Cory Schmidt

B2B SaaS Marketing Leader

Berlin Metropolitan Area

About

I'm a senior B2B SaaS marketing leader focused on helping high-growth software companies turn early traction into predictable, scalable revenue. Over the past 12+ years, I've led global marketing teams across EMEA and North America, partnering closely with product and sales to align product-led growth with enterprise GTM. I specialize in turning fragmented activity into unified go-to-market systems that consistently create pipeline and revenue. I build marketing organizations from the ground up, growing teams from a few early hires to multi-layered teams of 25 while professionalizing processes, structure, and execution. I'm most effective in companies scaling from early-stage momentum into structured, multi-team growth – typically in the $10M to $50M ARR range. My passion is helping SaaS organizations move from founder-led experimentation to repeatable, team-led growth – where marketing becomes a core driver of momentum. Outside of my day-to-day work, I regularly speak at industry events, and I'm the author of Brand Primacy: How Google Made Companies the Kings of Content. If you're building a B2B SaaS company that needs to scale with clarity, alignment, and focus – I'd love to talk.

Experience

  • Head of Marketing at Heyflow
    Jul 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Achieved 250% YoY ARR growth in a product-led growth motion • Closed Series A funding round of $16M • Led an 8-person Marketing team, driving the majority of company revenue with PLG • Released new AI product to the market

  • Chief Marketing Officer at Wunder Mobility
    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs

    • Achieved a 42% YoY revenue growth and successfully closed two Series B extensions • Managed full P&L responsibilities and drove strategic initiatives to expand company revenue • Led Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Account Management teams with 25 reports

  • Canto (Full-time · 4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Marketing
      Jul 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs

      • Grew SaaS ARR 100% YoY for 4 years • Achieved a successful exit to PE in 2021, playing a key role in leading the transaction team for a seamless transition • Executed successful GTM in US, UK, DACH markets for market expansion, driving brand awareness and revenue growth • Led a 15-person team with full P&L and an $8M budget

    • Director of Demand Generation
      Apr 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Grew inbound MQLs by +100% YoY while lowering CPL by 25% • Expanded to North America and UK markets • Executed scalable organic and low-cost paid strategies

    • Marketing Manager
      Feb 2017 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

      • In-housed many marketing functions including SEO & SEM • Tech and sales partner management • Events and social media marketing

  • Marketing Manager at APP MEDIA (by Fonpit AG)
    Feb 2016 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr

    • Planned and implemented SEO strategy • Managed public relations activities • Coordinated advertorials and marketing collateral

  • Content Manager at Axonic Informationssysteme GmbH
    May 2015 - Feb 2016 · 10 mos