Barcelona's Weekly Tech Update

By Scott From Barcinno • Issue #472

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Barcinno Media
June 12, 2023

Hello hello,

This week’s main headlines:

  • Tesla to invest €4.5B in Valencia plant? 🔋

  • BCN firms raise €57M+ across 9 deals 💰

  • Spanish startups outlook: still a deep winter ❄️

Spanish startups outlook: it gets worse before it gets better 🥶

Last week we asked Barcinno readers on how they feel about the current climate of Spanish startups and the results are very clear: We’re still very much in winter time.

24 out 30 people polled state that the worst is yet to come. Only 20% were more optimistic, with 4 saying we’ve at least hit the rock bottom and 2 believing we’re on the up again.

Not the news we hoped for. Clearly, many are still struggling and the traditionally slow summer in Spain will most likely not create a miraculous comeback yet. Here’s hope our next temperature check in Q3 will show a more optimistic outlook, or at very least, the light at the end of the tunnel.

Until then, stay strong and positive!

If you’re at the FinTech Frontier 2023 in Barcelona on Thu 15 June, see you there. Our very own Clemens will be moderating a panel there so make sure to stop by and say hi.

Have a great week!

The Happiness ROI Programme
Week 9: Joy

Powered by The -C- Coach, in collaboration with Barcinno and OneCoWork.

This week, we're stepping into our fifth – and final – pillar of wellbeing in the Happiness ROI Programme: finding joy. Thanks to everyone that's taken part so far, following the guidance and using the exercises in your toolboxes each week. Looking at the results of the joy survey, we're definitely a community that values joy but it's not translating into our daily lives. What's missing?

While 65.71% view it as a vital aspect of our lives, nearly 10% don't see joy as important. To all of us that responded b, c, or d, let's take time to consider whether we should make joy more of a priority in our daily lives.

Only 22.86% of us experienced joy on the day we answered this survey and nearly one-third of us can’t remember the last time we felt true joy. We certainly need more focus on integrating joy into our daily routine and the easiest way to do this is by simply practicing daily gratitude. Revisit your gratitude toolkit and make a promise to yourself to practice daily.

Hurrah to 60% of us that see joy in everything. By prioritising and planning our day around joy, we can enjoy even more joyful moments. To the 17.14% of us who do not have an emotional connection to joy, take a look at the videos in this week's toolkit and start with something small every day,

I've developed a free toolkit with audios, videos, resources, and exercises to help you to increase your happiness levels – and all you need to do is invest just 5 minutes of your day!

Next week will be our last instalment when I'll wrap up our findings and recap what you need to stride into a happy and healthy summer. Please feel free to contact me any time if you need further support or guidance on the Happiness ROI Programme.

With heart and integrity,
Mehibe, The -C- Coach.

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