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How VCs, Accelerators, and Coworking Spaces Put Communities in Buildings vs. Buildings in Communities

This is going to be BIG.

Just because you put up a structure doesn't mean it's going to sprout a whole innovation ecosystem. On top of that, they tend to be the locus of innovation networks. If you want to connect to an innovation community, there isn't a better place to start than someone who invests in it.

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DC’s New Innovation Hub, STATION DC, Opens Membership Applications

American Entrepreneurship

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Exclusive Events and Panels, including private dinners and strategic discussions tailored to advance national innovation priorities.

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Bill DeBlasio's Uber targeting is in danger of making NYC a tech joke

This is going to be BIG.

And now, our anti-tech progress Mayor is helping NYC join an exclusive list of cities that have stood in the way of Uber providing an innovative consumer service that is in high demand. Well, what are the chances of that given our anti-innovation policies regarding these two companies? Has Via, the new bus service come under fire?

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The Future of Brick and Mortar

This is going to be BIG.

Loosecubes, a network for desk space, wound up getting outpaced by the underlying availibility of coworking spaces themselves--when there's one on seemingly every corner, you no longer have trouble finding availability. That doesn't mean you won't find other attempts at solving other aspects of the online/offline connection.

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BE 2.0: Lead by Example – Turning Feedback into Growth

Paul G. Silva

The Feedback That Made Me Sick to My Stomach Years ago, as president of Click Workspace, a startup coworking space, I received feedback that literally made me feel physically ill. Years later, that same chairman who delivered the tough feedback hired me to be his Chief Innovation Officer!

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The Best Coworking Spaces in Detroit for Your Hybrid Work Model

StartupNation

Coworking spaces support hybrid work models in a variety of ways. You’ll also often hear companies that started in coworking spaces praise the networking benefits of being in a shared space — team collaboration, events and close contact with people in other companies helps startups connect and grow.

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4 outrageous ideas to reinvigorate company culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

You can build a brand, design a product and be the next great innovator, but if you’re not a pleasant and driven human being, what’s the point? Unpacking a joyous work environment can lead to more laughter , teamwork, a sense of belonging and innovation in the office. Put aside income for a moment.

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