How Bending Spoons Uses AI to Scale Software Acquisitions

Luca discusses how Bending Spoons applies AI and its shared technology platform to improve acquired software businesses. The conversation also covers SaaS valuations, competitive advantages, and the company’s preference for buying established products over launching new ones.

■ AI and acquisition strategy
- AI use in hiring, monetization, software development, and product design; the role of efficiency and scale
- SaaS valuations, acquisition opportunities, and how the company evaluates competitive moats, with examples including Eventbrite and Komoot
■ Operating model and growth
- How Airtable and Miro fit into a shared platform, and why the company generally focuses on improving established products rather than building new brands from scratch

For software founders, investors, and operators, this discussion offers a view of how one acquisition-focused company approaches AI and post-acquisition operations. Consider how its criteria for defensibility and integration compare with your own business or investment priorities.