There’s something comforting when you first learn about the Kairos Society for young entrepreneurs. Perhaps it’s the fact that they’re building a global alliance of the smartest young minds all working towards solving the world’s largest problems. Even more encouraging is when you start reading about the caliber of the entrepreneurs within their ranks. Founded at the … [Read more...]
TECTEC Is Uniting Barcelona’s Digital Makers
TECTEC is back for the 2nd edition of their event series aimed at breaking down the barriers between hackers, entrepreneurs, investors and key influencers in Barcelona. This Thursday, September 26th, Creative HotHouse will host a wonderful evening of music, speakers, pitches and demos guaranteed to engage your inner-techie and bring the Barcelona community together. The … [Read more...]
The Barcelona startup ecosystem: a mapped overview
For a while now, we (and many others*) have been writing about the potential of the Barcelona ecosystem as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. The "potential" being characterized by elements such as entrepreneurial tools (e.g. universities and business schools), incubators programs**, co-working facilities with fast and cheap internet, mentor programs, angel investors, … [Read more...]
ViCloning, Your Round-The-Clock Virtual Agent
Every company no matter the size should strive to provide top-level customer service. Doing so, and doing it better than everyone else, will set you apart from the rest of the pack. For the smaller guys out there with fewer financial resources at hand this can pose a problem. People cost money. Let’s just say the SME’s and early stage startups are at some disadvantage compared … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup Offerum Finalizes Deal With PRISA
At time when most of the country begins winding down for summer holidays, Offerum, the collective buying site for local daily deals, has been making some big moves. This week they announced the purchase of Destinity, the private discount travel club, and sold a 15% equity stake to PRISA to execute the acquisition of Planeo. Offerum was founded in December 2009 by Christian … [Read more...]
Rising Barcelona Startup Akamon Takes Aim At $2.5B Market
With the continued success of Social Point and the newly minted Akamon Entertainment, anyone would think Barcelona has become a hub for social gaming. Barcelona’s Akamon Entertainment is recognized as an international player in the social gaming field, specializing in casino and traditional games owning over 35 titles such as Poker, Dominoes, Roulette and Tarot. Dominating the … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup KNOK Takes Home Swapping Global
It’s holiday season, I’m sweating profusely in my shorts, and like many of you, I can’t wait to go on my well-deserved vacation. As always, when it comes to choosing somewhere to stay, I have a bunch of options at my fingertips; hotels, short-term rental apartments, sleeping on the street, all of them providing me with a different type of experience. However, one I haven’t … [Read more...]
The Next Web Barcelona Extravaganza Pics
Congratulations to The Next Web's Robin Wauters and Barcelona.IO on a great event and a big thanks to Estrella Damm for offering their amazing venue packed with all the damm Estrella we could drink! What a great celebration and a toast to the future of the Barcelona tech ecosystem. Here a few pics from the cheap seats. Cheers! … [Read more...]
Inlea Foundation Names Its Top 4 Startups From LinktoStart 2013
The top four start-ups who have been through the training and support program linktoStart in 2013 were chosen last week by a jury of experts and personalities from the world of entrepreneurship. This is the 5th edition of the INLEA Foundation training series, created to train and support future technology-based entrepreneurs throughout Spain during the creation of their … [Read more...]
9 Reasons Why You SHOULD Work At A Startup
A few weeks back, I brought to light some of the realities about startup life in my article highlighting what some might say to be the negative sides of working in a startup environment. Even so, I’m an advocate for people having startup experience, as it can be one of the most challenging and rewarding professional and personal experiences you'll have. Hence, below … [Read more...]