Whether the two go hand in hand or are very distinct and separate activities, both are hard at work improving the world we live in. The Mission: Transform society for the better, make an impact and add sustainable value for future generations. It's good to see that in Barcelona more and more initiatives are placing their focus on this topic. Changemakers in Barcelona … [Read more...]
#LoveStartupVideo Competition: The Value Of A Startup Video
All around us we hear that people are reading less and less these days. So how do you attract an audience’s attention to tell your story or market your business? Video is the answer: the preferred way to transmit information in a quick and easy format. Additionally, it's easy to share to wide audiences on different channels. The visual impact of a video boosts your message, … [Read more...]
Smart Fabrics Europe: Innovation in Technology & Fashion
Most of us have a wardrobe packed with smart, casual combinations. But is it really smart? Nowadays, the revolution of Smart Fabrics makes it possible to make your clothes truly interactive with stretchable and wearable electronics. The current state of the art materials will be presented during the Smart Fabrics Europe on 29th-31st October in Barcelona. Innovation occurs on … [Read more...]
Barcelona KEY: Creating The Right Ecosystem For Our City
Right now in Barcelona, there are several programs focused on creating the right ecosystem for business, technology, education and consequently innovation and economic growth. Just to name a few: Barcelona Growth, Barcelona Global and Barcelona KEY. The first one, Growth, wants to promote economic growth by making Barcelona the ideal environment for businesses. How? By … [Read more...]
Stop Talking About Intrapreneurship and Start Implementing!
Sometimes you wonder: can entrepreneurship and big corporations go hand in hand? Isn’t a characteristic of a corporation that it wants to be in control, a risk-averse hierarchy that relies on predictable outcomes (hence, explaining all the market research)? Basic values that are contrary to what we expect from an entrepreneur: pursue in realizing the idea and willing to take … [Read more...]
Showcase MIBA Barcelona: How To Experience the Art of Invention
It all started with the Dada movement and Marcel Duchamp putting everyday objects with a unique twist in a museum. With this, he started a revolutionary development in the plastic arts. Nowadays, we are witnessing the revolutionary development in the printing arts. But before an object can be 3-D printed, it must first be invented. Barcelona has a lot of museums, from … [Read more...]
Grow Your Business Faster At Silicon Valley Startup Academy
Silicon Valley Startup Academy will be in Barcelona from October 28th-30th. It is a unique opportunity to learn from top speakers about how to grow your business faster. There will be possibilities to discuss with business owners, investors and entrepreneurs key issues addressing your business plan. The goal of this event is to learn from the experience of experts from … [Read more...]
Heard@ Founder Institute: How Promising Entrepreneurs Globalize Silicon Valley
Yesterday the graduation ceremony of the Founder Institute was held in the World Mobile Centre. Four companies succeeded in finishing the program and are now recognized as promising entrepreneurs. Their companies will become an example of how Silicon Valley is being globalized and nurtures potential worldwide. The four graduates are: Ansquick In other words: answer … [Read more...]
Heard@ Eric Reiss in Barcelona: The 6 Laws of Innovation
We always talk about innovation. It is everywhere and everybody wants to be innovative. To get a better understanding of the dynamics of innovation, the Meetup Group Barcelona Internet Startups invited Eric Reiss to share his view on innovation versus best practice. Are they like oil and water or complementary to one another? He has 6 laws of innovation to provide some … [Read more...]
Heard@ Future Music Forum: trends in music technology
The music business is all about the stars. Stars for being the best, stars for being liked and stars for being awarded. So what better place to feature a conference on the future of music then the Estrella Damm Factory in Barcelona. For two days the world music industry has gathered here to discuss the consequences of big data, gig funding and streaming at the crossroads of … [Read more...]