Currently in beta, Townsquare is a platform that aims to connect coworkers with each other around the world. We take a look at the possibilities and the challenges ahead.
Empty dance floor syndrome: the difficulty coworking platforms face
Time or money: the freelancer’s dilemma
As a free agent I almost always have time or money, but rarely both. This leaves me doing things in my business that I just suck at sometimes. By Katy Tynan, author of Free Agent
See you at GCUC!
We’ll be at the 4th annual Global Coworking Unconference Conference (GCUCUSA) in Berkeley on May 6-8, 2015. Check out our interview with GCUC founder Liz Elam on the origin of “juicy” and what to expect.
The new rise of the workspace marketplace
Workspace marketplaces like LiquidSpace, Share Your Desk, DesksNear.Me, SpareChair and more are vying to connect flexible workers with available workspace. What are they doing differently, and what role will they have in the future of work?
Coworking for Nepal
On May 6, a number of coworking spaces are hosting a day of coworking to benefit Nepal after its devastating earthquake. In what may be the first of its kind, the Coworking for Nepal initiative is a way for owners and operators to use coworking for a greater cause.
Forging an indie gaming community
In Philadelphia, an alchemical concoction of indie spirit and coworking has emerged in the form of Philly Game Forge. Here’s how they forged a thriving indie scene in a city without large traditional game studios.
Coworking Africa conference
The first Coworking Africa conference will take place in July, indicating that coworking is on the rise in Africa. Proponents contend that coworking is crucial in Africa because it supports a growing middle class of digital workers, freelancers and entrepreneurs.
The no-bullshit guide to becoming a public speaker
Tech entrepreneur Salman Ansari explains how he got started public speaking and why it makes all the difference to start inspiring others by sharing your experiences.
