Are you running out of time? Can’t follow what’s being published and posted out there on strategy, entrepreneurship, business models and leadership? Growth Summit 2013 might just be your solution. On Thursday May 23rd, four thought leaders will come to Barcelona to provide lectures under the auspices of Verne Harnish ‘the Guru of fast growing companies.’ The focus is on making … [Read more...]
6 Challenges To Improve Barcelona: Entrepreneurs Needed!
At Barcinno, our objective is to shine a spotlight on Barcelona's innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship activity to the rest of the world. Why? Because we believe that the Barcelona ecosystem has a great foundation to become a major global hub for technological growth and forward-thinking progress. There are incubators, investors, progressive technological startups and … [Read more...]
Spain Startup & Investor Summit: The Future Belongs To Entrepreneurs
Spain Startup & Investor Summit is a platform that raises awareness about innovative entrepreneurial initiatives in Spain. To accomplish their goals, they have created a network for knowledge sharing and a climate of optimism around Spanish technology and innovation development. But even more than a platform, they position themselves as a mind-set. In times of crisis, … [Read more...]
5 Tips On Storytelling From Your Favorite Disney Movies
Remember when you were a child, watching Disney classics like the Fox and the Hound, Toy Story, or Beauty and Beast? You were soaked into their story, a passenger on their adventures, and utterly absorbed their message. Storytelling is a powerful tool to inspire, motivate, or even influence people into action. Why? Because you feel safe and are open to listen and hear … [Read more...]
Meet The 7 Barcelona Startups Pitching To Startup World (Part 2)
Startup World selected seven finalists to pitch their idea on stage in the Barcelona Activa Auditorium. And what happened? The auditorium was too small. People were standing to be inspired by the pitches and learn from the jury’s feedback, so that is already a success before even getting started. With the help of Barcelona-based Startup World advisor Jeroen Kemperman, the … [Read more...]
Startup World Hits Barcelona To Promte Our Startup Scene (Part 1)
"Great startups are created all over the world and we want to shine light on them," exclaims the enthusiastic and lively Hermoine Way, founder of Startup World. "The day before yesterday we were in London, yesterday Paris, tomorrow Berlin." Startup World is a global competition to find the next Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. In each country, the jury - a mix of international … [Read more...]
Co-Working in Barcelona: Flexible Like You
The way we do business is constantly evolving to be able to compete and offer new products, services and experiences to our customers. But not only the way we do business, also the way we work. Physically. Going to one office building, day in- day out, with a 9am to 5pm mentality no longer belongs to the 21st century. We want to work on the spot, when we have inspiration or … [Read more...]
Barcelona Time Banks Fuel Economic Growth
With the crisis, shrinking salaries, and high unemployment rate, people are searching for new systems to enrich their lives. The Time Bank, an alternative monetary system, is a great platform to start creating value and, even better, actively share your knowledge, expertise and capabilities. It fosters community and economic growth and stimulates caring and social connections, … [Read more...]
Featured Event: TEDxBarcelona Change – April 2013
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." A quote of Mahatma Gandhi is the core message of this TedxBarcelona Change evening. The main theme is healthcare. Together with 200+ people, I sit down in the Col-legi Official d'Odontólegs, hoping to hear about the future and get a glimpse on how we preserve our health 40-50 years from now. Will it be similar to the science … [Read more...]