Coworking Europe Podcast

Where is WeWork today — and what comes next? In the first episode of our three-part WeWork series, Jean-Yves Huwart speaks with Rebecca Nachanakian, General Manager of Continental Europe and Middle East at WeWork, about where the company stands in 2026 and how it is approaching its next phase of growth. Following its restructuring, WeWork has been EBITDA-positive since Q4 2025, is debt-free and to...

How much revenue is sitting unused in coworking meeting rooms? In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Thilo Utke, co-founder of Cobot, about new data highlighting the untapped potential of meeting rooms in coworking spaces. Cobot’s German data shows that 62% of coworking spaces offer meeting rooms for external bookings, yet bookings made externally through the...

In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Rafał Pisklewicz, founder of The Shire – Beyond Coworking, about how landlord partnerships and management agreements have helped the Polish flex operator grow to 12 locations and more than 24,000 sqm in just three years. More than half of The Shire’s portfolio now operates under management agreements based on income sharin...

What happens when you need a professional place to work for just one or two hours? In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Oliver Lehmann, Business Developer at ATworld and former General Manager of Mindspace Germany, about a growing use case in the flexible workspace market: workspace by the hour. Business travellers, remote workers and hybrid employees increas...

What makes a great community event? For Maximilian von der Ahé, co-founder of betahaus, the best events go deep into relevant topics while remaining accessible to people who are not already experts. In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Maximilian about the role of events and community in coworking—and why great space and furniture alone are no longer enough....

In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Tom Sleigh, Head of Property at Elementa Workspace, about the transformation from Landmark to Elementa Workspace—and what the rebrand says about the future of the flexible workspace industry. Tom explains why the company felt its previous identity no longer reflected the way it operates today. As client expectations evolve...

London has become one of the world's leading markets for managed offices—but what's driving this rapid growth? In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Laura O'Sullivan, UK Sales Manager at Rubberdesk, about how managed offices are reshaping the flexible workspace market. Laura explains why more companies are looking for a solution that combines the flexibility o...

In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, Founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Sophie Lloung, Head of Sales France at Workaround, about how AI, changing occupier behavior, and the rapid rise of managed offices are transforming the European flex workspace market. As more companies use tools like ChatGPT and Claude to research office solutions before contacting a broker, tenants are arriving with great...

Has ESG become a commodity? In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, Founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Martim de Botton, CEO and co-founder of LACS, one of Portugal's leading flex workspace operators. Drawing on eight years of operating experience across five locations and more than 30,000 sqm of flexible workspace, Martim shares why he believes ESG has evolved from a competitive differentiator i...

Will AI make the office obsolete—or more important than ever? In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, Founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Pietro Martani, serial entrepreneur, founder of Stella33, and former co-founder of Copernico, about how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the future of work and workplaces. Drawing on insights from *Limitless Workspace – LW*, the editorial insert developed to...

What does this mean for coworking and flexible work? In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Olof Pergament, CEO of House Be, about how this industrial boom is creating new opportunities for coworking spaces and reshaping communities in Northern Sweden. They discuss: • The massive investments driving the region's growth • Why coworking is becoming part of the ne...

In a recent conversation, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, explored Profitability in Coworking topic with Raúl del Pozo, founder of Cink Coworking and one of the pioneers of the coworking industry in Madrid. After more than 15 years in the sector and 11 locations with Cink, Raúl has developed a clear perspective on what truly makes a coworking operator sustainable. As Raúl sees it, f...

What comes after coworking? According to Jasper Bekkering, Founder and CEO of Tribes Inspiring Workplaces, the answer is managed offices. In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Jasper about how the flexible workspace industry is evolving beyond traditional coworking and into its next phase. They discuss: • Why managed offices are gaining momentum • How corporat...

Each year, MIPIM brings together developers, investors, and workplace innovators from around the world. In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Gaël Lebreton, Head of Design at Deskeo, about how attitudes toward flexibility are changing across the office industry. They discuss: • Why flexibility is no longer the question for landlords and occupiers • The rise of...

Every year, MIPIM brings together developers, investors, and workplace innovators from around the world. In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Ewelina Kałużna, Managing Director of Business Link, part of Skanska, about the changing relationship between landlords and flexible workspace operators. They discuss: • Why flex operators are increasingly viewed as str...

Opening panel of the Coworking Europe 2025 conference (Berlin, Nov 19-20) with the top International coworking players: Paulo Dias, CEO Europe IWG Dan Zakai, Co-founder Mindspace Rebecca Nachanakian, GM Continental Europe & Middle East at WeWork Christophe Courtin, Founder Flex-O/SaasOffice Yvan Maillard, MD Continental Europe Industrious Moderated by Jean-Yves Huwart (Coworking Europe's founder)

#71 C20 Podcast - Why is Coworking growing faster in the UK than elsewhere? (Guest: Zoe Ellis-Moore) by SocialWorkplaces.com

Mindspace is one of the biggest coworking operator in Europe, with dozens of locations spread across Germany, The Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Romania or Israel. It is also one of the few pure international brand. Yotam Aroy is the co-founder of Mindspace. during this conversation with Tom Sleigh, from Colliers, Yotam will go through many of the steps that led to transform Mindspace into the cowor...

Recording of the panel held in Sofia on November 2024, at the Coworking Europe 2024 conference, entitled "What hospitality industries can teach coworking and how can coworking become part of the family?" Coworking is about people and care, not just about the facility. Hotels and restaurants have centuries of experience in hosting, and coworking operators are increasingly seeking staff with hospita...

Coworking spaces in France are proliferating rapidly, particularly in regions with dynamic real estate markets characterized by high transaction volumes and a robust infrastructure of real estate services. This trend is extensively analyzed in the "8ème édition du Baromètre Arthur Loyd," which reveals that areas like Gironde, Rhône, and Bouches-du-Rhône are hotspots for coworking growth due to the...

This AI generated podcast summarize the Study “Längerfristige Auswirkungen von New Work auf die Mobilität der Menschen in Bayern”, published via the Bavarian Business Association at vbw-bayern.de and in PDF format. The findings suggest a cautious approach among Bavarian businesses when it comes to integrating coworking into formal hybrid work policies. This hesitancy contrasts with trends in other...

Coworking is a hospitality business where human service and interaction remain a key part of the value provided to the member How to determine the perfect job description in 2023? – What are the functions to be covered? – Is multi-tasking the golden criterion to emphasize or should one move away from it? – What are the soft skills that should be given the highest priority in 2023? How to deal with...

A focus on how to create a successfully merged entity looking at strategies, best practices, and considerations for successfully merging between coworking operators, including navigating cultural differences, operational integration, member retention, branding, legal and financial considerations, leadership, and lessons learned. Recorded at Coworking Europe 2023, in Porto. Joao Simoes (IDEA Spaces...

To what extent is the community manager and the hospital vibe the best asset of a coworking space? – What are the most effective tips and tricks to create a socially engaging environment within a coworking space? – How to determine the right set of values? – How can one encourage meaningful connections and interactions among members to foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose? – Are there sp...

Shared revenues, profit sharing, co-financing, management agreements, franchising… Many legal asset-light options exist nowadays to lower the financial risk and build partnerships with landlords. Partnerships with landlords can speed up coworking brand’s expansion while it can also be a very effective way for Real Estate operators to enter the world of flexible services, making their facilities mo...