How did the sharing economy become a phenomenon? The initial idea - communities that share resources to improve services and limit the environmental impact of their actions - has evolved and reemerged in recent years thanks to the success of startups such as Uber, Airbnb or Taskrabbit. We asked some experts to help us understand why.

The so-called Maker Movement is known for creating craft objects using technology like robotics, 3D printing or laser. This trend is fighting to go from a simple hobby to a business opportunity.

BBVA Chief Data Scientist Marco Bressan responded to a series of questions in which he dispelled some of the preconceptions surrounding big data technologies and artificial intelligence. Don't miss Marco Bressan's full interview in the next Catalejo on BBVA.com.

Robo-advisors are becoming increasingly popular as a useful tool for making good financial decisions. The Colombian company Alkanza develops these automated services that use algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze millions of potential investments and provide users with the best options for ensuring profitability from the money they invest.

Atom Bank has been recognized as one of the most innovative startups in the 2016 Fintech 100 ranking. BBVA has a 29.5% stake in the mobile-only bank operating in the U.K.

The Catalan company specializing in artificial intelligence closed a $12-million investment round to expand its technology.