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Top 5 Startups on the Rise
Discover five breakthrough startups from India, New York, and Amsterdam redefining technology in 2025. From cloud automation and AI-powered storytelling to mental-health platforms, enterprise knowledge engines, and autonomous defense systems, these companies are reshaping industries with scalable, intelligent, and human-centered innovation.

Doga Oflazoglu
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Nomu Labs and Elevatorfy join forces to boost hands-on training in product and technology for entrepreneurs
Nomu Labs joins forces with Elevatorfy to make entrepreneurship a continuous learning journey. As Elevatorfy’s main product partner, Nomu Labs will deliver practical video lessons, mentoring, and technical guidance to help founders define, validate, and scale real digital products efficiently, strengthening Spain’s startup ecosystem with real-world expertise.

Doga Oflazoglu
Nov 12, 20252 min read


The Real Cost of Building a Digital Product from Scratch
Building a digital product is more than coding and design. The real cost lies in the unseen layers — technical foundations, early decisions, and learning curves that define whether your product scales or stalls. Here’s what most founders overlook when budgeting a new app or platform.

Doga Oflazoglu
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Founder Mistakes: Why Most Startups Don’t Need a CTO, They Need a CTO-as-a-Service
Hiring a full-time CTO too early can slow startups down and drain resources. At Nomu Labs, we act as your CTO-as-a-Service through our Iterate & Iterate framework — helping you launch fast, validate with real users, and scale with clarity, without the burden of a permanent executive.

Doga Oflazoglu
Nov 3, 20253 min read


BetaDash: Inside the NomuLabs x Solid Buildathon
BetaDash brought together more than 20 founders to build real, production-ready apps in just two hours using Solid’s AI. Hosted by Nomu Labs with support from the Ideas & Wine community, the event showcased how AI and human creativity can turn ideas into scalable products — fast, smart, and sustainably.

Doga Oflazoglu
Oct 31, 20252 min read


#83 Jesús Alonso Gallo: Sold 3 Companies, Died… and Came Back to Invest in 80 Startups
Jesús Alonso Gallo, one of Spain’s most seasoned entrepreneurs, reveals how he went from dying of overwork to investing with purpose. After selling three companies and backing 80 startups, he shares with The Nomu Hour his philosophy on happiness, investment, life, and entrepreneurship.

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Oct 30, 20253 min read


ChatGPT Atlas: what it is, what it does, and who it’s for
ChatGPT Atlas is OpenAI’s new AI-powered browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into your web experience. Instead of switching tabs or copying and pasting, Atlas lets you browse, summarize, and act — all in one place. Learn what makes it different, how Agent Mode works, and what privacy controls it offers.

Doga Oflazoglu
Oct 27, 20253 min read


#82 Tom Horsey: From arriving in Spain with no job to investing in over 100 startups
In this episode of The Nomu Hour, Tom Horsey
— founder of Eoniq Fund
— reflects on his unconventional journey from teaching English in Seville to becoming one of Southern Europe’s most active startup investors. He shares insights on why execution beats ideas, how failure drives growth, and why resilience is every founder’s greatest asset. A must-listen for anyone navigating the startup world.

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Oct 22, 20254 min read


5 European Startups Born After 2020 That Broke Out Fast
Europe’s startup ecosystem is on fire. Meet five post-2020 companies—Mistral AI, ElevenLabs, Helsing, newcleo, and The Exploration Company—that went from bold ideas to billion-euro players in AI, defense, energy, and space. Here’s what they’re building, why it matters, and what founders can learn from their rise.

Doga Oflazoglu
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Nomu Labs develops the new digital platform for PadelXperience
At Nomu Labs, we continue to drive the digital transformation of the sports industry through experiences that blend innovation,...

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Oct 17, 20252 min read


#81Pablo Castellano Alventosa: How to Build a Brand with Personality
From McCann Intern to Founder of Goodness Prevails Pablo Castellano began his career in advertising almost by accident, joining McCann as an intern. Since then, he’s spent over 20 years navigating the worlds of business, creativity, and communication , working with agencies like Contrapunto BBDO and Social Mood .But his career hasn’t been a straight line. Pablo admits to having gone through several existential crises within the industry: “You find yourself presenting campa

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Oct 15, 20253 min read


What AI Spend Reveals About What Startups Actually Value
Startup spending on AI reveals what founders truly value: speed, leverage, and automation. The new a16z + Mercury report breaks down where the money is flowing — from meeting copilots to “AI employees” — and how horizontal tools are shaping the next default stack for early-stage founders.

Doga Oflazoglu
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Nomu Labs partners with Solid to scale AI-powered software
Nomu Labs announces its partnership with Solid, the first AI that builds real, scalable software. The collaboration combines Nomu’s Iterate & Iterate framework with Solid’s technical power to accelerate product development. From validation to growth, Nomu Labs helps creators scale their products, add new features, and reach more users sustainably.

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Oct 10, 20252 min read


#80 Jorge Lorenzo, Technology, and the Spanish National Basketball Team: From the Court to the Algorithm
Jorge Lorenzo, assistant coach of the Spanish National Basketball Team and founder of Basketouch, shares on The Nomu Hour how he has integrated artificial intelligence and data analysis into his daily work. From his beginnings in Asturias to the Olympic Games, he reflects on leadership, personal branding, and how technology can enhance —without replacing— human talent in sports.

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Oct 8, 20253 min read


OpenAI’s Agent Builder: The No-Code Leap for AI Workflows
OpenAI is entering the no-code automation space with Agent Builder , a visual tool that lets anyone design and launch AI agents through a...

Doga Oflazoglu
Oct 7, 20252 min read


The Startup CTO Guide: Key Functions in Today’s Tech Context
The CTO in a startup is the bridge between vision and technology. They define the strategy, choose the stack, manage vendors, and ensure the product evolves with real feedback. Their focus is on launching an MVP quickly, measuring results, and scaling with confidence. Today, AI plays a key role in automating, personalizing, and creating new products. At Nomu Labs, we support startups as their CTO-as-a-Service with our Iterate & Iterate framework.

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Oct 3, 20253 min read


#79 Enrique Rodríguez: From the Navy to Vichy Catalan
In this episode of The Nomu Hour, Enrique Rodríguez, with over 25 years in food & beverages and a key role at Vichy Catalan, shares his journey from the Navy to entrepreneurship and beyond. He reflects on lessons from failure and burnout, the rising trend of sparkling water, and innovation through by-product reuse. The conversation highlights gastronomy as culture, the power of influencers, and why discipline and consumer focus drive success in today’s beverage industry.

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Oct 2, 20253 min read


Gamma.app: The Best AI Presentation making Tool in 2025
Gamma.app is an AI-powered tool for creating sleek presentations, documents, and microsites in minutes. Unlike PowerPoint or Google Slides, it delivers ready-made designs, interactivity, and real-time collaboration. Startups, marketers, and designers use it for pitch decks, reports, and interactive newsletters. At Nomu Labs, we help businesses integrate Gamma into their workflows and unlock its full potential.

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Sonia Ferrer: From Leading 180 People at Factorial to Building Her Own Venture While Traveling the World
In this episode of The Nomu Hour, we talk with Sonia Ferrer, sales consultant and trainer. We discuss the shift from intuition to process, why active listening remains the key in today’s digital era, and how consultative selling can turn clients into long-term partners.

Juanma Sáez de Retana Romana
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Search is evolving: from traditional Google to conversational AI engines
Search habits are shifting from Google to AI-powered engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Users want instant, conversational answers instead of scanning links. This shift is driving the rise of AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), where brands must optimize for direct, high-quality responses. At Nomu Labs, we help businesses adapt their content to thrive in the AI-driven search era.

Javier Mateache Calderón
Sep 19, 20253 min read
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