Bending Spoons operates as a highly efficient, technology-driven serial acquirer that integrates diverse digital businesses onto a proprietary, AI-powered operating system. By centralizing R&D, marketing, and operational infrastructure, the firm achieves exceptional revenue per employee—reaching $4 million—while maintaining a lean, scientific approach to business management. CEO Luca Ferrari emphasizes that their strategy relies on long-term ownership rather than the traditional private equity model of buying to sell. The company leverages a core team of nearly 1,000 employees to transform acquired assets, such as Airtable and AOL, by rebuilding codebases and optimizing monetization. Ferrari remains bullish on AI’s transformative potential but advocates for internal, custom-built tools to maintain independence from third-party vendors, ensuring operational efficiency and cost control while navigating the risks of rapid technological advancement.
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