendtner

I help ambitious companies scale across borders and unlock growth in new markets. With 500+ international expansion projects under my belt—from scrappy startups to €100M scaleups—I bring hands-on expertise in go-to-market, leadership, fundraising, and organizational readiness. I’ve built and led commercial teams across Europe, LATAM, Asia and the US, and served as a sparring partner to founders navigating complex international growth.

I%27m a advisory board member at an renowed university and a trusted mentor to many CEOs & founders of tech companies.

What makes me effective on a board or as an advisor? I combine strategic depth with a no-nonsense operator’s mindset. I know what it takes to execute globally—across cultures, time zones, and organizational stages. I ask tough questions, connect dots others miss, and help leadership teams zoom out and act fast.

Ideal fit? Post–product-market-fit companies entering or scaling in Europe, Asia, USA or Latin America, navigating internationalization, capital raising, or building senior leadership capacity. Especially useful for venture-backed B2B/B2C startups, tech scaleups, and investor-backed portfolio companies preparing for Series A–C growth and beyond.

Let’s talk if you need more than a name on paper—you’ll get a hands-on, globally experienced, founder-friendly advisor who gets things moving