What Coworking Spaces Can Teach Every Business About Work and Belonging
250 stories on how space, culture, and community are shaping the workspaces of the future.
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Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces captures the real stories of founders who've built thriving coworking spaces, from first idea to fully operating communities. Their journeys offer more than just inspiration; they reveal the decisions, trade-offs, and challenges behind running these businesses every day. From how spaces are designed, to how communities are built, to how revenue models evolve, this is a ground-level look at how coworking works.
For companies looking to better understand this fast-moving industry, these founder stories offer sharp insights you won't find in white papers or market reports, helping you better shape your own strategies, services, or partnerships within the coworking world.
Access detailed knowledge from our research and 'Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces' on coworking operational models, prevalent challenges, and sought-after solutions.
Apply this market understanding to adapt your products and services, ensuring precise alignment with the actual needs of the flexible workspace sector.
Develop targeted engagement strategies based on market understanding, fostering substantive dialogues and improving lead quality.
Elevate your company's profile as an authority by contributing to industry discourse with perspectives rooted in genuine market understanding.
Engage with our global network of operators and innovators, equipped with the insights to forge productive, collaborative partnerships.
Position your brand as a knowledgeable and relevant partner to the flexible workspace industry, fostering trust and enhancing credibility.
The research behind Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces isn’t something we keep on a shelf. We use what we’ve learned to help our partners and clients navigate the real challenges of coworking, whether they’re launching a space, refining operations, or exploring new opportunities in the industry.
The coworking world isn’t just relevant to space operators, it touches a wide range of industries looking to better serve the way people work today. The lessons inside Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces help companies fine-tune their products, services, and strategies to meet the real needs of this growing market. These coworking insights are especially useful for:
Furniture brands & workspace designers
Technology providers & software companies
Access control & security system providers
Workspace management platforms
Wellbeing & biophilic design specialists
Sustainability solution providers
Commercial real estate groups & advisory firms
Professional service providers supporting the flexible workspace sector
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We don’t just share research, we help companies apply it. We work with companies to connect the dots, turning what we’ve learned from hundreds of coworking spaces into something they can actually use in their business.
We design and deliver workshops tailored to your organization’s goals, challenges, and curiosity about the coworking and flex workspace world. We help your team build a real understanding of the coworking market, how operators run their spaces, what drives their decisions, and where real opportunities exist to work with them.
Our workshops are fully customized, interactive, and built to give your team knowledge they can act on right away. They can be delivered on-site, online, or in a dedicated venue, whatever works best for you.
Request Workshop InformationWe structure our work around organizations that want to better understand coworking, not in theory, but in the details that actually shape operator decisions. These partnerships help turn market insights into clear business strategies and measurable results.
How can we help your company find its place in the coworking industry? Whether you’re looking to enter the market, refine your approach, or build strategic partnerships, we can help you understand the coworking landscape and turn that knowledge into real business impact.
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We’ve spent the last decade inside coworking spaces, not just visiting them, but sitting with the founders, operators, and teams who run them. Across hundreds of spaces in over 60 cities, we’ve seen how this industry works at every level: from single-location independents to global brands. At the center of this work is Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces, a global field guide to how coworking spaces actually get built, managed, and grown. It’s become a go-to reference for operators, consultants, and now companies who want to better understand where they fit in this fast-moving market.
The coworking and flexible workspace sector is growing, but it’s nuanced, fragmented, and often misunderstood. We help companies cut through the noise and engage with this market in a way that creates real value for both sides.ƒ
See how our knowledge of coworking can help your team enter, understand, and navigate this growing market.
We begin with a conversation to understand where you are, what you're trying to achieve, and where deeper market knowledge could help you make stronger decisions.
Based on your goals, we'll outline a clear approach, with specific research, workshops, and conversations designed to fill knowledge gaps and give your team the insight they need.
Once aligned, we activate the work, combining our research, experience, and network to give your team the real-world understanding needed to confidently engage the coworking sector.
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Founder stories from our 'Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces' research reveal the operational realities behind successful spaces, critical growth decisions, and authentic market needs. This understanding enables you to align your products and services with what actually drives coworking spaces forward, rather than assumptions. Companies like Vitra and SAP leverage these insights to develop solutions that resonate with operators' real challenges and aspirations.
Our partnership approach is particularly valuable for furniture manufacturers and designers seeking modular, durable solutions; technology providers developing workspace management software; access control and security system suppliers; wellbeing and biophilic design specialists; sustainable solution providers; and professional service firms like architects and consultants. Each industry gains specific operational insights that inform product development and market positioning strategies.
Our workshops focus on practical application of market insights. We cover operational frameworks, core operator requirements, strategic B2B engagement approaches, and product development aligned with verified industry demands. Participants leave with specific strategies for cultivating strategic alliances and understanding the evolving role of flexible spaces in corporate real estate. The interactive format ensures your team can immediately apply these insights to current projects and strategic planning.
Unlike traditional market research, our expertise comes from direct engagement with over 500+ coworking spaces and thousands of operators worldwide. We capture authentic founder voices and operational realities, not just statistics. Our ongoing community engagement through events, publications, and our professional network provides real-time insights into market evolution. This creates a competitive advantage by understanding not just what operators need, but why they need it and how they make decisions.
Please complete the contact form on this page. Our team will then connect with you to arrange an initial consultation to understand your requirements and explore potential collaboration.
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