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Crowdtesting and CFO Insights: Antonio Arezzo on Navigating Startup Growth and Profitability


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Antonio Arezzo, CFO of UNGUESS, joins Momentum to discuss the evolving role of the CFO in tech startups. From securing €10 million in funding to strategically managing community costs, Antonio offers a masterclass in balancing growth with fiscal responsibility. We explore UNGUESS's unique crowdtesting model, its approach to cybersecurity, and Antonio's lessons from working in private equity to driving a tech startup to profitability. Learn how to manage cash burn, optimize product feature investments, and justify community costs in a fast-paced startup environment.

  • 00:00 Introduction to Antonio Arezzo and UNGUESS: Revolutionizing Crowdtesting
  • 06:00 Transition to Tech: Antonio's Shift from Real Estate and Private Equity to Startups
  • 13:00 Defining Community at UNGUESS: Balancing Cost with Value as CFO
  • 21:00 Overcoming Learning Curves: Antonio’s Early Challenges and Growth Strategies at UNGUESS
  • 31:00 Key Growth Levers for Startups: Metrics Antonio Monitors to Drive Financial Health
  • 42:00 Expanding to France: UNGUESS’s Acquisition Approach and International Strategy
  • 54:00 Becoming EBITDA Positive: Antonio’s Financial Strategy for Sustainable Growth
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