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Life on Mars - A podcast from MarsBased

MarsBased
Marsbased
Farco
Quantum Computing
BBVA
Barcelona
Repsol
Prompt Engineering
Bootstrapping
Covid-19
Spain
Entrepreneurship
Startup Grind
Chatgpt
Startups
Boutique Agencies
Corporate Culture
Design Systems
Work-Life Balance
Employee Valuation
Digital Transformation

Welcome to Life on Mars! A podcast about technology, entrepreneurship and innovation from MarsBased. You will listen to stories of the best founders, investors, experts and celebrities from all around the galaxy every two weeks.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes105Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Welcome to another episode of Road to CTO, our series where we sit down with some of the most experienced and influential technology leaders in the world.

In this episode, we talk with Dorion Carroll, a veteran with 35 years of tech leadership exper... more

When is the right time to start your company?

In this second episode of Building MarsBased, we answer a listener’s question that every aspiring founder wrestles with: Should I launch while keeping my day job, or go all in?

We unpack the real factors... more

Starting a business begins with one powerful idea, but how do you come up with your first one? In this episode of Building MarsBased, we share the real story behind our company’s early days and how a simple concept evolved into a long-lasting, profit... more

What really makes company culture crack as you scale from 10 to 30+ people? In this candid conversation, Aaron Schmookler (co-founder of The Yes Works) sits down with Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit (CEO, MarsBased) to unpack the patterns they have seen acro... more

We’re launching a new Life on Mars series: How to Build an Agency, a practical, transparent guide for freelancers, micro-agencies, and growing studios. We’ll cover everything from picking a name and services, getting your first client, contracts and ... more

What does it really take to scale a SaaS from a tiny Barcelona startup to a global leader protecting brands like major clubs and top electronics companies? In this candid conversation, Laura Urquizu (CEO, Red Points) shares hard-won lessons on going ... more

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 tr... more

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 susta... more

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Recent Guests

Ricardo Ghekiere
Founder of BetterPic
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Tanya Van Gastel
Founder of Multiverse AI
Multiverse AI
Episode: Beyond the AI demo: Turning prototypes into real businesses
Charles Chase
A serial entrepreneur and investor, creator of companies such as Velocify and Affinity.
Episode: Road to CTO #1: From economist to coder: why Charles Chase never went back to corporate
Szymon Boniecki
Co-founder and co-CEO of Monterail
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Episode: The Future of Agency Work: Navigating AI and Growth Strategies with Szymon Boniecki
Simone van Neerven
Founder of Rebella, promoting innovation in various companies with experience from Vueling and Chanel
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Episode: How punk rock influences Simone van Neerven's innovation strategy on reBel.la
John O'Nolan
Founder of Ghost, an open-source blogging platform
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Episode: 086 - Open source, open heart: Ghost’s John O’Nolan secret (spicy) sauce
Greg Scown
Co-founder of TextExpander
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Episode: 085 - Beyond TextExpander: Greg Scown’s journey after stepping down as co-founder
Tania Van Gastel
Co-founder of The Multiverse AI
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Episode: 083 - Bootstrapping, marketing, branding & ass-kicking, with Tanya Van Gastel (Co-founder of The Multiverse AI)
Brian Farrell
Founder of Farco design studio, previously worked in BBVA's digital transformation team.
Farco
Episode: 080 - Balancing creativity and business in Spain, with Brian Farrell (Farco)

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Alex
CEO and founder of MarsBased, focusing on entrepreneurship and technology.

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Road to CTO #1: From economist to coder: why Charles Chase never went back to corporate
Q: What has been your most expensive technical fuck up so far?
My most challenging issues have been people ones, often related to emotional intelligence.
Road to CTO #1: From economist to coder: why Charles Chase never went back to corporate
Q: What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs?
I want to support other entrepreneurs and invest based on them as people, not just on their product.
Beyond the AI demo: Turning prototypes into real businesses
Q: How do you keep growing your user base?
You know, it opens up other possibilities, like high conversion ratios.
Beyond the AI demo: Turning prototypes into real businesses
Q: How many players do you guesstimate?
In the real space, I see max of 6 to 10 real competitors where I'm thinking like, wow.
081 - Fighting online scams and Ad fraud, with Nandini Jammi (Check My Ads)
Q: How can we help you now?
Follow us on social media and support us with small donations.

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This podcast focuses on technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation, highlighting the journeys and insights of founders, investors, and industry experts. Episodes often explore the challenges and successes of bootstrapping businesses, the impact of artificial intelligence on various sectors, and innovative practices in startup culture. Noteworthy topics include personal branding, the dynamics of agency work, and the evolving role of technology in business operations. The discussions often feature pragmatic advice and real-world experiences, making it a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and business leaders alike.

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1. Ricardo Ghekiere
2. Tanya Van Gastel
3. Charles Chase
4. Szymon Boniecki
5. Simone van Neerven
6. John O'Nolan
7. Greg Scown
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