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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. 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. 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 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. more
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Startup of the month: TechBuddy

Marc Miralda, Head of Operations of TechBuddy in Spain 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. 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. more
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A day in the life: Jessica Craig

International literary agent and founder of Craig Literary from the United States, Jessica takes us through her day. more
Startup of the month: Sharing Academy

A digital marketplace connecting students with tutors. more
A day in the life: Josi van Ogtrop

The CEO and founder of The Nanny Line from The Netherlands takes us through her day. more

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Entrepreneurs Explain

Jodie Sclare and Josh Bumgardner: Founders of FunTalk

Jodie Sclare and Josh Bumgardner explain how their language centre FunTalk was created, and prove that learning a language can be fun. more
David Jane: CEO of Drivemebarcelona.com

The CEO of Drivemebarcelona.com shares his experience of registering and financing his businesses in Barcelona. more
Goldie Uttamchandani: Life and youth coach

Goldie Uttamchandani explains why she became a life and youth coach, and how she helps young foreigners in Barcelona. more
Tony Anagor: CEO and Founder of Lifestyle Barcelona

Tony Anagor is the founder and CEO of Lifestyle Barcelona, a company that has organised activities and corporate events in Barcelona since 2003. more
Alicia Verdugo: Founder of Visioncore

Alicia Verdugo takes us through her journey of ophthalmology and founding her clinic her in Barcelona. more