Julia Abarca Muro

News 👀 : Startup HappyRobot has raised $44M in Series B funding to build AI agents to logistics and shipping businesses. Led by 3 Spanish co-founders Pablo Palafox, Javi Palafox and Luis Paarup in the Bay Area, HappyRobot is an emerging example of a startup finding real traction -- and revenue -- bringing AI to a specific vertical 🤖 🚛 Fast facts on HappyRobot: -ARR of $10M+ -$44M Series B led by Base10 Partners -Other investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Tokio Marine Group and WaVe-X -Valued at ~$500M, per a source -Works with 8 of top 10 brokers, 2 of top 3 ocean carriers, and clients like DHL Supply Chain, Werner Enterprises, Schneider Is the tech all the way there yet? For voice features, mostly yes. For AI workflows, the startup still relies on FDEs to deploy its AI agents and "vibe-code" a last-mile solution. “It’s very much a Rorschach test. If you believe that agents aren’t going to be able to do 10% of what they promise to do, then this will not be a very interesting investment,” says investor Adeyemi Ajao. “But this might be the company that crafts the path, and the playbook, for the rest of the agentic companies in other verticals.” A big thanks to partner Vanta for helping this interview reach the wider startup ecosystem, fully free 🙌 🚀 https://lnkd.in/ec49psuy

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Agentic AI isn’t just smarter automation—it’s a strategic shift toward systems that can think, reason, and act independently within safe boundaries. But with hype comes confusion. In this article from ComputerWeekly en Español, our CTO, Glenn Nethercutt explores what #AgenticAI is, what it isn’t, and why ethical frameworks like constitutional AI are essential to its responsible use. If your organization is navigating the AI opportunity, this is a must-read. https://lnkd.in/gSssj64T

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From SaaS & Fintech to Executive Search What happens when a leader with hands-on tech experience moves across to executive search?   We spoke with Borja Vara, Partner at Amrop España and member of our Global Digital Practice, about: ·     Lessons from LinkedIn ·     What tech leaders really need today ·     How Amrop is redefining executive search in Spain Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dgtgTesq

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There are some headaches you can’t avoid; but cross-border payments shouldn’t be one of them. Unpredictable fees, delays, and lack of visibility make international transactions harder than they should be. For finance teams, they're a risk to cash flow and growth. At iBanFirst, we cut through the complexity with solutions that give businesses clarity, control, and confidence: 📌 No hidden costs. 📌 Fast, transparent transfers. 📌 Full visibility at every step. 👉 Discover more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eYDszWWi

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Shaping the Future of Payments in Ireland. On 23 September, the Central Bank of Ireland hosted its 2025 Payments Seminar bringing together leaders from banking, payments, and fintech. Our colleague Javier Rodríguez Sánchez, Head of Retail Web Channel and Mobile Apps, represented Bankinter as a panellist, contributing to discussions alongside experts from Amazon, Citibank, Stripe, and the ECB. The seminar explored the National Payments Strategy and the Eurosystem’s Retail Payment Strategy, highlighting the importance of collaboration in building a more resilient and efficient payments ecosystem. Thank you to all involved - and to Karen O'Leary for moderating. Read more at https://lnkd.in/evzUgdUR

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🎙 New episode on Lodgerin Mode ON! Our guest this time is Alvaro Blazquez, founder of MadridEasy , an agency specialized in providing housing for students and young professionals in Madrid. He shares a truth every founder eventually faces: there’s no “perfect timing” to start. 1️⃣ It’s not about waiting for the right moment, it’s about knowing what you really want. 2️⃣ The first step isn’t perfecting your idea, it’s making the decision. 3️⃣ And from there, entrepreneurship is about rediscovering yourself every single day. Too soon, too late… those doubts will always be there. What matters is moving, testing, and learning while doing! This isn’t theory. This is Lodgerin Mode ON. #Lodgerin #LodgerinModeON #MadridEasy

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