In the first episode of Built in Barcelona, host Kris Rawcliffe chats with Alexander Hipp — product builder, ex-N26, and now founder of Beyond.

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What we cover in this episode:

• How Alex moved from Germany to Barcelona (without ever visiting)

• Life at N26 during hypergrowth

• Lessons from raising VC, pivoting 3x, and buying the business back

• His experience of bootstrapping

• How raising a family in Barcelona shapes his perspective

• Local favourites for coffee, food, and weekend getaways

👀 Quote to remember:

"Founding a startup with someone is like having a baby together—it’s intense, it’s emotional, and you can’t just walk away."

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You can find Alex on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hippalexander/

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💎 Alex's Hidden Gem Recommendation:

• Three Marks Coffee https://maps.app.goo.gl/6X3c9tRQ5SUg5a3k7

• La Fame (homemade Italian cuisine) https://maps.app.goo.gl/4QCNSP27d79Fm2qv6