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Ferrari says Bending Spoons drew 800,000 applicants, hired under 300

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published September 25, 2026 · All-In Podcast · Luca Ferrari, Bending Spoons CEO: The $40K Start, Buying Product-Market Fit & Beating Private Equity
Ferrari says Bending Spoons drew 800,000 applicants, hired under 300
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"Last year 800,000 applications we hired fewer than 300 people."

Ferrari says Bending Spoons received about 800,000 job applications last year and hired fewer than 300 people. He attributes the appeal to varied technical work across products and says the company is international, with Milan its largest hub and London growing quickly.

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Luca Ferrari · guest
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Luca Ferrari, Bending Spoons CEO: The $40K Start, Buying Product-Market Fit & Beating Private Equity
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