EPISODE · Nov 9, 2025 · 10 MIN
Ep2. Bending Spoons: Deep Dive
from Euro Tech · host Asif Rajani
What happens when a Milan-based company starts buying some of the world’s most famous, but fading tech brands, and actually brings them back to life?In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Bending Spoons, the Italian firm behind the revival of apps like Evernote, Meetup, WeTransfer, and even AOL. You’ll learn how they’ve built a multi-billion-dollar empire by combining sharp financial discipline with bold engineering and product reinvention.We’ll explore:The unique “acquire and revitalise” business model powering their successHow cost efficiency and shared tech platforms help turn losses into profitsThe controversial (and effective) playbook behind their major turnaroundsTheir growing ambitions — from AI-driven innovation to a potential IPOWhether you’re a tech founder, investor, or just curious about how European start-ups are redefining global tech, this episode offers a front-row seat to one of the most fascinating success stories in modern business.Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/ride-and-prejudice
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What happens when a Milan-based company starts buying some of the world’s most famous, but fading tech brands, and actually brings them back to life? In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Bending Spoons, the Italian firm behind the revival of apps like Evernote, Meetup, WeTransfer, and even AOL. You’ll learn how they’ve built a multi-billion-dollar empire by combining sharp financial discipline with bold engineering and product reinvention. We’ll explore: The unique “acquire and rev...
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