Momentum Podcast

Dive into the story behind Viceversa’s impressive €10M raise and their bold charge into global markets! Join Pedro Salvi, the CFO, COO & Co-Founder, as he breaks down the drive and strategy propelling their fintech revolution: - Scaling across six countries to empower over 100 digital companies; - Leveraging unique revenue-based financing to fuel dynamic growth; - Perfecting operations to thrive amid rapid expansion. Get the inside scoop on reshaping fintech from Milan to the world stage. Listen to the episode: 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ecWBzZzq Apple: https://lnkd.in/erwK3WUG Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eWT6GM3R Linktree: https://lnkd.in/eiWrneTu #podcastmomentum #momentummakers #momentumpodcast #startup #fintech

From securing €10 million in funding to strategically managing community costs, Antonio Arezzo, CFO of UNGUESS, offers a masterclass in balancing growth with fiscal responsibility. 🔑 Key moments include Antonio's breakdown of cash runway strategy (37:00) and his approach to setting up clear growth levers for international expansion (24:00). Listen for the full clip: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ecWBzZzq Apple: https://lnkd.in/erwK3WUG Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eWT6GM3R Linktree: https://lnkd.in/eiWrneTu #podcastmomentum #momentummakers #momentumpodcast #startupcfo

Erika Cola & Tiffany M. love this episode because it's jam-packed with practical guidance we crave. We sat down with Antonio Arezzo, CFO of UNGUESS, who shared some of his tactics for startup growth, financial planning, and strategic pivots. Our highlight moments: 🛫 Cash Runway Planning: Antonio breaks down why having a cash runway of at least 24 months is non-negotiable for startups—and how managing burn rate ties directly into fundraising strategy. 🌍 Growth through M&A: recovering from an attempt at expanding to Spain and how they turned that into a successful strategy of mergers and acquisitions for international growth. #RealLessons, #RealPivots. 🫶 Community as a Core Asset: Antonio explains how their community management team isn’t just an add-on—it's a vital cost center with its own KPIs, driving product quality and customer satisfaction. 🏁 Test, Validate, Iterate: how each product feature is put through a rigorous validation process post-launch, maximizing ROI and avoiding mistakes Antonio’s journey is a masterclass in finance, growth, and learning from experience. 🎧 Tune in to hear the full episode and take away strategies that can help you lead your startup to success. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ecWBzZzq Apple: https://lnkd.in/erwK3WUG Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eWT6GM3R Linktree: https://lnkd.in/eiWrneTu #MomentumMakers #Entrepreneurship #MomentumPodcast #FinancialPlanning #ScaleUp #StartupCFO #PodcastMomentum

Don't miss this week's episode -- just in time to start thinking about heating our homes! We speak with Martin Lewerth CEO of Aira and growing a clean tech organization. Listen now! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ecWBzZzq Apple: https://lnkd.in/erwK3WUG Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eWT6GM3R Linktree: https://lnkd.in/eiWrneTu #podcastmomentum #momentummakers 

The third largest source of emissions in Europe? Heating our homes. 🏠💨 Aira’s CEO, Martin Lewerth, joined Erika Cola & Tiffany M. on the Momentum Podcast to discuss how they’re tackling this issue head-on with innovative heat pump technology. From Germany to the UK, Aira is helping homeowners save up to 40% on energy costs while reducing reliance on #fossilfuels. Listen in for Martin’s insights on scaling #cleantech and leading sustainable change across Europe. Listen now: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ecWBzZzq Apple: https://lnkd.in/erwK3WUG Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eWT6GM3R Linktree: https://lnkd.in/eiWrneTu #podcastmomentum #momentummakers 

Can AI reduce food waste and boost profits in the hospitality industry? In our latest episode of #MomentumPodcast, we sit down with Olaf van der Ven, CEO of Orbisk, a company revolutionizing the way restaurants manage food waste. Did you know that 70% of food waste in restaurants happens before it even reaches the plate? 😲 That’s a staggering stat that highlights just how much opportunity there is for improvement! In the latest episode Olaf walks us through: 🌱 The hidden cost of food waste: Beyond the environmental impact, food waste can cost restaurants the equivalent of their profit margin. By cutting waste, they can save huge amounts—and Orbisk's AI-powered solution is helping them do just that. 🔍 The “Fake Door Test”: Olaf’s strategy for validating business ideas before sinking resources into them. It's an ingenious way to gauge interest and avoid costly mistakes early on. 💡 How Orbisk’s AI works: Using cameras and scales, Orbisk helps restaurants track waste in real-time, reducing waste and increasing profitability seamlessly. Want to know how technology can make your business more sustainable and profitable? Tune in to learn more! 🎧Listen: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ecWBzZzq Apple: https://lnkd.in/erwK3WUG Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eWT6GM3R Linktree: https://lnkd.in/eiWrneTu #podcastmomentum #momentummakers 

From cutting restaurant waste by 50% to increasing profits, Orbisk’s tech shows that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. Plus, learn how Olaf's Fake Door Test strategy can help entrepreneurs validate their ideas before going all in! 🚨 New Blog Alert! 🚨 Check out the full blog for insights you don’t want to miss! 📖👇 #MomentumMakers #MomentumPodcast #AI #Sustainability #FoodWaste #Innovation #Orbisk

Have you heard of the "fake door" principal? When we heard this, it instantly brought to mind the cartoonish comedy of fake doors in animated shows and even on a broadway set. The concept is sticky! Imagine seeing a new door in your office space, making an attempt to use it, only to realise that it's not actually a shortcut to take a coffee .. it's a fake door that was designed to make you realise I real one should exist there. Talking with Olaf van der Veen, CEO and co-founder of Orbisk, he shared with us many insights like this. He and his team began really scaling Orbisk during COVID. Since then, Orbisk has scaled to now working with well over 700 clients around the world. Orbisk helps professional kitchens to get a grip on their food waste where 70% of food waste in the restaurant is wasted before it reaches the plate! Don't miss this week's episode of Momentum! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ecWBzZzq Apple: https://lnkd.in/erwK3WUG Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eWT6GM3R Linktree: https://lnkd.in/eiWrneTu #podcastmomentum #momentummakers #momentummakers #podcastmomentum #momentumpodcast

Don't miss the latest episode with CEO of Sibill, Mattia Montepara. Mattia shared interesting insights on the SMB ecosystem in Italy and the opportunity for expanding in the region. Listen now: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ecWBzZzq Apple: https://lnkd.in/erwK3WUG Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eWT6GM3R Linktree: https://lnkd.in/eiWrneTu #podcastmomentum #momentummakers 

🚀 New Momentum Episode ! 🎙️ This week, we dive deep into the world of fintech and scaling in the SMB space with Mattia Montepara, co-founder and CEO of Sibill. 💡 Mattia shares how his team is revolutionizing financial operations for small and medium-sized businesses, tackling everything from cash flow management to (now) mandatory e-invoicing in Italy. 🇮🇹 He also opens up about the challenges of scaling in a niche market and the power of building the right team to support that growth. If you're an entrepreneur looking to scale smart, especially in the SMB sector, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world strategies you don't want to miss! 💼 #podcastmomentum #momentummakers #entrepreneurship #smepodcast Erika Cola Tiffany M.