How to vet a coworking space for real privacy

How to vet a coworking space for real privacy

I vividly remember the moment I realized my coworking space wasn’t as private as I believed. During an important client call, I gestured confidently, only to hear snippets of my conversation drift from the next room. That uncomfortable feeling? It stayed with me. It was a wake-up call—if your workspace isn’t secure, your startup’s credibility … Read more

Why open-plan offices are failing your developers

Why open-plan offices are failing your developers

I remember the exact moment I realized open-plan offices might be doing more harm than good for my development team. It was a hectic Tuesday afternoon, and I was trying to catch up on code reviews while my developers struggled to focus amid the constant chatter and background noise. Pots banging, conversations blaring—my team was … Read more

The etiquette of the shared kitchen fridge

The etiquette of the shared kitchen fridge

It was a typical Tuesday morning when I reached into the communal fridge at our coworking space, only to find my carefully prepared lunch squished behind a mountain of unlabelled containers. Frustration boiled over as I realized this was an all-too-familiar scenario. For many startup teams and remote workers alike, shared kitchen fridges are battlegrounds … Read more

Why we traded our private office for a hot desk

Why we traded our private office for a hot desk

I remember sitting in my private office, looking out at the city skyline, feeling a strange mix of pride and confinement. Despite the sleek desk and personal space, I often felt isolated, staring at the same four walls day after day. It was a moment of realization—was this really the best environment for my startup’s … Read more

Why open offices aren’t as bad as everyone says

Why open offices aren't as bad as everyone says

It was a typical Tuesday afternoon when I found myself in the middle of a chaotic open-plan coworking space, clutching my headphones and desperately trying to focus on my pitch deck. The chatter, the clattering keyboards, the occasional laughter—everything combined to make concentration feel impossible. For a moment, I wondered if I had made a … Read more

Why we chose a boutique space over a global chain

Why we chose a boutique space over a global chain

It was a typical Tuesday, but I remember the moment clearly — standing in a bland, cookie-cutter conference room that could have been anywhere in the world. The walls looked the same, the furniture were sterile, and despite the high-end branding, it lacked any real personality. I finally realized how much this impersonal environment was … Read more