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This Week In Coworking

Hector Kolonas

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01:16:53

Undercurrents: AI Agents - is coworking ready?

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/05/10

Hector Kolonas guides us through fundamentals, insights, lessons earned and pro-tips from 9 industry leaders implementing AI Agents in and around coworking businesses.Premieres on May 9th 2025 at noon ET.Fill web, PDF and audio versions of the report will then be made available at https://twic.co/agentsWelcome to Undercurrents! In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of AI agents in the coworking industry. Join us as we analyze their current applications, motivations for adopting

00:32:57

Week 18 in Coworking: Virtual Offices, Santander's...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/05/02

Week 18, 2025 in, and around, coworking.See the full newsletter, and get more info on the topics discussed.Mike LaRosa and Hector Kolonas, along with guest Ken Loh from Nexudus, dive into the top coworking news of Week 18. They discuss the surge in international banking brands expanding coworking cafes, the effectiveness of free coworking days, and new developments in the virtual office and mail management industry. They also share exclusive insights into the US coworking market, trends based on

00:43:57

Debunking Contract Furniture Myths with Wesley Edmonds

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/04/28

Dispelling furniture myths, the OFS and ROOM acquisition and what it could all mean for the future of furnishing coworking spaces.📝 See the full show notes at https://twic.co/wesleyWelcome back to 'This Weekend Coworking' podcast! In this episode, Hector sits down with Wesley Edmonds, Director of Workplace at OFS, to dive into the fascinating world of contract furniture and its impact on coworking spaces. Wesley shares her journey from architecture passion to becoming a workspace futurist

00:23:55

Week 17 In Coworking: VIP Guests, Community Managers...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/04/25

Join hosts Hector Kolonas and Mike LaRosa, along with guest co-host Momchil Blaskov from OfficeRnD, as they dive into the latest trends and innovations in the coworking industry from this week's newsletter. In this episode, they discuss the importance of the visitor experience, the evolving role of community managers, and new revenue opportunities for coworking spaces. Discover how coworking is more than just a perk and can be a lifeline for many, and learn about OfficeRnD's latest product

00:27:41

Week 16 in Coworking: Premium Branding, Coworking...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/04/18

In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' hosts Mike LaRosa and Hector Kolonas recap key developments and trends in the coworking industry for week 16 of 2025. They discuss market adoption rates based on recent data showing a significant increase in flexible workspace inquiries and the evolution from early adopters to early majority. The episode also covers various operator models, including premium branding strategies comparable to Equinox gyms, and the closure of long-standing coworking

00:17:11

Week 15 in Coworking: Boston, Puerto Rico, London,...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/04/11

In this Weekly Recap episode of This Week in Coworking, Mike LaRosa and Hector Kolonas recap the latest happenings from this week’s full newsletter. They discuss Hector's busy week in Boston, interesting takeaways from a round table hosted by iPostal1 Workspace, and the industry buzz from the GCUC conference. They also reflect on a mistaken story about a coworking bus from Switzerland that turned out to be an April Fools' joke but spurred serious interest. The episode highlights market moves with

00:21:05

The German Coworking Evolution with Tim Schabsky

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/04/08

In this episode of the This Week in Coworking podcast, host Hector Kolonas welcomes Tim Schabsky from Rivvers, a coworking operator in Germany, to discuss the evolution of the coworking industry in Germany. Tim shares insights from his 11-year journey in the industry and the significant changes it has undergone. The conversation explores the diverse coworking landscape in Germany, contrasting the unique markets in Berlin and other German cities. Tim also discusses the merger of his coworking

00:34:43

Week 14 2025: Buses, Pods, Hotels and Ecosystems

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/04/04

In this episode of This Week in Coworking, co-hosts Mike LaRosa and Hector Kolonas welcome special guest Tashi Dorjee. They dive into various news topics, including a peculiar story that seemed like an April Fool's joke and the intersection of hotels and coworking. The team shared about a new series in the works focusing on interviewing industry leaders in APAC. Additionally, the discussion covers the rise of mobile coworking buses in Switzerland and innovative coworking initiatives in hotels. They

00:40:58

An Instant Shift in Focus with Ben Wright

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/03/31

In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' host Hector Kolonas sits down with Ben Wright from The Instant Group to address pressing questions from the global coworking community. Ben discusses his role and recent changes at The Instant Group, emphasizing a shift towards a more operator-focused market strategy. He delves into the company's history, its evolution into a tech-forward flexible workspace broker, and the strategic partnership with IWG. Ben also explains the challenges and

00:31:09

Week 13 in Coworking: Governments, Dynamic Pricing,...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/03/27

Welcome to the Week 13 recap of the This Week In Coworking newsletter! Hosted by Hector Kolonas with co-host Mike LaRosa and guest co-host Eyal Lasker, we're diving into a packed agenda this week. Topics include a new GSA pilot program selecting two booking platforms, Eyal Lasker's innovative Pricing Agent for coworking spaces, insights from the e-commerce undercurrents report, and exciting developments from Spain and Australia. Plus, we explore the untapped potential of libraries as coworking

00:56:48

Undercurrents: Is it (finally) our e-commerce era?

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2025/03/25

Welcome to Undercurrents, our deep dives that explore a trend that we feel has the potential to drastically disrupt or change the way the thousands of coworking businesses run or grow.Follow along with the online, pdf or other version of this Undercurrents edition at http://thisweekincoworking.com/undercurrents-ecommerce/Chapters00:00 Welcome01:11 Foreword02:08 Why OfficeRnD underwrote this Undercurrents edition04:07 Experts for this edition05:03 Vendor Intros05:12 Why now?09:41 Search Trends11:46

00:33:53

Week 12 in Coworking - Frictionless Tech, Offitels &...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/03/21

In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' Hector Kolonas and co-host Mike LaRosa are joined by guest James Shannon from essensys, this week's sponsor and product lead for their new product, elumo. They discuss the challenges of managing bookable spaces in the coworking and flex office industry and how essensys' new project addresses these challenges by integrating booking and access control into a single, user-friendly product. The conversation delves into the evolution of tech

00:29:19

Week 11 in Coworking - Ecommerce, Frameworks, Sales...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/03/14

In this Weekly Recap episode, hosts Hector Kolonas and Mike LaRosa, along with guest co-host Rado Enchev from OfficeRnD, discuss various links shared in Week 11’s newsletter.Highlights include the launch of OfficeRnD's new e-commerce product, Growth Hub, its potential impact on coworking spaces and the free webinar the team have organized about e-commerce in the coworking industry.They also delve into a recent LinkedIn post about space selection for organizations, emphasizing the shift towards

00:24:17

Week 10 in Coworking: Mailroom Rev, US Prices,...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/03/10

In this week's recap episode of Week 10's newsletter, Hector Kolonas and guest host William Edmondson from iPostal1 Workspace share valuable insights into how Strive Workspaces increased their mailbox revenue across 13 locations using iPostal1. They discuss the importance of integrating new technology and methods to enhance coworking operations. They also delve into topics like the importance of retaining members versus attracting new ones, and some heartfelt stories of going the extra mile

00:25:09

Week 9: Acoustic Lounges, BubbaDesk, Preselling &...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/02/27

Weekly Coworking Recap: Acoustic Lounges, BubbaDesk & AI with Freddie Fforde from PatchSee this week's full newsletter at https://thisweekincoworking.com/week-09-2025/In this episode of the This Weekend Coworking recap show, Hector Kolonas is joined by guest co-host Freddie who discusses his experiences and insights on various coworking trends and innovations. The conversation covers topics such as ROOM's new acoustic lounge furniture, the growing trend of combining coworking with childcare

00:32:32

Week 8 Recap: From Residential to Royal - Hospitality...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/02/21

Evolving Workspaces: Hospitality and Innovation in the Co-Working IndustryIn this episode of 'This Week in Coworking Weekly Recap,' host Mike LaRosa is joined by guest co-host Amina Marou, founder, and CEO of Radius. With regular host Hector Colonis on vacation, Mike and Amina discuss the growth and innovation in the coworking industry, focusing on the collision between hospitality and traditional vs. flexible workspaces. They highlight key announcements, including new coworking spaces in Europe and

00:29:15

A Whole New Slice of Flex with Rafi Sands

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/02/18

In this episode, Hector welcomes Rafi Sands from Tandem, a company innovating in the flexible office space market. Rafi discusses Tandem's origins, its unique position in the FlexSpace industry, and its recent shift from fractional offices to offering flexible, short-term lease arrangements. Rafi emphasizes how Tandem differentiates itself from traditional coworking platforms by targeting well-funded, growing companies seeking flexible office spaces. He also explains Tandem's business model, which

00:32:07

Week 7: From Clicks to Bricks - The E-Commerce...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/02/14

Join us as we delve into week seven's coworking recap with special guest Ben Wright from The Instant Group. Hosts Hector and Mike discuss the latest developments in coworking, including the exciting changes at The Instant Group, dynamic pricing strategies in the flexible workspace industry, and how online commerce trends are influencing physical coworking spaces. Ben shares insights on Instant Group's new initiatives, investments, and upcoming marketplace features. Plus, we explore the evolving

00:34:19

From Wash & Fold to Workspace Gold: What Has & Hasn't...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/02/11

In this interview episode of the This Week in Coworking Podcast, Hector Kolonas chats with Flip Howard, a veteran in the coworking industry who is owner of Lucid Private Offices. The conversation spans Flip's almost quarter century long journey, beginning with acquiring Meridian Business Centers in 2001, through several rebrands, and evolving business models. Flip shares insights into the industry's past and future, from fax machines and T1 internet lines to virtual offices and hybrid

00:36:37

Week 6 in Coworking: US, UK and Ireland Numbers,...

This Week In Coworking ·

2025/02/07

In this jam-packed episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' hosts Mike and Hector delve into rich market data from the U.S., U.K., and Ireland, provided by Coworking Cafe. They discuss the surprising rise of Washington, D.C., in the number of coworking spaces, steady pricing trends despite increased supply, and sector-specific expansions. The episode also explores WeWork India’s IPO and its implications for the coworking industry. Additionally, they highlight interesting nonprofit initiatives

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