Our CEO and Co-Founder, Julio Martinez, recently joined Category Visionaries to discuss Abacum’s journey and share insights on building an FP&A platform that has successfully raised $40 million in funding.
In this episode, Julio delves into key moments from his career and Abacum’s story, including:
Sabbatical Inspirations: Julio’s transformative sabbatical in India, where his immersion in microfinance shaped his future business and finance perspective.
Corporate Finance Roots: How Julio's unexpected journey into finance grew through early career choices and high-pressure environments.
Innovation at Banco Sabadell: Julio’s leadership in fintech innovation at Banco Sabadell, helping to drive investment and transformation across Europe and the U.S.
Launching During COVID-19: The challenges and conviction behind launching Abacum at the start of the pandemic, laying the foundation for a resilient company.
Problem Definition and Impact: How Abacum automates routine financial tasks to allow teams to focus on strategic analysis and timely decision-making.
Strategic Focus on Mid-Market: From day one, Abacum focused on the mid-market segment, addressing specific needs that other solutions overlooked.
