It can be hard stay on what's happening in Barcelona's startup ecosystem, especially if you're new in town or your Spanish is not that good yet. That's why we've gathered the key people to follow on Twitter that (often) tweets in English, so you can stay on top of things at all times: Adriana Freitas @adrianafreitas : must have a time machine. At least it seems … [Read more...]
Zuckerberg defended Apple At The MWC16: “We believe in encryption”
Although Facebook issued a statement of support for Apple's feud with the FBI over their insistence to create a backdoor into iOS for security reasons, the man himself, Mark Zuckerberg, had not commented the issue yet. But during his keynote at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, he came to Apple's defense. "We're sympathetic with Apple on this one. We do believe in … [Read more...]
7 Homegrown Apps To Explore Barcelona Like A Local
Barcelona is a leading SmartCity – what does that mean, you say? Find out here in this epic infographic Barcinno made. Not to mention, that Barcelona is home of the Mobile World Congress. Annnd most importantly, free wifi in helpful places like bus stops, parks and at the beach (see wifi hotspot map)! Yup you heard me correctly. You can instantly post your vacay-selfies and … [Read more...]
10 Amazing Examples Of Personal Branding In Barcelona
The term "branding" has traditionally been associated with companies - large corporations that have expensive ad agencies and consultants hard at work polishing their image and positioning their brand in the marketplace. However, an interesting by-product came about with the rise of the social media revolution: the personal brand. Don't get me wrong, personal branding has been … [Read more...]
Barcelona’s Quest to Become The Smartest City of Them All
Barcelona has been named the Smartest City in the world for 2015, according to a February publication by the research house, Juniper Research. The list ranks cities across a combination of “smart” capabilities, emphasizing those with smart grids, smart traffic, smart lighting, and also other aspects as social cohesion and technological capabilities. Smart City Barcelona came … [Read more...]
5 Reasons WHY Tech Startups Should Choose Barcelona
5 Reasons WHY Tech Startups Should Choose Barcelona For Their Headquarters Many factors go into consideration when a startup chooses its working location; type of product, target market, available resources and the list goes on. These factors are exclusive to each startup and every renown startup-hub, such as London and Berlin, have a unique combination of what they have to … [Read more...]
10 Slides For A Perfect Startup Pitch Deck
Preparing for an investor presentation can be a pretty daunting task. Whether it's your first time sending a pitch deck to investors or you're presenting at Techcrunch Disrupt in front of 5.000 people, a solid structure is fundamental for a coherent and commanding presentation. Communicating your message with clarity is everything. Given that you have limited time to present … [Read more...]