En esta entrevista a Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit, nuestro CEO, grabada durante Startup MAT, compartimos cómo se ha construido MarsBased: una agencia 100% remota, sin financiación externa y con una cultura centrada en los valores que realmente importan, muy humanos le pese a quien le pese. Hablamos de estrategia, decisiones difíciles, foco a largo plazo…

In this new episode of Life on Mars, we take you behind the scenes at MarsBased to share how the first half of 2025 has unfolded for us as a team and company. This year has marked the beginning of a new chapter, one shaped by growth, clarity, and transformation. We’ve strengthened our pipeline, expanded the team, and taken meaningful steps toward b…

¿Qué implica realmente convertirse en CTO? ¿Cuál es el coste emocional y profesional de liderar equipos tecnológicos en startups? En este episodio de Life on Mars, Jordi Miró nos acompaña en una conversación honesta y sin adornos sobre su recorrido en el mundo del liderazgo técnico. A lo largo del episodio, Jordi comparte cómo ha cambiado su visión…

After 10 years building MarsBased as a fully remote, bootstrapped, and values-driven tech company, we’re finally sharing the full story. This keynote, recorded for our 10th anniversary, is a reflection on everything we've learned about building sustainable software, nurturing company culture, and growing a business without external investors, short…

¿Y si el camino hacia ser CTO no fuera tan claro como nos lo pintan? En este episodio de Road to CTO, Lluís Inglès comparte cómo ha sido su evolución en el mundo tech, marcada por decisiones complejas, cambios de rumbo y aprendizajes que no siempre aparecen en los libros. Lejos de seguir una hoja de ruta perfecta, Lluís ha construido su liderazgo d…

What happens when your company outgrows the culture that once defined it? In this episode of the MarsBased Podcast, Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit sits down with Greg from TextExpander to discuss how growing to 30+ employees forced them to revisit their values, communication style, and internal training. Greg explains how to recognize the right moment to …

En este episodio, hablamos con Jesús Monleón, referente del emprendimiento en España, sobre si emprender en 2025 sigue siendo una opción inteligente… o una locura. Un episodio sin filtros sobre lo que significa emprender hoy, lleno de consejos reales y reflexiones personales. Si estás planteándote lanzar tu empresa, invertir o simplemente entender …

10 moments. 10 guests. Total unpredictability on Life on Mars. This isn’t your average “best of” episode. it’s a chaotic, hilarious, insightful rollercoaster through the most unforgettable english-language moments from life on mars, the startup podcast by MarsBased. 🔥 from death metal growls to burning down offices (literally), surprise cofounders,…

Celebramos 5 años del podcast de MarsBased con un especial muy personal. Un recopilatorio con los momentos más impactantes, incómodos y honestos de nuestras conversaciones en español. No todo en el mundo startup son rondas millonarias y exits felices. Aquí hablamos también de errores que duelen, decisiones difíciles y situaciones que no suelen sali…

En este episodio de Life on Mars, el podcast de MarsBased, hablamos de emprendimiento, fracaso e inversión con Ramón Blanco, cofundador de Indexa Capital y Deporvillage, y autor del libro Fracasar para avanzar. Ramón comparte sus aprendizajes más valiosos tras años de experiencia en el mundo startup: desde los errores más duros hasta las decisiones…

Turn your AI demo into a real business. In this episode of Life on Mars, real founders share their experiences, strategies, lessons, and mistakes behind building scalable AI startups and growing products beyond the demo phase. Join Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit (CEO of MarsBased) as he sits down with Ricardo Ghekiere (Founder of BetterPic) and Tanya Van …

En este episodio de Life on Mars, nos acompaña Marc Oliveras, CTO con una trayectoria tan diversa como inspiradora: de fundar su propia startup a liderar tecnología en empresas como Tiendeo, Bumble y Emburse. Marc ha vivido el viaje completo: emprendimiento, mundo corporativo y consultoría. Y en esta charla con Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit, reflexiona s…

In this episode of Road to CTO, we sit down with Charles Chase, a serial entrepreneur and investor, who shares his journey from aspiring accountant to building multiple successful companies, including Velocify. Charles reveals how a pivotal moment in the late 90s sparked his passion for programming, leading him to abandon his original career path a…

Are your ChatGPT prompts messy and inconsistent? You might be falling into the trap of spaghetti prompting, random, unstructured inputs that lead to weak responses. In this episode, we break down the difference between spaghetti prompting and prompt engineering, showing you how to structure prompts for accurate, consistent, and high-quality results…

Quantum computing is no longer just a futuristic concept, it’s quickly becoming a practical reality. In this must-watch panel discussion, three quantum pioneers dive deep into the real progress being made and what’s coming in the next few years. From breakthroughs in drug discovery to tackling cybersecurity challenges, quantum's first impacts will …

En este episodio de Life on Mars, el podcast de MarsBased, charlamos con Pablo Román, fundador de Dreaming Languages. Pablo fue desarrollador en MarsBased y, tras una experiencia transformadora en Asia, decidió dejar el código para centrarse en su verdadera pasión: enseñar idiomas. Descubre cómo empezó su proyecto desde cero, qué es el input compre…

What happens when AI stops just following commands and starts making decisions on its own? At the Corporate Innovation Summit, industry leaders dive into the world of agentic AI—intelligent systems capable of autonomous action. This first panel explores: 🔹 NVIDIA’s journey from gaming to AI dominance and how it became an infrastructure powerhouse. …

Trabajar en remoto suena increíble… hasta que te das cuenta de que tu equipo está atrapado en un caos de mensajes, reuniones eternas y documentos perdidos. 😵‍💫 ¡Pero no temas! En este podcast, exploramos las herramientas esenciales que harán que tu equipo sea más productivo (y menos propenso a la locura) Support the show 🎬 Puedes ver el vídeo de es…

With careful consideration, this will be the final episode of "Mars on Life." This was a difficult choice, but we have chosen to end our five-year run in pursuit of a new, refined show. Rest assured, we will all return. With returning guest Taylor Mewhiney, the boys return to the topic that started off the show, "American Dirt," as a new book by th…

Muchos emprendedores creen que tienen la idea perfecta, pero cometen fallos fatales que les cuestan tiempo, dinero y, en algunos casos, el cierre de su empresa. En este video, revelamos 3 errores que casi todos cometen al crear su primer SaaS (y cómo evitarlos). ❌ El primer error te hará perder meses de trabajo antes de darte cuenta de que nadie lo…

Are you ready to explore the dynamics of running a successful consultancy in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape? Join us as we sit down with Szymon Boniecki, co-founder of Monterail, a pioneering Ruby on Rails agency. In this engaging episode, we dive into Monterail's remarkable journey over the past 14 years, sharing lessons on growth, the impac…

In this exciting episode of Life on Mars, Alex have a great conversation with Simone van Neerven, founder of reBel.la, to explore how challenging the status quo can drive creativity and change. With a career that began at KLM and evolved into building her own brand, Simone shares her personal journey—from corporate life to embracing her rebellious …

Missed us? We're back from hiatus with a special episode about, as usual, many things. New York, life, loving movies and hating the industry are among all you can expect from this show's fifth birthday (and falling on the week of Sebastian's 27th birthday). Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) …

🔥 Everesting: Solo los Mejores Llegan a la Cima | Entrevista con David Arroyo 🔥 En este episodio de MarsBased Podcast, hablamos con David Arroyo, cofundador de Everesting, una marca de deporte extremo que se ha fundado como startup después de años de ser una comunidad. 🚀 Support the show 🎬 Puedes ver el vídeo de este episodio en la web del podcast …

Welcome to another captivating episode of the Life on Mars podcast by MarsBased! 🎙️ In this electrifying discussion, we dive headfirst into the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with our brilliant guest, Clemens Rossberg. 🌟 Interviewed by our very own Alex Rodriguez Bacardit, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to discover: 📌The la…

Nuestra filosofía es no ser nunca los primeros en nada. Esperamos, analizamos, aprendemos, mejoramos y luego nos adentramos en lo que haga falta. Esta estrategia conservadora nos ha llevado a cumplir diez años, camino ya de once, como empresa. Es, también, una excusa barata para decir que publicamos bastante tarde el episodio de repaso del 2024 y p…

What if economic downturns could be a springboard for growth instead of a setback? Join Àlex, the CEO and founder of MarsBased, as he shares the inside scoop on how his company not only weathered the technological market storm of 2024 but emerged stronger. Learn from their journey through industry challenges, management demands, and the strategic p…

Join Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit (CEO @ MarsBased) and John O’Nolan, founder of Ghost, as they delve into the world of independent, values-driven tech businesses. They discuss Ghost’s foundational structure, the role of transparency and bootstrapping in shaping the company, and how these principles impact product development and user loyalty. The conve…

En este episodio de Life on Mars, Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit, CEO de MarsBased, recibe a Carlos Rodríguez, CTO de Goin, una startup fintech de Barcelona. La conversación gira en torno al reto que enfrentan las empresas tecnológicas para eficientar procesos en un mercado donde los salarios aumentan pero los precios no se ajustan al mismo ritmo. Desde s…

Greg Scown, co-founder of TextExpander, shares an inspiring journey through the partial sale of his company to Summit Partners and the path that led him there. Discover how casual coffee chats carried invaluable advice, such as re-registering as a Delaware C corporation, which significantly boosted the company's valuation. Greg discusses the pivota…

It's not Festivus, but we air grievances regarding some big things in pop culture and cuisine, as well as some museums, that have been some real stinkers after so much hype from our peers. MOL guest Heather Friedman makes a few cameos and critiques. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @man…

En este episodio de Life on Mars, Àlex entrevista a Diego Mariño, fundador de Ducksboard, la startup que vendió a New Relic en 2014. A través de una conversación sincera y sin filtros, Diego nos lleva más allá del éxito inicial de la venta para desvelar el lado menos conocido del proceso post-acquisition. Desde el periodo de earn-out y los retos de…

The Hopi word "koyannisqatsi" means: 1. Crazy life. 2. Life in turmoil. 3. Life disintegrating. 4. Life out of balance. 5. A state of life that calls for another way of living. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (X) Matt Fernandez…

**This is a review with spoilers, so you have been warned.** Taylor Mewhiney returns to the show to talk with the whole Mars on Life crew for their latest Halloween film review. Was "Joker: Folie à Deux" the movie critics said it was? Is it a worthwhile Halloween movie? What's the deal with DC movies? How about another joke, Murray? Content warning…

Únete a Àlex, CEO de MarsBased, mientras cuenta la historia detrás del inicio de MarsBased y el capítulo de Startup Grind en Barcelona en 2014. ¿Preparado/a para una divagación de 36 minutos? Este episodio cubre tanto el funcionamiento del capítulo como MarsBased, las razones para seguir durante diez años, el impacto generado, las métricas de Start…

Join Àlex, CEO of MarsBased, as he tells the story behind starting both MarsBased and the Barcelona chapter of Startup Grind in 2014. Prepared for a rambling of 45 minutes? This episode covers running both the chapter and MarsBased, reasons to keep it up, impact generated over ten years, metrics of Startup Grind Barcelona, highs and lows, and the r…

Longtime friend of Ryan's Robleh Farah finally joins the pod to give the internet's last review of "Megalopolis." And here we thought our review wouldn't blow past 45 minutes. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (…

¿Cada cuándo hay que hacer limpieza de armario en la empresa? ¿Quién tiene que hacerlo y, sobre todo, cómo? Hablamos con dos expertas en organización y gestión de personal, Laura Gascon (ex-CEO de DPL) y Lilit D'Elia (CEO @ Brhands), cuyas visiones transversales - que cubren varios sectores, muchos años de experiencia y tamaños de empresa desde sta…

Curious about the challenges of transitioning from a corporate environment in China to the bustling startup scene in Barcelona? How has she created an AI company and is bootstrapping her way up? How is their marketing strategy? How do you build domain authority for your startup? Join us as Tania Van Gastel, CEO and co-founder of The Multiverse AI, …

En este episodio de Life on Mars, conversamos con Nico Bour (CEO @ Joppy) sobre el regreso de Amazon a las oficinas y su impacto en el mercado laboral tecnológico. Discutimos la recesión salarial, las congelaciones de contratación y el aumento de despidos en el sector. Juntos exploramos las nuevas condiciones laborales y cómo empresas tecnológicas …

Unlock the secrets of navigating the turbulent waters of venture capital with our latest episode featuring the ever-insightful Mercè Tell, (GP & co-founder of Encomenda Capital Partners). This is a recording of one of our latest Startup Grind BCN events, recorded in early 2024. Ever wondered how down rounds, declining M&A transactions, and slumping…

Otro episodio de mucho calibre, opiniones fuertes y capirotes a diestro y siniestro, destapando fraudes y denunciando malas prácticas del sector emprendedor e inversor. En esta ocasión, hablamos con Miguel Ángel Díez Ferreira (CEO y fundador de Startups Institute) sobre los mitos del emprendimiento, viendo los cambios de mercado que están pasando, …

Along with unanswered phone calls and weird mic connections, the boys are back after two months. This week, we talk about Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland. Among other things. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTu…

Ever wondered how to protect yourself from online scams while keeping advertisers honest? This episode is a must-listen as we welcome Nandini Jammi from Check My Ads, back on the podcast, after almost four years since her first appearance. Check My Ads is the pioneering agency fighting against fraudulent advertisers, right-wing disinformation and t…

En este episodio, charlamos con el Camarada Bonilla sobre muchas cosas de las que nadie se atreve a hablar en público: la cultura del entitlement en el sector tecnológico, las startups que actúan como las cárnicas a las que otrora hacían mofa, de líneas rojas y naranjas en los negocios, de ética empresarial desde la óptica de las izquierdas y de po…

The podcast is back after a much needed (albeit unintended) hiatus. For more details, listen to this episode (in Spanish) or wait until an AI translates it for you. Until then, listen to a few of the episodes that we had recorded prior to the break, which are still of high relevance, the first of which features our friend Brian Farrell, co-founder …

En este episodio, os explicamos los últimos 3-4 meses de MarsBased. ¿Por qué no hemos publicado podcast? ¿Cuándo volveremos? ¿Será la definitiva? No hacemos cliffhangers. Volvemos ya en breves. Mientras tanto, escuchad a Àlex (CEO) explicar cómo nos ha ido durante el primer semestre y el cambio de paradigma a nivel de mercado que estamos viviendo, …

All these years later, we behold the next major step in American history. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (X) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Sp…

Time to talk food once again. Remember all those snacks, treats, delicious jams and jellies from the early 2000s that could only ever exist in a post-modern world? From pizza-seasoned macaroni and cheese to Shaq Soda to Lucas candy, the boys journey back in time to reminisce or lambast the foods of yesteryear. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlif…

From sons called Brother to local news trying hard to be local, it's one of those classic MOL episodes that buries deep into what makes the news. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (X) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodse…