29 Lawsuits, €170M Raised, 1 CEO Replaced: The Shocking Story of Ornikar 🚀

In this episode of Hypergrowth, we welcome Benjamin Gaignault, co-founder of Ornikar—the online driving school that has become a standout scale-up. Over the past 10 years, he raised more than €170M, fought 29 legal battles against an outdated industry, and made a rare move: stepping down as CEO to help his company scale even faster. 🎯

He shares:
✅ How Ornikar went from €0 to €106M in revenue
✅ Why he raised millions without a product or customers
✅ The marketing hack that skyrocketed sales
✅ Why he never works evenings or weekends
✅ His crystal-clear view of a CEO’s role today
✅ His new venture, Skarlett, targeting a €3.3 trillion market

Are you a founder, CEO, or marketing lead in a growing startup or SME? This episode is a masterclass in execution, mindset, and the tough decisions that come with rapid growth.

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Learn more about Benjamin Gaignault: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-gaignault/
Learn more about Ornikar: https://www.ornikar.com/
Learn more about Skarlett: https://www.skarlett.fr/

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