MI SPANISH PITCH

Emilio Corchado — Founder & CEO of Startup Olé, the Salamanca-based accelerator that's been connecting Europe's startup ecosystem with Latin America and the U.S. since 2015 (not Madrid, not Barcelona—Salamanca!).

Emilio shares the inspiring journey from early European Commission meetings to building one of Spain’s key startup hubs.

Host - ⁠⁠Tatiana Skydan⁠⁠, Founder at ⁠⁠The Podcast Bar⁠⁠.

In this episode we cover:

- The origin story of Startup Olé- Salamanca’s first "unicorn" story with Tebrio

- Building bridges between Europe, Latin America & Miami

- Insights on Spain’s fastest-growing tech sectors - AI, fintech, deep tech & more

- How students & early founders can kickstart their startup journey

- The funding landscape in Spain: from business angels to VCs and public support

- What a government can do to support a thriving ecosystem

Whether you're a founder, investor, or ecosystem builder, this episode is packed with actionable insights into Spain’s evolving startup scene and how global connections are shaping the future.

And join events by Startup Olé:

May 7-8, 2025: Startup Olé Marbella

October 17'18, 2025: Startup Olé Salamanca

+ Roadshow in LATAM & Miami: https://startupole.eu/

MI SPANISH PITCH (C) produced by The Podcast Bar and supported by Google For Startups in Madrid.

Podcast also is available on YouTube.

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In the inaugural episode of MI SPANISH PITCH, Cristóbal Alonso, El Patrón and CEO of Startup Wise Guys, shares his insights on Spain’s startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Cristóbal discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Spanish founders, the need for improved infrastructure, and the importance of embracing a global mindset.

He explores topics like tax policy, the language barrier, the role of investment in shaping Spain’s tech future, highlights the growing potential of cities like Málaga, Bilbao, Madrid and Barcelona as startup hubs.

Host - Tatiana Skydan, Founder at The Podcast Bar.

Tune in to hear how Cristóbal Alonso and SWG Mafia are shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Spain and Europe.

Follow MI SPANISH PITCH to learn if the podcast challenge will be accepted by:

• Juanjo Mostazo – Angel Investor, CTO, and Venture Partner at KFund

• Clemente Cebrián Mosquera – Co-Founder El Ganso
  

• Carlos Caballero – Head of UCAM HiTech
  

• José Manuel Calderón – Former Basketball Player and Investor

• Berni Rodríguez – Former Unicaja Basketball Player and Olympic Silver Medalist

• Rafa Nadal – Professional Tennis Player and Investor
  

MI SPANISH PITCH (C) is produced by The Podcast Bar and supported by Google For Startups in Madrid.