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Ignacio Nieto Carvajal

The Silent Budget Killer: Why Pay-Per-User Services Are Draining Your Startup

The Silent Budget Killer: Why Pay-Per-User Services Are Draining Your Startup

At Companio, we recently made the decision to drop Google Workspace and switch to Zoho Workplace. Not because Zoho is better — it’s not — but because it’s five times cheaper.

How to Make Your UI/UX Not Suck for a Very Busy User (Like me)

How to Make Your UI/UX Not Suck for a Very Busy User (Like me)

I was reviewing a proposal that suggested showing a popup when the Annual Report is due… on dashboard load. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea — and how one tiny popup can derail an entire CEO’s morning faster than you can say “Remind me later.” 😵‍💫💥

The Embarrassing Ordeal of Getting a Criminal Record in Spain

The Embarrassing Ordeal of Getting a Criminal Record in Spain

Need your Spanish criminal record? Good luck. Broken links, ancient forms, no online access unless you bank in Spain… Meanwhile in Estonia, it takes 2 clicks. Welcome to 2025, Spanish administration edition.

When Employees Become Cogs: The Real Cost of ‘Not My Job’ Culture

When Employees Become Cogs: The Real Cost of ‘Not My Job’ Culture

At Companio, we reject the “Not My Job” culture. In a fast-moving startup, flexibility isn’t optional—it’s survival. The best teams thrive because they step beyond their job descriptions, adapt to new challenges, and embrace the unknown.

You Are Not Alone

You Are Not Alone

In this post, I share how the amazing support I received after writing about the difficult journey I'm going through helped me realize we all face tough times. A friend's comment also made me reflect on the importance of self-compassion. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help—we’re never truly alone.

Stoicism, Patience, and the Journey Through Rock Bottom

Stoicism, Patience, and the Journey Through Rock Bottom

My journey through rock bottom during these last years, and how I am learning to develop my patience in the most stoic way to move forward. Because, in the end, there's nothing else we can do.

Back In Madrid

Back In Madrid

After almost ten years of traveling, I find myself getting back to Madrid again. So many things have been happening lately, life has smacked me in the face, and I feel like I'm in a life cycle change.