Evolving from founder to
empowering CEO
For VC & PE-Backed Founders leading through high-pressure growth, scaling, and the demand for rapid results.
From relentless pace to resilient leadership
The demands of scaling a venture-backed company are exhilarating, and often overwhelming.
You're under constant pressure to deliver rapid results while simultaneously evolving your leadership style to meet the growing scale and complexity of your business.
Luminous helps you build the internal capacity to lead with clarity, confidence, and resilience. We provide the tools and space to help you shift from reactive, founder-led execution to intentional, purpose-aligned leadership that can truly scale.
Common challenges we
help you navigate
Transitioning to strategic CEO
Transitioning from a hands-on founder-operator to a strategic, empowering CEO.
Avoiding burnout
Avoiding personal and team burnout during high-pressure growth phases.
Building your leadership team
Building a mature, resilient leadership team that can handle scale.
Your mission
Staying connected to your mission amidst investor and market pressures.
What our clients say
"Working with Luminous since 2023 has been transformative, both for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me lead with clarity, courage, and purpose while staying deeply true to our values. His ability to hold space for reflection, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable as we expanded across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible not just in our business growth, but in the way our culture thrives, rooted in excellence, care, and a shared vision for what we can become
Knirke Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée Spa
“Leading a high-growth AI company comes with constant complexity and change. Luminous has been a trusted partner in navigating these pivotal moments, helping me align strategy with the kind of leader I want to be. Anthony brings a rare blend of sharp business insight and deep human understanding. His coaching has helped me make better decisions, build a stronger leadership team, and stay anchored in what matters most, even under pressure. Our growth has been faster and more sustainable because of the clarity and resilience his work has brought to my leadership."
Eugene Vyborov, CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
How we work:
High-impact partnership
We combine high-impact leadership coaching with targeted off sites and senior team
interventions. Our focus is on helping you evolve your leadership style, support your team's maturity,
and anchor critical decision-making in purpose, not panic.
The transformation you'll experience:
Increased leadership maturity and executive presence.
Greater personal and team resilience during fundraising, scaling, or exit phases.
The framework for a leadership culture built for sustainable, high-speed growth.
Stronger alignment between explosive business growth and personal well-being.
Evolving from founder to
empowering CEO
For VC & PE-Backed Founders leading through high-pressure growth, scaling, and the demand for rapid results.
From relentless pace to resilient leadership
The demands of scaling a venture-backed company are exhilarating, and often overwhelming.
You're under constant pressure to deliver rapid results while simultaneously evolving your leadership style to meet the growing scale and complexity of your business.
Luminous helps you build the internal capacity to lead with clarity, confidence, and resilience. We provide the tools and space to help you shift from reactive, founder-led execution to intentional, purpose-aligned leadership that can truly scale.
Common challenges we
help you navigate
Transitioning to strategic CEO
Transitioning from a hands-on founder-operator to a strategic, empowering CEO.
Avoiding burnout
Avoiding personal and team burnout during high-pressure growth phases.
Building your leadership team
Building a mature, resilient leadership team that can handle scale.
Your mission
Staying connected to your mission amidst investor and market pressures.
What our clients say
"Working with Luminous since 2023 has been transformative, both for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me lead with clarity, courage, and purpose while staying deeply true to our values. His ability to hold space for reflection, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable as we expanded across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible not just in our business growth, but in the way our culture thrives, rooted in excellence, care, and a shared vision for what we can become
Knirke Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée Spa
“Leading a high-growth AI company comes with constant complexity and change. Luminous has been a trusted partner in navigating these pivotal moments, helping me align strategy with the kind of leader I want to be. Anthony brings a rare blend of sharp business insight and deep human understanding. His coaching has helped me make better decisions, build a stronger leadership team, and stay anchored in what matters most, even under pressure. Our growth has been faster and more sustainable because of the clarity and resilience his work has brought to my leadership."
Eugene Vyborov, CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
How we work:
High-impact partnership
We combine high-impact leadership coaching with targeted off sites and senior team
interventions. Our focus is on helping you evolve your leadership style, support your team's maturity,
and anchor critical decision-making in purpose, not panic.
The transformation you'll experience:
Increased leadership maturity and executive presence.
Greater personal and team resilience during fundraising, scaling, or exit phases.
The framework for a leadership culture built for sustainable, high-speed growth.
Stronger alignment between explosive business growth and personal well-being.
Evolving from founder to
empowering CEO
For VC & PE-Backed Founders leading through high-pressure growth, scaling, and the demand for rapid results.
From relentless pace to resilient leadership
The demands of scaling a venture-backed company are exhilarating, and often overwhelming.
You're under constant pressure to deliver rapid results while simultaneously evolving your leadership style to meet the growing scale and complexity of your business.
Luminous helps you build the internal capacity to lead with clarity, confidence, and resilience. We provide the tools and space to help you shift from reactive, founder-led execution to intentional, purpose-aligned leadership that can truly scale.
Common challenges we
help you navigate
Transitioning to strategic CEO
Transitioning from a hands-on founder-operator to a strategic, empowering CEO.
Avoiding burnout
Avoiding personal and team burnout during high-pressure growth phases.
Building your leadership team
Building a mature, resilient leadership team that can handle scale.
Your mission
Staying connected to your mission amidst investor and market pressures.
What our clients say
"Working with Luminous since 2023 has been transformative, both for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me lead with clarity, courage, and purpose while staying deeply true to our values. His ability to hold space for reflection, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable as we expanded across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible not just in our business growth, but in the way our culture thrives, rooted in excellence, care, and a shared vision for what we can become
Knirke Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée Spa
“Leading a high-growth AI company comes with constant complexity and change. Luminous has been a trusted partner in navigating these pivotal moments, helping me align strategy with the kind of leader I want to be. Anthony brings a rare blend of sharp business insight and deep human understanding. His coaching has helped me make better decisions, build a stronger leadership team, and stay anchored in what matters most, even under pressure. Our growth has been faster and more sustainable because of the clarity and resilience his work has brought to my leadership."
Eugene Vyborov, CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
"Working with Luminous has been truly transformative, for me as a leader and for La Vallée Spa as a purpose-driven global brand. Anthony's coaching has helped me to lead with clarity and purpose. It has given me the courage and confidence to face even the most unmountable challenges, while staying deeply true to our values. With him, obstacles become a dance, an opportunity to grow. His ability to hold space, ask the right questions, and challenge me constructively has been invaluable in our expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The impact is visible in our business growth and in the way our culture thrives, rooted in empowerment, excellence, ethical practice, and eco-friendliness, and guided by a shared vision of what we are becoming."
Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO, La Vallée SPA
“Building a venture-backed AI company is a relentless, complex journey. Luminous is the guide I rely on. With my coach, Anthony, I benefit from a rare, transformative blend of sharp, pragmatic insight and a profound understanding of the human side of leadership. Luminous coaching and facilitation give me unwavering clarity to make bolder decisions, build a cohesive team, and lead—anchored in what matters most.”
Eugene Vyborov, Founder and CEO, Ability.ai
How we work:
High-impact partnership
We combine high-impact leadership coaching with targeted off sites and senior team interventions. Our focus is on helping you evolve your leadership style, support your team's maturity, and anchor critical decision-making in purpose, not panic.
The transformation you'll experience:
Increased leadership maturity and executive presence.
Greater personal and team resilience during fundraising, scaling, or exit phases.
The framework for a leadership culture built for sustainable, high-speed growth.
Stronger alignment between explosive business growth and personal well-being.