This episode explores how Moss helps SMEs automate finance workflows, eliminate manual tasks, and scale smarter. CEO Ante Spittler shares insights on user-first software design, AI adoption, and lessons from leading a fintech through hypergrowth and market downturns.<br /><br />🔹 What You’ll Learn (Bulleted SEO Block)<br />- Learn how Moss helps SMEs ditch spreadsheets and automate financial operations<br />- Discover why Ante Spittler pivoted from VC to building a €5B fintech scale-up<br />- Avoid common mistakes in digitizing accounting & ERP integrations<br />- Understand how AI is reshaping CFO workflows and compliance in DACH startups<br />- Explore the emotional toll of scaling a regulated fintech in Europe<br />- Get insights into building user-first finance software for SMEs<br /><br />🔹 Guest Authority Frame<br />Ante Spittler – CEO & Co-Founder, Moss<br />Ante leads Moss, a Berlin-based fintech revolutionizing SME finance. With €180M raised and over €5B in annual payment volume, Moss delivers AI-powered spend management for CFOs, accountants, and founders across Europe.<br /><br />🔹 Timestamped Chapters<br />00:00 – Why Finance Automation Matters for SMEs <br />02:10 – Ante Spittler’s Journey: VC to Fintech Founder <br />06:30 – Fixing the ERP & Receipts Nightmare <br />10:45 – Scaling a Regulated Fintech: Lessons Learned <br />17:00 – Surviving Layoffs: Leadership During Fintech Winter <br />24:40 – Work-Life Balance as a Founder & Father <br />30:15 – Moss’s User-First Design Philosophy <br />40:05 – The Future of AI-Driven CFO Tools <br />47:16 – Advice to Founders Scaling in Finance Tech <br /><br />✉️ Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io<br />🎧 Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/startupradio<br />📰 Read the blog write-up: https://www.startuprad.io/post/finance-automation-for-smes-how-moss-is-redefining-financial-operations<br />💬 Give Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8<br />💼 Follow Joe: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger<br /><br />#FinanceAutomation<br />#Startups<br />#Entrepreneurship<br />#TechNews<br />#MossFintech<br />#DACHStartups<br />#AIinFinance<br />#StartupFinance<br />#SMEAccounting<br />#StartupTools<br />#AutomateBookkeeping<br />#FintechCompliance<br />#Startupradio<br /><br />🔹 FAQ<br />Q: What is finance automation for SMEs?<br />A: Finance automation uses software like Moss to streamline accounting, approvals, and compliance for SMEs.<br /><br />Q: How does Moss improve expense management?<br />A: Moss offers corporate cards, automated receipt matching, and real-time spend tracking for SMEs.<br /><br />Q: Can Moss integrate with SAP and NetSuite?<br />A: Yes, Moss supports ERP integrations with SAP, NetSuite, Xero, and more for seamless workflows.<br /><br />🔹 German Summary Block 🇩🇪<br />Diese Episode zeigt, wie Moss KMUs hilft, Finanzprozesse zu automatisieren und effizienter zu skalieren. CEO Ante Spittler teilt seine Erfahrungen aus dem Aufbau eines €5B-Fintechs.
