Cornelius Schmahl
Startup operator-turned-angel investor known for early Uber expansion roles and later investing in or advising companies that became unicorns (e.g., Lime, Liquid Death, Climeworks).
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Feb 13, 2026 • 1h 2min
The college dropout who keeps ending up in billion-dollar exits - Cornelius Schmahl
Cornelius Schmahl, a startup operator-turned-angel investor who helped scale Uber in hostile markets and backed companies that became unicorns. He recounts launching in places like South Africa and Russia, the tactics used to force a $3.7B deal, and why he shifted from ops to investing. He also shares his current, more cautious approach to building and backing billion-dollar outcomes.
