This Week In Coworking

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...

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 coworkin...

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 m...

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 pr...

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...

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...

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...

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 works...

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 dev...

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 Under...

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 i...

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 delv...

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...

Weekly Coworking Recap: Acoustic Lounges, BubbaDesk & AI with Freddie Fforde from Patch See 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 s...

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...

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-fu...

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 Gro...

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...

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 implicatio...

Welcome back to the This Week in Coworking podcast!  In this episode, we dive into some of the news and updates affecting coworking spaces worldwide that were shared in this week’s newsletter . From AI advancements transforming business processes to exciting new coworking spaces opening in London and Berlin, we cover it all.  Discover LiquidSpace's new AI-powered Team Connect feature , explore Nex...

In this recap episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' the hosts discuss various advancements and trends in the coworking industry with special co-host Sophia Stolberg from PilotoMail . Explore this week's full newsletter here: https://thisweekincoworking.com/week-04-2025/ They delve into PilotoMail's new CRD Chrome extension that streamlines manual data entry for coworking space operators, saving sig...

Navigating Coworking Careers: Insights from Industry Leaders In this episode of the This Week in Coworking podcast, we bring together four industry experts— Carly Bedini ( iQ Offices ), Sam Shea ( Future Leaders of Coworking ), Chiko Abengowe ( Perfect Office ), and Stormy McBride ( GCUC ) — to discuss the evolving landscape of coworking careers. The roundtable discussion delves into the benefits...

In this episode of the This Week in Coworking podcast , hosts Hector Kolonas and Mike LaRosa discuss two major coworking sector mergers.  The first merger is CBRE's acquisition of Industrious , valuing it at $800 million and forming a new business unit within CBRE.  The second is Yardi’s acquisition of Deskpass and Hubble , with an eye on creating a cohesive global coworking network.  The episode...

In this episode, hosts Hector Kolonas & Mike LaRosa welcome Sam Rosen, CEO and founder of Deskpass , and Will Sandford, Head of Coworking Initiatives at Yardi , to discuss Yardi’s recent acquisition of Deskpass and UK-based Hubble . They delve into the implications of this acquisition for the coworking industry, the strategic reasons behind Yardi's move, and the future potential of integrating...

In this episode of the This Week in Coworking podcast, hosts Hector Kolonas and Mike LaRosa are joined by REIT expert David Auerbach from Hoya Capital and The Daily REITBeat newsletter. They discuss the fundamentals of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), including their structure, benefits, and impact on coworking spaces. David explains how various types of REITs function and provides insights...