Innovate Spain: The IT Chronicles

Limited-time offer for our listeners: 50% off promo code* for any subscription plan - INNOVATESPAIN*To use the promo code you must create an account on kvistly.com/creator/loginIn this episode of the Innovative Spain IT Chronicles, host Evgeny Goncharov speaks with Elena Zangeeva, CEO and co-founder of Kvistly, about her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship in Spain. Elena shares her motivations for starting her own business, the challenges she faces as a female entrepreneur, and the learning experiences that come with building a startup. She also discusses the ease of starting a business in Spain and provides insights into her product, Kvistly, - an AI quiz maker designed for team building and training. In this conversation, Elena discusses the innovative mechanics of their trivia game, which incorporates elements of risk and strategy. She shares insights on their future plans for fundraising and product development, emphasizing the importance of learning and adapting as a founder. The discussion also covers the startup landscape in Spain, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for fundraising. Elena concludes with valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, stressing the significance of a supportive team and self-belief.

In this episode of the Innovative Spain IT Chronicles, host Evgeny Gonсharov interviews Iñigo Garcia de Mata, a head of product at Grant Thornton Spain. They discuss the evolution of the internet from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, the role of blockchain and AI in shaping the future and the vibrant Web3 community in Spain. Iñigo shares insights on the importance of education in technology, his learning methods and offers advice for young developers and entrepreneurs looking to enter the tech industry.

In this episode of the Innovative Spain IT Chronicles podcast, host Evgeny Goncharov (Zhenya) speaks with Joe Haslam, a scale-up professor at IE Business School, about the evolving IT landscape in Spain.Joe shares his journey from Ireland to Spain, his insights on the startup ecosystem and the challenges of building unicorns in the country. They discuss the importance of networking, the role of events in entrepreneurship and key strategies for young entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in the IT sector. Joe emphasizes the need for identity, communication, and the value of youth perspectives in shaping the future of business in Spain.Joe Haslam is confident: "Spain has come a long way in the last 20 years." The IT ecosystem in Spain faces many challenges, but it is developing and even greater discoveries in the IT industry await it.Thanks to our Dear Listeners and, as always, - Like and subscribe to us!

In THIRD episode of the Innovative Spain IT Chronicles, host Evgeny Goncharov (Zhenya) speaks with Jordi Bosch Masa, an experienced engineer, IT strategic consultant and startup mentor, based in Barcelona. They discuss the current state of the IT industry in Spain, the challenges and opportunities for startups, and the importance of mentorship in navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. Jordi shares insights on investment trends, the need for validation in product development, and key recommendations for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to succeed in the competitive market.And a little bonus: Jordi announced his new project, a regional investment fund in Pyrenean mountain range. So we thank him for such an interesting conversation and wish him good luck!Like and subscribe to us!