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…

Send us a text 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…

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…

Send us a text 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…

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…

Send us a text 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 mé…

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 (…

Send us a text ¿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 em…

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, …

Send us a text 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 empresa…

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…

Send us a text 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 …

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…

Send us a text 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 izq…

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 …

Send us a text 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 est…

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…

The Pokéverse was not what it was hopped up to be. Matt talks about a fan convention gone wrong, then the guys talk follow up with Shen Yun's sister publication and then Andrew catches up on his move back to the southwest. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew…

History struck as we sat down to record. Andrew joins us as he's about to embark on his move out of Massachusetts and we do(n't) talk about comments made by George Lucas about originality in Hollywood today. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and …

Send us a text Celebrando una década en el mundo del bootstrapping, yo, Àlex, fundador de MarsBased, estoy de vuelta detrás del micrófono para compartir un emotivo tributo al viaje que hemos compartido hasta la fecha. Mientras disfrutamos de un hito importante, estoy increíblemente agradecido por el apoyo inquebrantable de nuestros clientes, amigos…

We talk a little bit about lightsabers, then Ryan gives his initial thoughts on the Amazon series "Fallout." Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) …

Reviews trickle in from Cannes of the long-fabled sci-fi flick by Francis Ford Coppola "Megalopolis." With a trailer and finally a distributor, could it be better than good? Ryan and Matt give their thoughts. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Matt Fernandez: @mat…

As one of our cohosts makes his return, we review two recent films releases. One featuring the apocalyptic clash between warring factions and the other about the apocalyptic clash between warring factions but with monkeys. In the episode's final minutes, Matt gives a quick response to another flick out now about the latest installment in a series a…

Celebrating a decade of bootstrapping brilliance, I, Àlex, founder of MarsBased, am back behind the mic to share an emotional tribute to the journey we've shared. As we revel in a significant milestone, I'm incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from our clients, friends, and the wider community. The anniversary bash in Barcelona was an unf…

What's the deal with Jerry Seinfeld's New Yorker interview? Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "…

"Civil War" released in theaters, so what did we think and did Sebastian see it? Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@za…

For one of the year's biggest trials, there's 42 questions you have to answer. We're not New Yorkers, so we're not the questionnaire's target audience, but we'll break down what the jurors in Donald Trump's criminal trial were asked. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Rya…

Three with shared madness! While Andrew is still away, the boys talk about the eclipse, how much they could see in California versus Massachusetts and if the hype was real. Then they discuss the trailer for "Joker: Folie á Deux" and what it means now that the lauded first film is growing into its own franchise. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonli…

All paths return to the Mouse. Matt talks about his latest theatre performances and woes of the work. Then we talk about the latest "Civil War" movie news, just as the film is about to be released in theaters. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) an…

No, we're not scraping the bottom of the barrel. Anyone expecting we review "The Room" might be disappointed, though for one of us this was his first viewing. We discuss the artistic value of the film and what good there is to be mined from it. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTub…

The upcoming movie "Civil War" has (some) of our attention. But in a politically fraught era, is this movie safe or does artistic freedom give it carte blanche despite the times? Then, the boys talk about the new mascot for one notable Santa Clarita high school. Here's what director Alex Garland told The Hollywood Reporter about his new film, out i…

Send us a text En este episodio, Mariano Najles (co-fundador de Las Muns) y Àlex, charlan largo y tendido sobre los retos que tenemos las empresas que hemos cumplido diez años. En 2014, fundaron respectivamente sus empresas, y hemos ido de la mano desde entonces, desde que Mariano venía a entregar Las Muns personalmente, en bicicleta, a nuestros pr…

We do it again. One last time, perhaps. We provide commentary for the State of the Union, brought to you by Joseph Robinette Biden. Are we a week late? Indeed, but all presidential speeches are history anyway.Expect something of a review of "Dune: Part 2" during the commentary.Social media:Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and InstagramSebastian S…

Sebastian brings a new toy to the table to foretell the State of the Union and the remainder of the 2024 election. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Artwork …

Send us a text En este episodio de Life on Mars, entrevistamos a Paula Solanas Alfaro, periodista del diario ARA y escritora. Paula ha publicado su primer libro "El club de los unicornios", en el que hace una labor muy meticulosa, a la vez que necesaria, de escrutinio a ver qué hay más allá de las startups de alto crecimiento que tanto se han ensal…

Season Five of "Mars on Life" goes off with Customs and Border Patrol scam calls, Shen Yun, recollections of the New Hampshire primary and some election forecasting. Simply put, it's as classic of an episode as it can get. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira…

Ready for more? "Mars on Life" returns March 1. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Artwork by Zachar…

Explore the power of AI in streamlining content creation and productivity in our latest podcast episode. We're joined by Clemens Rychlik from Bourbon, where he serves as COO, and the man behind the Barcinno newsletter, diving into how AI, including ChatGPT, is reshaping tasks like proofreading and SEO optimization. Clemens shares his insights on us…

Send us a text En este episodio, Enric Gabarró (CEO & Co-founder de Picker) y Àlex intercambian errores que han cometido en sus respectivas empresas durante una hora. Enric publicó hace unos meses un thread de Twitter donde compartía los errores y aprendizajes que les hicieron cerrar Picker, una empresa con 1M de MAUs y que generaba 1.5M€ al mes en…

Prepare to navigate the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions with insider expertise as Dimitri Steinberg and Brian Flynn from Founder Partners join me, Àlex from MarsBased, for a riveting discussion. In the ever-turbulent market of dwindling venture capital and faltering tech stocks, our guests share invaluable wisdom from their impressive…

Send us a text Las inteligencias artificiales que generan resúmenes de podcast son bastante deficientes, pero como estamos tan ocupados desarrollando software para nuestros clientes, es lo que hay. Además, nadie lee estas cosas, así que podríamos poner toneladas de Lorem ipsums y nadie se daría cuenta. O sí. Si es el caso, hacédnoslo saber. Lo mism…

Embark on an entrepreneurial odyssey with Keyven Ferland of La Web Shop and uncover the raw and real narrative of a bootstrapped business's ascent. From the humble beginnings of a solo design freelancer to captaining a burgeoning Canadian Shopify and e-commerce development shop, Kevan doesn't hold back on the experiences that shaped his agency's su…

Welcome to the season finale and 200th episode of "Mars on Life." The boys are together one more time to play a game of chance for each of them to take over the discussion and let go of something on their chests, from the Mouse and copyright, to memoirs, to fandoms, to new podcasts and the term "Cali." We want to thank our listeners for continuing …

"Mars on Life" does the unthinkable. In a nod to the Quarantine Theatre Company, our cohosts are joined by Travis Sanders and Dave Thompson for a script read for this podcast's first Christmas Special. Put on your bat-seat belts for a reading of "Batman and Robin." Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug…