This Week In Coworking

Exploring Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate with Paul Nellist at KobaJoin us on This Week In Coworking podcast for an insightful chat with Paul Nellist from Koba [https://thisweekincoworking.com/brand/koba/]. Paul shares his extensive journey in commercial real estate, from his early days with Savills to his leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank, CBRE/Hana, and now Koba. Discover the transformative impact of technology in the industry, the crucial role of sustainability, and Koba's innovative approaches to creating eco-friendly workspaces. Learn about the challenges and successes of implementing sustainable practices and get inspired to push the boundaries in your own operations. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights and industry trends! See more show notes and links at https://twic.co/nellist Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:38 Paul Nellist's Career Journey04:40 Changes in Flex Space and Coworking06:15 Challenges and Constants in Real Estate08:55 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Strategic Plays12:15 Koba's Mission and Sustainability Focus18:40 Repurposing Coffee Grounds for Sustainability19:30 Building a Culture of Sustainability20:01 Engaging with Potential Occupiers24:19 The Importance of Transparency and Data25:31 Innovative Sustainable Practices27:17 Challenges and Partnerships in Sustainability29:39 New London Location and Future Plans35:25 Advice for Other Operators

In this week's episode of 'This Week in Coworking' podcast, Hector and Mike dive into current trends in the coworking industry from this week’s newsletter.  Follow along with Week 26’s newsletter at https://thisweekincoworking.com/week-26-2025/ This recap focuses on the diversification of coworking spaces across various sectors and regions, cross-border hiring tips, and the need for tech standardization among coworking operators. They also discuss interesting initiatives such as IWG [https://thisweekincoworking.com/brand/iwg/]’s partnership to integrate lab spaces, Bamboo [https://thisweekincoworking.com/brand/bamboo]'s educational incubation spaces, and coworking spaces in nursing homes. The episode highlights insights from a recent survey of 200 coworking operators, spotlighting their biggest operational challenges and desired tech solutions. Furthermore, they announce new features for their patron members and celebrate milestones by Gravitate Coworking [https://thisweekincoworking.com/brand/gravitate] and Workbox [https://thisweekincoworking.com/brand/workbox/]. 00:00 Welcome and Weekly Overview 00:41 Highlights 01:16 Introducing TWIC Explorer [https://twic.co/explore] 02:17 Diving into “niche”-ification 04:03 Niche Coworking Spaces 06:52 Coworking in Nursing Homes 09:25 Cross-Border Hiring Insights 11:12 Tech Standardization Challenges 21:15 Celebrating Milestones and Wrap-Up

In this episode of Unpacking APAC: Australia Tashi Dorjee hosts an in-depth conversation with Sean Lucas, SVP and Head of APAC for Essensys. Together they unpack the dynamics, and tech considerations, of flexible workspaces in Australia and the broader APAC region. This season of UnpackingAPAC: Australia is sponsored by OfficeRND [https://thisweekincoworking.com/?goto=BB4XARVdVUUCDRREWR4EChQKFBcdXFEcXVkXDA9XRAEbDRFcFB4BFhIEBVBdTBEeXiYbFRYFGg4LFxdTGQQdRkofFxw5FBUfBxkGV34dARcYHUAMDR9tEFEbBAIRX1hXFA8TCUoQCQZIBhhCHQEPA10eWwYbCAoMGxcXUxkEHUZBCxMQBQ] Flex, Syncaroo [https://thisweekincoworking.com/?goto=BB4XARVdVUUGAw0JVwoNDFkMCRQ], and  essensys [https://thisweekincoworking.com/?goto=BB4XARVdVUUQCRAPWAsbEFkbAxoRXQ] . See all the episodes at https://UnpackingAPAC.com [https://UnpackingAPAC.com]The discussion covers the evolving role of technology in commercial real estate, the importance of seamless digital experiences, and how the industry is adapting to greater demands for flexibility in the wake of COVID-19. They also delve into the parallels between the real estate and hospitality industries regarding tech adoption and user experience. Whether you're a real estate professional or tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of flexible office solutions.00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome00:21 Sponsor Messages01:01 Guest Introduction: Sean Lucas01:24 Discussion on Macroeconomic Climate and Flexibility03:54 Technology in Real Estate04:54 Challenges and Solutions in Tech Adoption07:43 Seamless User Experience in Real Estate10:50 Spec Suites and Flex Spaces20:32 Case Study: Rapid Growth in Flex Space21:38 The Challenge of Rapid Expansion22:29 Flexibility in Leasing Solutions23:02 Global Trends in Flex Spaces23:58 The Role of Technology in Real Estate27:20 Adoption of Technology in Other Industries33:59 The Importance of Trust in Technology36:15 Comparing Hospitality and Commercial Real Estate37:51 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook40:08 Future of Coworking Spaces in Hotels

In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' host Hector Kolonas introduces Emiliano and Shannon Lerda, the founders of Elevator Spaces [https://thisweekincoworking.com/brand/elevator], a co-warehousing company focused on elevating small businesses that need warehousing type spaces for their physical goods businesses. Get the full shownotes at https://twic.co/warehousing [https://twic.co/warehousing] They discuss their journey from running an e-commerce pet supplies business from home to creating a unique shared space solution that combines elements of coworking and warehousing. The conversation covers the challenges they faced, their business model, key cost drivers, and the importance of community in their spaces. They also delve into the logistics support they offer, their expansion strategy, and the role of coworking technology in their operations. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:12 Meet Emiliano and Shannon Lerda 00:28 What is Elevator Spaces? 02:16 The Journey to Co-Warehousing 03:54 Challenges and Solutions in Co-Warehousing 06:57 Understanding Co-Warehousing Costs 10:50 Services and Offerings 14:58 Choosing the Right Location 23:24 Business Model and Expansion 26:29 Technology in Co-Warehousing 27:33 Conclusion and Future Plans

In this episode of the 'This Week in Coworking' podcast, hosts Hector Kolonas and Mike LaRosa discuss the latest coworking news and trends of Week 25 2025. Read this week’s full newsletter at https://thisweekincoworking.com/week-25-2025/ Hector and Mike delve into the emerging trend of buying and selling coworking spaces and the efforts to make the process more transparent and easier. The pair also explore the notion of 'flight to quality' in the coworking sector, clarify some misconceptions, and emphasize the value-added services over just new buildings. Several market movements in countries like the UK and Australia are explored, including the innovative WOTSO Coworking Cafe in Australia. They also discuss advancements in AI tools for coworking business valuations and share insights from their recent podcast with Dean Connell, a former WeWork executive, on the state of workspace design. Lastly, they provide a sneak peek into an upcoming episode featuring a co-warehousing business. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:36 Market Moves and New Openings 01:19 Making Coworking Transactions Easier 04:02 Flight to Quality in Coworking Spaces 06:44 Innovative Coworking Concepts in Australia 09:10 Global Trends in Coworking 11:50 AI and Valuation Tools in Coworking 16:01 Discussing Interview with Dean Connell on Workspace Design 19:15 Upcoming Episode Preview and Conclusion