Have you met Alex Astengo, our brand-new Senior Director - International at DataBlend? He joined the team in June, and we are thrilled to have him on board! Learn more about Alex below.
Tell me about your role?
I'm leading DataBlend's expansion in UKI and across Europe, focusing on transforming how finance teams work. My role is both strategic and hands-on - building our partner ecosystem (particularly with Sage Intacct) while directly engaging with finance teams looking to win time back.
One day I'm delivering demos showing how we eliminate 20+ hours of manual work per week, the next I'm developing partner relationships or attending events. Seeing finance professionals transform from data processors to strategic business partners and businesses turbocharge growth from better admin, makes my role feel purposeful.
What are you most excited about working for DataBlend?
The mission alignment really drives me - we're solving real pain points I've seen throughout my career in finance. Companies are at an inflection point where finance automation isn't just nice-to-have, it's essential for competitiveness. Being part of a company with proven product-market fit that's expanding internationally means I get to build something from the ground up while leveraging our success with 1,000+ customers globally.
Three fun facts about you:
- I'm slightly obsessed with discovering the best coffee shops in London, my Italian parents gave me a lifelong desire for excellent coffee
- I run along the Thames a few times a week, listening to podcasts which I really enjoy
- I have travelled extensively, around 100+ cities and counting – and particularly love finding excellent family run restaurants that are not well known to tourists
How has automation changed the way you work?
I use DataBlend principles in my own daily work - using our tools to easily connect our prospecting, CRM and communication systems, and keep track of partner relationships. In terms of AI tooling, enrichment and intent trackers are great at helping rapidly reach relevant prospects, and AI note takers help to speed up deal admin and unlock deal info that is sometimes missed due to time constraints.
Connect with Alex
If you want to say hello or book an appointment, here are a couple of ways to chat:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexastengo/
Email: aastengo@datablend.com
Schedule a Meeting: https://meetings.hubspot.com/astengo