# Philipp Schaaf

> 3xCOO and board member at re:cap, XPAY and Ratepay, driving valuation to +$1B.

COO at re:cap, building the next-gen Capital OS for European scale-ups.

Founder at Emerald Holding and Emery & Partners, simplifying regulated industries for consumers. 

Previously served as COO and board member at XPAY and Ratepay, where I led expansion across Europe, contributing to a valuation surpassing $1B.

Held key roles at Otto Group, including Interim GM for Hermes NexTec and Head of Strategy for LASCANA, the group’s first brand in China.

Active investor and advisor to early-stage fintech and tech startups, focused on growth, scaling, and operational transformation.

Things I can advise on
✔️ Scaling operations in fintech ($100M+ growth)
✔️ Strategies for high-growth valuations
✔️ Fan engagement innovation
✔️ Buy-now-pay-later solutions (Europe expansion)
✔️ Operational excellence and strategy
✔️ Market expansion in Europe & Asia
✔️ Investor insights for scaling startups

**Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $125.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

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