Julio Martínez's Linkedin Analytics

I always wanted to become a paella cook, but my path led me to spend 20 years in finance and tech - eventually becoming a fintech entrepreneur and a frustrated paella aficionado. I did my time in Investment Banking across NYC, Sao Paulo, Zurich, and London. But I redeemed myself by pivoting to tech, where I launched four fintech products back-to-back. Today, I’m the co-founder and CEO of Abacum, the leading FP&A automation platform helping finance teams in the mid-market drive efficient growth and deliver business impact. My partner in crime, Jorge Lluch, and I built the product we wished we had in our previous finance roles. Solving a problem that used to make us bleed in the head has been a dream come true. We’re on a mission to make finance teams the heroes of their organizations. “Cool, but what exactly does Abacum do?” • Drives efficient growth through more accurate revenue forecasts, advanced scenario modeling, headcount planning, and OPEX control. • Provides real-time access to all your operational and financial KPIs in one place, automating Board decks, monthly performance reviews, and reforecasting reports. • Boosts budget owner accountability with structured collaborative workflows and actionable to-dos. On a personal note, family always comes first. I live in New York with my amazing wife and three high-energy kids. For me, success is when my kids use my back as a walking mat - keeps them busy and gets the knots out. Quick facts: I practice Vipassana meditation. Fan of Stoicism, especially Epictetus. I journal daily. Vegetarian. I enjoy mixed martial arts, surfing, and eating embarrassing amounts of chocolate. Originally from Spain, I’ve lived in India, Brazil, Switzerland, the US, and the UK, and I miss them all. If anything from above interests you, follow along for more content. While I mostly talk shop, you might also catch the occasional post about my quest for the perfect paella.