The third installment in the ‘Ask the VC’ series goes to Charles-Antoine Morand, Partner at Newfund. As a brief introduction, how did you make your way into Newfund and how would you describe yourself? I joined Newfund in 2009 as the third man in the team. The fund had been founded a year earlier by F. Véron and P. Malka. I have a financial background and have been working … [Read more...]
How The Paradox of Choice is Turning Your Customers Away
Barcinno Guest Post: Data Collection and Personalisation by Jonathan Fletcher of Vreasy. Why Personalisation Trumps Choice Every Time Choice was once the pinnacle of consumerism. Variety, modifications, and optional extras were seen as final touches being added to a society moving toward consumerist perfection. The ultimate freedom to choose meant that everyone had the … [Read more...]
Can Barcelona Be A Front Runner As The European Startup Capital After The #Brexit ?
So much has been said about who is going to take the crown of the European startup capital list after London’s unexpected #Brexit. Top hubs like Berlin, Dublin and Amsterdam are vying for first place as the European startup leader, but it's not outside the realm of possibility for Barcelona to step up and attract the lion share of Brexiting companies. Within hours of the … [Read more...]
If Smart Cities Had IQ’s, Barcelona Would Be A Genius
Imagine your city with a 50 percent reduction in obesity, a 60 percent reduction in commute times, a 90 percent reduction in carbon emissions, and greatly enhanced innovation and opportunities for entrepreneurs. Sound too good to be true? Think again. “Smart Cities” save time, reduce pollution, provide economic advantages and improve overall quality of life. It is time to … [Read more...]
Barcelona’s Digital Nomads: Launching A Startup From Different Continents
The concept of digital nomads is an increasingly well-known phenomenon in tech-circles. Freelancers take their laptops across the world, and code their way into the Caribbean sunset, without worrying about a boss hanging over their shoulder or counting their vacation days. Shadi Halloun and his team, have taken it to the next level. For about a year, they have been working … [Read more...]
Why You Should Launch Your Sharing Economy Startup From Barcelona
For the first time ever, Barcelona was host to Ouishare Fest, the global event dedicated exclusively to the sharing economy. Companies and global sectors such as mobility, tourism, education, finance and health were all present and accounted for to promote this emerging model of doing business and adding value. As the world has embraced sharing economy startups like Airbnb, … [Read more...]
10 Barcelona Adventures to Boost Morale at Your Startup
The summer is over, the days are going by faster, and it's getting darker earlier and earlier. Autumn can be a little somber, but luckily you are living in Barcelona - a city full of activities to boost your autumn-mood and the morale at your startup. Together with Trip4real, we found 10 great Barcelona adventures to do if the autumn-gloom of dark clouds hits the offices of … [Read more...]
How To Improve Your Startup With Management 3.0
At my first job after university, the boss had a strict policy that we must not arrive after 9:00am. If we were more than 10 minutes late we needed a doctor note or valid explanation. I was a young professional who wanted to excel in the company and get promoted. The strict policies left me with a lot of anxiety about being compliant. Arriving late was a concern when there … [Read more...]
7 Steps To Incorporate Your Startup In Spain
There is a lot of talk about why startups should set up shop in Spain. Over the past few years there have been an increasing number of investments made into startups here, and it seems like the ecosystem is growing at a rapid pace considering all the co-working spaces, accelerators and investors that are popping up throughout the country. However, what aren’t being mentioned … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Barcelona Companies Should Join Barcinno Channels
Barcinno has been a collaborative and experimental platform since day 1. What began as a simple Wordpress blog has evolved into an influential resource and de facto landing zone for anyone interested in Barcelona tech, startups and innovation. Keeping with our experimental culture, we're opening our platform up to the community so that together we can highlight and amplify the … [Read more...]