Pioneering People x Three Sixty Finance

 What’s better than one startup…

Two of course, especially when they’re both about helping one another out, making life easier, more efficient and were launched in a similar time period.

Our CEO x Co-Founder, Rita, met Arta, CEO x Co-Founder of Three Sixty Finance over LinkedIn. Keen to share startup learnings, the pair ended up working together — providing each other with their services…

Let’s get into it.

Challenge

As ambitious startups, both Three Sixty Finance and Pioneering People faced the dual challenge of managing seasonal demand surges while maximising resource efficiency. For Three Sixty Finance, Q4 brought a spike in client requests for year-end financial planning and forecasting services, which required additional sales and administrative support. Meanwhile, Pioneering People was also preparing for growth and sought enhanced financial modelling insights to forecast cash flow, plan budgets, and support strategic decision-making.

Solution

Recognising the complementary nature of their needs, Three Sixty Finance and Pioneering People entered into a mutually beneficial partnership. Pioneering People provided Three Sixty Finance with high-quality B2B sales representatives and an administrative assistant, helping them meet client demand efficiently. In return, Three Sixty Finance offered Pioneering People access to their financial modelling expertise, delivering valuable insights and forecasts that supported Pioneering People’s strategic expansion.

This partnership was a cost-effective and resource-efficient solution for both companies, enabling them to focus on growth without the overhead of hiring full-time staff for short-term needs.

Key Aspects of the Collaboration:

– B2B Sales and Administrative Staffing for Three Sixty Finance: Using Pioneering People’s platform, Three Sixty Finance quickly connected with sales and admin professionals, all of whom were verified, rated, and ready to contribute effectively. This support helped Three Sixty Finance ramp up client acquisition during Q4 and streamline internal processes without long-term hiring commitments.

– Financial Modelling Services for Pioneering People: Three Sixty Finance provided detailed financial analysis and projections to Pioneering People, empowering them with data-driven insights for budget allocation, cash flow planning, and growth strategies. This support was essential as Pioneering People expanded to new cities and scaled operations.

Outcomes

This partnership yielded significant benefits for both startups:

1. Enhanced Client Acquisition and Operational Efficiency for Three Sixty Finance: With temporary B2B sales and administrative staff, Three Sixty Finance saw a strong boost in client numbers, increased productivity, and smoother operational workflows during Q4.

2. Strategic Financial Planning for Pioneering People: By leveraging Three Sixty Finance’s modelling expertise, Pioneering People gained valuable financial clarity and planning support, enhancing their ability to scale cost-effectively and prepare for future growth.

3. Optimized Resource Allocation: As startups, both companies were able to leverage each other’s strengths without the need for costly, long-term hires or resource-draining efforts to handle these specialized tasks internally. This collaboration offered a strategic and efficient way to meet business needs, while reducing expenses and maximizing productivity.

Key Takeaway

This collaboration illustrates the value of resource-sharing partnerships among startups, especially during periods of high demand and growth. By relying on each other’s expertise, Three Sixty Finance and Pioneering People found a synergistic solution that supported their goals efficiently — driving mutual growth and strengthening their foundations for future success.