About 20% of Earner users connect bank accounts immediately upon download
Enzo Ottens · SMB Tax App hits $20k MRR by getting 1k+ Signups and Converting 20-50% to $35/mo paid accounts · Dec 16, 2022 · at 12:24
Enzo Ottens is the co-founder and CEO of Earner, a UK tax and robo-accountancy app. He discusses user conversion and open banking adoption with host Nathan Latka.
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“Around a fifth of our customers connect their bank account straight when they download the app.”
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