Prior to inventing his espresso machine, Moriondo owned the Grand-Hotel Ligure in Piazza Carlo Felice, and the 'American Bar' in the Galleria Nazionale of Turin. These establishments likely provided him with firsthand experience of the demand for quickly served coffee, leading to his invention.

After the patent, Moriondo likely continued to manage his established businesses, incorporating his improved coffee preparation methods where appropriate. While he didn't pursue mass production, he probably used the invention to enhance his existing businesses.