The Insider
Take a dive into the Barcelona business scene in our insider series. Find the hottest startup resources, catch an interview or two, and keep your finger on the pulse. Let’s go!
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What a Trump presidency means for international student recruitment
By Grace Brennan On January 20th, 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in as President of the United States. He has already promised to enforce tough immigration laws, but has equally made claims that international students graduating from US colleges should be allowed to stay in the country. Prospective international students say that the election…
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PR and messaging amid political flux: what Columbia did wrong
The PR and marketing department at Columbia University must be tearing their hair out. It can be hard for institutions to know whether to express an opinion on global events or remain neutral. However, Columbia University is proving an example of what not to do. For the last two weeks, the campus has seen protests…
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The startups we’re excited about in 2022
It was a typical Hubbub team lunch to celebrate being back at the office – sitting by the beach down at Barceloneta, sipping margaritas while the palm trees waved overhead. The team got talking about the different products or services that we’re interested in. A lot of them exist in the same space – market…
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5 women changing the face of EdTech
Although the EdTech industry is still a male-dominated world, women are muscling their way in to get their piece of the pie. According to one study, 30% of education startups have at least one woman on their founding team – nearly double the number of companies started by women in other tech sectors. In light…
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Starting a business in Barcelona: Public organisations
Seeking investment for your startup in Barcelona? Want to network with the city’s movers and shakers? Or perhaps you need support to reach the global market? Then it’s time to tap into the city’s wealth of resources and see what the Barcelona startup ecosystem has to offer. These public and private organisations offer a range…
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Top startup media publications and resources in Barcelona
Woah, the startup scene is quick! These Barcelona-centred startup media, publications, blogs and resources will add rocket fuel to your day and make sure you don’t get left behind. Startup media and blogs Barcelona Metropolitan Business, tech, general interest and lifestyle … Barcelona Metropolitan is one of the best-known and well-loved English Language magazines in…
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What is a startup ecosystem and how can you build one?
Startup ecosystems are springing up in all corners of the world. There are ambitious founders and creative startup teams everywhere, keen to find unique ways to find a great product-market fit and solve the world’s problems. However, innovative ideas can only amount to action within a system that’s built to nurture them. Entrepreneurs need a…
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Women in tech Barcelona: Top 20+ meetups, programmes and people
When you’re a woman seeking fulfilment and success in a male-dominated industry, it’s easy to feel like you don’t belong. With women holding only around 20% of tech jobs and 25% of leadership positions in tech, we have a long way to go until we achieve gender parity and make women feel at home in…
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A List of Incubators and Accelerators in Barcelona
Shhh! You hear that? That’s the beating heart of innovation in Barcelona. These incubators and accelerators are collectively responsible for taking ideas and squeaky little startups into the big time. Through mentorship, investment, strategy, partnerships, R&D – and earth-shattering exits – they have put Barcelona on the map. They represent billions of euros in investments…
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The Ultimate Guide to Coworking Spaces in Barcelona
Is there a coworking space near me in Barcelona? Yes, yes there is. A million. 021Coworking | 3D Coworking | 7dos Coworking | Agitacion Coworking | Alpha Espai | Aurea Coworking | Atta33 | Attico | aPocaPoc | BCN575 Coworking | BCNewt | Betahaus | Blitz Coworking | Cahoot | Camaleó Photograph & Video Design…