Sometimes you wonder: can entrepreneurship and big corporations go hand in hand? Isn’t a characteristic of a corporation that it wants to be in control, a risk-averse hierarchy that relies on predictable outcomes (hence, explaining all the market research)? Basic values that are contrary to what we expect from an entrepreneur: pursue in realizing the idea and willing to take … [Read more...]
Grow Your Business Faster At Silicon Valley Startup Academy
Silicon Valley Startup Academy will be in Barcelona from October 28th-30th. It is a unique opportunity to learn from top speakers about how to grow your business faster. There will be possibilities to discuss with business owners, investors and entrepreneurs key issues addressing your business plan. The goal of this event is to learn from the experience of experts from … [Read more...]
Heard@ Founder Institute: How Promising Entrepreneurs Globalize Silicon Valley
Yesterday the graduation ceremony of the Founder Institute was held in the World Mobile Centre. Four companies succeeded in finishing the program and are now recognized as promising entrepreneurs. Their companies will become an example of how Silicon Valley is being globalized and nurtures potential worldwide. The four graduates are: Ansquick In other words: answer … [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...]
Pitch Your Disruptive Hardware at Startupbootcamp HighTechXL Barcelona
Alright all you Barcelona hardware startups, you’re time has come. Enough with the software and mobile brouhaha, hardware - the stage is yours. On Wednesday, October 2nd Startupbootcamp HighTechXL is in Barcelona for the second SBC Pitch Day event this year and it’s all going down at MOB – appropriate for the Makers of Barcelona. Startupbootcamp is one of the premier … [Read more...]
Heard@ Eric Reiss in Barcelona: The 6 Laws of Innovation
We always talk about innovation. It is everywhere and everybody wants to be innovative. To get a better understanding of the dynamics of innovation, the Meetup Group Barcelona Internet Startups invited Eric Reiss to share his view on innovation versus best practice. Are they like oil and water or complementary to one another? He has 6 laws of innovation to provide some … [Read more...]
Heard@ Future Music Forum: trends in music technology
The music business is all about the stars. Stars for being the best, stars for being liked and stars for being awarded. So what better place to feature a conference on the future of music then the Estrella Damm Factory in Barcelona. For two days the world music industry has gathered here to discuss the consequences of big data, gig funding and streaming at the crossroads of … [Read more...]
Change The World: Contribute To The Smart City Evolution
The trend of urbanization will create more and more mega cities. By 2050 it is predicted that 64.1% and 85.9% of the developing and developed world respectively will be urbanized (Wikipedia). This creates a huge urgency for smarter cities to accommodate all the people and install the necessary infrastructure to meet the needs of this growth. In order to bring the bright minds … [Read more...]
Eric Reiss will make your hours ‘super’ usable
Eager to learn? Want to be inspired by thought leaders? Luckily for us, they travel throughout the world to spread their message and once in a while they come to sunny Barcelona. This September, Eric Reiss will be in town. Jeff Robinson is trying hard to bring world class speakers to the Meetup Group Barcelona Internet Startups so the Barcelona community can really grow. He … [Read more...]
This Friday: Startup Beach Volleyball @ Bogatel Barcelona Beach
The best way for building relationships is to share an experience. Living in Barcelona with the all those beaches in our backyard, what’s better than having a Startup Beach Volleyball tournament. Not the regular networking over a beer (although there will be drinks) but working on team spirit, a healthy competition but above all making fun with your colleagues and other … [Read more...]