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How I found my roommate on Badi

Philippe, 42, is originally from France and has been living in Barcelona since 2002. He lives in a two-bedroom apartment in El Born with his roommate, Javier, who he met on the app Badi. Read more
Startup of the month: Gasport

Driving down fuel costs Read more
Photo by Diana Delgado Pineda.

A day in the life: Spencer Hall

Spencer Hall arrived in Barcelona three years ago. Inspired by the city’s architecture, installations and more, he has since been getting in touch with his creative side and is now creating eclectic tables from extraordinary objects in his workshop. Read more
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A day in the life: Ian Gibbs

53-year-old Ian Gibbs came from Sheffield to Barcelona in 1990 as an English teacher. He’s now an author, speaker, coach and owner of IPA Productions, an educational theater company. Gibbs lives in Collserola and works in La Teixonera. Read more
Startup of the month: Wongo

Serial entrepreneur and secondhand marketplace expert Miquel Mascort identified a business opportunity a few years ago while trying to figure out what to do with used but still valuable clothes and accessories in his closet. The result is Wongo. Read more
Badi: the room rental app

BADI is the room rental app that aims to make living in cities more accessible by connecting potential flatmates for long term rental arrangements Read more
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A day in the life: Charles Webb

Charles (aka “Chef CW”) has lived in nine countries, speaks four languages and has worked in some of the world’s greatest restaurants, including Noma. Currently, he splits time between his native Chicago and Barcelona. Read more
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Startup of the month: TechBuddy

Marc Miralda, Head of Operations of TechBuddy in Spain Read more
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A day in the life: Olivier Bracard

Olivier is the CEO and Co-founder of Hosco, the professional network specifically designed for the hospitality industry. It currently connects +250,000 qualified hospitality talents and +250 schools with +3,000 world-class companies around the globe. Read more
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Startup of the month: Wifitakeaway

Wifitakeaway is a portable wifi hotspot for travelers that provides fast and reliable internet while you travel, connecting you to your destination, your friends and family and helping you get work done while you’re on the go. Read more