Hello and happy Monday - we hope you had a great weekend! A few nice events coming up this week so let’s jump right in. 12 Nov - Sports Innovation Day by INDESUP! Do you love entrepreneurship, technology and sports? Then you simply can’t miss the Sports Innovation Day this Tuesday at the UPF. The event will feature renowned speakers, a matchmaking event, space for … [Read more...]
Barcelona International Community Day 2019: Meet New Talent and Get Inspired
Barcelona International Community Day is back! One of the year’s key events for expats and entrepreneurs in the city, the sixth edition takes place on Saturday 26th October at Museu Marítim. With an eclectic program of speeches, exhibitions, round tables and workshops, the event will build upon the success of previous years to deliver invaluable tips, strategies and … [Read more...]
Why Barcelona Is THE Place To Scale Your Startup
When you hear the word Barcelona, many things might spring to mind: beautiful beaches, delicious seafood paella, Gaudi masterpieces on every street corner, and that searing memory of a bit too much vermouth. However, for anyone in the start-up scene, words like innovation, networking, fundraising and talent pool are sure to also come to mind. It’s for these qualities that Carts … [Read more...]
10 Inspiring Social Startups From Barcelona
In today’s business environment, Social Responsibility is a growing priority as concerns about climate change, diversity, and business ethics become more prominent topics of discussion. The term Social Entrepreneurship has been given to companies whose missions are not purely monetarily driven but instead incorporate a Triple Bottom Line. This means they put people and the … [Read more...]
Halftime Report: Official List of 2019 Barcelona Tech Events
We're right in the middle of summer in Barcelona, which is once again marked by the annual migration - with locals leaving the city while tourists arrive en-masse and take over. Of course, the startup and tech scene never really takes a break, but most of us use this slow period to catch up with less urgent stuff and to prepare for the second half of the year. If you're … [Read more...]
The Ecommerce Event You Can’t Afford to Miss
Staying ahead of digital competition is becoming increasingly challenging. This is especially exasperating for those in the ecommerce industry. With more businesses than ever competing for customers’ attention, staying ahead of the online curve is crucial to brand success and user loyalty. From understanding Facebook’s complex algorithms, to achieving Google Ads quality … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup News May 13 2019 – Barcinno
Hello and happy Monday! Let’s jump right into it, shall we? Tue, May 13th: SGBCN hosts Lina Chong The ever-popular Startup Grind BCN series is back this month on Tuesday, May 14th. This time they are featuring a fireside chat with Lina Chong, the Investment Director at Target Global. Of course, as usual, this will be preceded by a brief open-mic session and followed up by … [Read more...]
The Mobility Ecosystem in Barcelona
E-mobility is the future. And Barcelona is one of the most advanced cities in terms of e-mobility worldwide. Many local players offer a wide range of products from electricity-powered bicycles to kick-scooters and scooters, via both sharing and rental schemes. Here’s a deep-dive into the growing mobility ecosystem in Barcelona! Barcelona’s E-mobility Options: A Guide … [Read more...]
5 Takeaways From IESE’s Doing Good Doing Well Conference
On March 4th and 5th, we attended the 16th edition of the Doing Good Doing Well Conference, Europe's leading student-run responsible business conference at IESE Business School in Barcelona. This year’s conference centered around Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Industry leaders such as Patagonia (Ryan Gellert, GM - EMEA) and Schneider Electric (Emmanuel Lagarrigue, … [Read more...]
Visions of the Future of Tech: Startup Grind Barcelona 2019
The startup scene in Barcelona is thriving, now more than ever. In recent years, entrepreneurs have flocked to the city from all over the world. With their dedication, drive and ingenuity, this community of creative thinkers are keen to embrace technology and actively shape the world we live in. The blossoming of the Barcelona startup scene is thanks, in no small part, to … [Read more...]