Francesco Patarnello
About Francesco Patarnello
Francesco Patarnello is a Co-Founder at Bending Spoons, with a background in telecommunications and electronics, and extensive experience in app growth and user acquisition.
Current Role at Bending Spoons
Francesco Patarnello serves as Co-Founder of Bending Spoons, a position he has held since 2013. The company is based in the Milan Area, Italy. As a leader at Bending Spoons, he has driven data-driven performance in growth and user acquisition, contributing to over 200 million app downloads. He leads a team of over 30 professionals in various fields, including Marketing Technologies, Paid User Acquisition, App Store Optimization, and Data Science & Analytics.
Previous Role at Evertale
Before his tenure at Bending Spoons, Francesco Patarnello was Co-Founder & CEO at Evertale from 2010 to 2013. During this period, he was responsible for the overall strategy and execution at the company. His role at Evertale built a foundation for his expertise in user acquisition and growth strategies.
Experience as Teaching Assistant at DTU Fotonik
In 2009, Francesco Patarnello worked as a Teaching Assistant at DTU Fotonik, the Photonics Department at the Technical University of Denmark. His duties included assisting in teaching and research activities, focusing on telecommunications and photonics, during his three-month tenure.
Educational Background
Francesco Patarnello holds an MSc in Telecommunication, Optics, and Photonics from DTU - Technical University of Denmark, completed between 2008 and 2010. Previously, he achieved another MSc in Electronics from Università degli Studi di Padova, earned in a one-year program from 2007 to 2008. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and data analysis.
Growth and User Acquisition Expertise
Francesco Patarnello has focused on data-driven performance for growth and user acquisition throughout his career. His strategic initiatives have resulted in an average of more than 250,000 app downloads per day. This extensive experience has made him a key figure in achieving Bending Spoons' impressive milestones.