Luka Piškorič, co-founder of a coworking space and crowdfunding lab in Slovenia, and Abdallah Absi, founder of the Middle East’s first crowdfunding platform, based in Lebanon, share how to create successful crowdfunding campaigns that create value—and income—for your fellow coworkers. By Melissa Mesku
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The 8-hour construct reimagined
In American culture, stress and exhaustion are worn with pride as status symbols. It’s time we reimagine the work week.
StartupBus: the impact of a good network
When he first came to New York City in 2007 my local network size was effectively zero, but after joining StartupBus, his network expanded explosively. Mike Caprio shows us visualizations of his network using the MIT Immersion Project and LinkedIn Labs to illustrate how his network works for him.
Lawyers who cowork: ethical considerations
Coworking is a desirable solution for new attorneys, solo practitioners and small law firms, though some may be concerned as to whether coworking spaces conflict with the rules of professional conduct which all lawyers must uphold. Erin Sperger shares some tips for how lawyers can start coworking – and do it right.
The freelancers movement: responding to the erosion of traditional employment
The real driver behind the current shift to a freelancer economy is that companies and governments have lowered their responsibility to workers. Joel Dullroy, author of Independents Unite!, brings us up to date on the Freelancers’ Rights Movement.
How coworking can help you live your passions
More than the coffee and the wifi, coworking spaces can facilitate our own self-realization. Coworking spaces are vital in supporting people who choose sustainable, healthy work. Amy Segreti shares a few simple ways you can use your coworking experience to help support your dreams.
Getting off of/on entrepreneurship porn
Every act entrepreneurs engage in is fetishized, from “innovation” to “failure.” At the center of the excitement is the powerful and ever-ready stunt cock: the successful entrepreneur.