Laurence Colot

🚨 How do you scale Belgium’s biggest SaaS company at 40% per year—without losing control, culture, or clarity? 🎙️ In this new episode of De CFO podcast, I sit down with Alessandro Mazzocchetti, CFO of Odoo — the €5B+ Belgian tech powerhouse with over €500M in ARR and clients in 175+ countries. But this isn’t your typical growth story. It’s a rare look behind the numbers: 👉 How Odoo builds pricing discipline in a fast-moving market 👉 Why the CFO should own the liquidity events — not just report on them 👉 What it takes to scale a finance team inside a product-led organization 💬 Alessandro shares how he’s helped steer Odoo from a small ERP disruptor to one of Europe’s most successful SaaS players — side by side with founder Fabien Pinckaers. If you're a CFO in tech, growth, or scale-up mode… this episode is pure gold. 👇 Listen to the full conversation in the comments. #DeCFOPodcast #CFO #SaaS #Odoo #FinanceLeadership #ScaleUp #TechGrowth #ARR #StartupToScaleup

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🔎 Deep Dive: search_fetch() in the Odoo ORM ⚡ As Odoo developers we often use .search() plus .read() or rely on fields loading on demand. When performance is critical, though, search_fetch() is a cleaner option — it reduces round-trips and loads exactly what you need. 🧠 What search_fetch() does Model.search_fetch(domain, field_names[, offset=0][, limit=None][, order=None]) • Runs a domain search • Retrieves the specified fields in a single step • Prevents additional SQL caused by lazy field access • Keeps results cached for better performance Think of it as a faster, single-query alternative to .search() followed by .read(). 💡 When it’s the right tool Reach for search_fetch() when: • ⚡ You need lower latency — e.g., API responses, dashboards, or server-side routines • 📉 You want to cut down on SQL queries • 📋 You only need a subset of fields (read-only) • 🛑 You don’t plan to alter the returned records 🧪 Example products = self.env['product.template'].search_fetch( domain=[('sale_ok', '=', True)], field_names=['name', 'list_price', 'currency_id'], limit=50, order='name ASC' ) This pulls 50 saleable products and preloads the requested fields in one efficient call. ⚠️ Quick caveats • Returns a standard recordset. • The listed fields are fully loaded into memory (no later lazy fetches). • Will raise AccessError if the user lacks read permission for the model/fields. 🛠️ Good scenarios to adopt it • REST or JSON endpoints • Reporting and analytics code • Custom dashboard backends • Any flow that’s read-heavy and sensitive to DB round-trips 💬 Have you tried search_fetch() in your Odoo apps? Drop your tips or experiences — let’s swap notes and optimize together!

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🚀 ERP Showdown: The Real Difference Is in the Integration 🔄 When it comes to enterprise software, it’s not just about features — it’s about how seamlessly everything talks to each other. 🟣 Odoo – All-in-One Native Integration No patching, no plugins. CRM, HR, Accounting, Inventory — all from one core. Simple. Smooth. Scalable. 🔵 SAP – Powerful but Fragmented Each module is strong but integration often means extra licenses, consultants, and time. 🔴 Oracle – Robust, but Rigid Works well if you stay within Oracle’s ecosystem — otherwise, integration becomes a project in itself. 🟡 Dynamics – Modular, but Muddled Plenty of tools, but they often behave like separate apps. You’ll need a team just to keep them synced. 👉 Integration isn't just a tech concern — it's a cost, a speed, and a growth concern. 💡 Odoo lets businesses scale without the silos. You don't just install Odoo — you align your operations. #ERP #ERP #DigitalTransformation #CloudComputing #FutureOfWork #TechInnovation #SeamlessIntegration #BusinessAutomation #WorkflowOptimization #NoMoreSilos #APIIntegration #OdooERP #SAP #OracleERP #MicrosoftDynamics #BusinessSoftware #EnterpriseTech #SMBs #GlobalBusiness #EfficiencyMatters #ScalingUp #ERPComparison #SoftwareSolutions #DataIntegration #SmartBusiness #ERPExperts #Odoo Odoo Mantavya Gajjar Fabien Pinckaers

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Is Age or Education More Important in a Career❓ I’m just 18 years old, and I started my first job at 17. Right now, I’m working as a Junior Odoo (ERP) Developer. ✨ What do you think matters more in a career—age, education, or skills ❔ From my experience, age doesn’t matter—what truly counts is your skill level and passion. 🎯 Some might argue that younger professionals lack formal education, but in reality, a degree is just a doorpass. 💥 Your skills and expertise define you, not your degree. Most recruiters focus on experience and abilities rather than academic backgrounds when hiring. That said, I’m not saying education isn’t important—pursue your degree, but don’t rely on it alone. Learn skills alongside your studies. Skills > Degree – That’s the real formula for success! ❇️ What’s your take? Do HR professionals prioritize skills over education when hiring? 🚀

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