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One third of the US workforce is currently comprised of Independent Workers - those who work for themselves (usually from home or coffee shops) as freelancers, independent contractors, consultants, and more. Experts predict that by the year 2020 over 50% of the US workforce will be Independent Workers. This begs the question, where will all of these Independent Workers work from? And that's where a whole new world and professional lifestyle - in fact a movement - called "coworking" comes in. Here's a look at Austin, a city where its quickly taking root in, and a fresh and fun new way for people to begin to connect and cowork for themselves. Just in time for SXSW!
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TOGETHER WE WORK
BETTER
™
“AUSTIN, TX!”
Why Coworking is Awesome: A Look at Aus6n. © 2014 Weleet, Inc.
WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?
• What is coworking? • Why is coworking awesome for independent workers?
• Where’s a coworker to cowork? • Spotlight on 11 dedicated coworking spaces in Austin
• Why should everybody, not just designated coworking spaces, embrace the coworking movement?
• Companies can cowork, too! • Spotlight on 3 DIY coworking spaces in Austin
• How can I make my coworking experience better?
• Coworking sounds awesome. Now what?
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WHY IS COWORKING AWESOME FOR YOU? • Connects people, builds communities, combats isolation • Working with and/or around people increases productivity • Sparks innovation by connecting like and unlike-minded people • Offers a stable place to work with plugs and wi-fi – unlike coffee shops • Creates curated networking and business opportunities • More friendly for the environment and the pocketbook
COWORKING &
YOU “Coworking is a style of work that involves a shared working environment and independent activity. Unlike a typical office environment, those coworking are usually not employed by the same organization.”
– Wikipedia
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Coworking is a rapidly growing global trend. Coworking spaces are popping up across Austin. Here’s a look at 11 of them…
DEDICATED COWORKING
SPACES
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Capital Factory
DETAILS: § 24/7 access § Cafeteria with coffee and snacks § Conference rooms and common areas § Mail services § Meet-‐ups and programming § Capital Factory Incubator and Accelerator on-‐site PRICING: § $20/month or $200/year membership § $150/month: 15 half day visits § $350/month: shared desk § $650/month: private office § $750/month: private desk
LOCATION: 701 Brazos Street, Suite 1601 Aus6n, Texas 78701
CONTACT: @CapitalFactory www.capitalfactory.com
NICHE: THE INCUBATED
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Center 61
DETAILS: § Coffee § Parking § Conference rooms § 24/7 access: $25/month § Mail service: $50/month
PRICING: § $25/month membership fee § $300/month: dedicated desk* § $600/month: private office* § $25/hour: conference board room * Require 6 month contracts
LOCATION: 2921 E 17th St #4 Aus6n, Texas 78702
CONTACT: @Center61ATX www.center61.com
NICHE: THE DO-‐GOODERS
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Conjunctured
DETAILS: § First day of coworking is free § Internet § Coffee § Kitcheneae with fridge & microwave § Mail services § Pet friendly § Phone rooms § Bike racks and lockers
PRICING: § $25/day: daily rate § $275/month: 24/7 access § Packages for once and twice/week
LOCATION: 1309 E. 7th Street Aus6n, Texas 78702
CONTACT: @conjunctured www.conjunctured.com
NICHE: THE CONSULTANTS
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GoLab
DETAILS: § 9-‐5, M-‐F (24-‐7 access available) § Open-‐mesh Wi-‐Fi access, high-‐speed Internet connec6on, and hosted VoIP § Color laser printer § Coffee § Private offices and conference rooms § Community events e.g., Aus6n Startup Week, lunch-‐and-‐learn series PRICING: § $250/month: 9-‐5 shared desk § $350/month: 24/7 shared desk § $100/half day: conference room § $50/month: cloud membership
LOCATION: 621 E 6th Street Aus6n, TX 78702
CONTACT: @thegolab golabaus6n.com
NICHE: THE BOOTSTRAPPERS
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Link Coworking
DETAILS: § Fast Internet § Beverages and snacks § Quiet spaces and phone booths § Mail services
PRICING: § $200/year membership fee § $300-‐$550/month: coworking § $400 for 10 visits in 3 months § $150-‐$500: conference rooms § $1,500/day: event space (weekends) § $500/2 hours: event space (evenings)
LOCATION: 2700 West Anderson Lane, Suites 205 & 305 Aus6n, Texas 78757
CONTACT: @LinkCoworking www.linkcoworking.com
NICHE: THE EXPERTS
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Opportunity Space
DETAILS: § 100% dedicated offices § 24/7 § Internet § Coffee, snacks, filtered water § Printer, scanner, shredder § Mailing address § Conference rooms
PRICING: § Monthly rates based on size of room § Contact: [email protected] for details
LOCATION: 2125 E. Cesar Chavez Street Aus6n, Texas 78702
CONTACT: @OpptySpace opportunityspace.com
NICHE: THE FAMILY
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Perch Coworking
DETAILS: § 9-‐5, M-‐F (24/7 access addi6onal) § Secure high-‐speed Internet § Coffee, boaled water and snacks § Light-‐usage printer/copier/scan/fax § Video projector and whiteboard § Personal lockers § Ergonomic chairs § Mail service
PRICING: § Free one day trial by appointment § $25/day: daily rate § $175/month: shared desk
LOCATION: 2235 East 6th Street, Unit 107 Aus6n, TX 78702
CONTACT: @PerchCoWorking www.perchcoworking.com
NICHE: THE PRODUCTIVES
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Posh Coworking
DETAILS: § Women only § 9-‐5, M-‐F § High-‐speed Internet § Coffee, tea, and snacks § Private mee6ng rooms and classroom
PRICING: § $125-‐$250/month: 9-‐5 coworking § $400/month: 24/7 coworking § $35/hour: mee6ng room for 4
LOCATION: 3027 North Lamar Blvd., Suite 202 Aus6n, Texas 78705
CONTACT: @Poshcoworking www.poshcoworking.com
NICHE: THE GLITTERATI
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Soma Vida
DETAILS: § Wireless high speed Internet § Coffee § Printer, copier, scanner, fax
PRICING: § $15/day: shared space § $90: 5 visits § $150: 10 visits § $25-‐40/hour: conference room § $60-‐125/hour: events
LOCATION: 1210 Rosewood Ave Aus6n, Texas 78702
CONTACT: @SomaVida www.somavida.net/workspace/
NICHE: THE YOGIS
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Space 12
DETAILS: § 10-‐5, T-‐F § Internet § Ping-‐pong § Gallery, yoga, and rental space
PRICING: § $10/day or by dona6on: shared desk § Contact for group rates
LOCATION: 3121 East 12th Street Aus6n, Texas 78702
CONTACT: @space12 www.space12.org/coworking/
NICHE: THE SOCIALISTS
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Vuka
DETAILS: § 9-‐6, M-‐F § Internet § Coffee § Kitchen § Lounge areas, private conference rooms, and an art sta6on § Classes, e.g., daily yoga, ac6ng § Events, e.g. potlucks, happy hours PRICING: § $15/day: daily rate § $175/month: shared desk § $350/month: dedicated desk § $25-‐$75/hour: conference rooms
LOCATION: 411 West Monroe Aus6n, Texas 78704
CONTACT: @VukaAus6n www.vukaaus6n.com
NICHE: THE HIPSTERS
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YETspaceATX
DETAILS: § Hi-‐speed Internet & A/V equipment § Prime loca6on a block from the Capital § Lockers and white boards § Art installa6on and event space § Great for coworkers visi6ng Aus6n PRICING: § Free 1 day trial by appt (Aus6nites) § $20/day: daily rate § $20/hour: mee6ng room § $300/month: shared desk § $900/month: designated, customizable pod (fits 3-‐5 coworkers) § $50/month: mail, scan, print service
LOCATION: 912 Congress Avenue Aus6n, Texas 78701
CONTACT: @yetspaceatx YETspaceATX.com
NICHE: THE YETIS
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WHY IS COWORKING AWESOME
FOR ALL?
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WHY DO SMART COMPANIES LOVE COWORKING? • Boosts the energy in an office space • Increases innovation in businesses • Allows you to work with people based on your hiring needs like never before • Keeps employee morale up • Provides the opportunity for new and different people to spread the word about your business • Companies who embrace it are first movers and leaders in their industry • Being part of a community is the future of business
COWORKING &
CO. “The type of company – and people – that will thrive in this new environment will embrace collaboration and teamwork. I call them Betas. The old-fashioned Alpha way of doing business – top down, command-and-control – will no longer be viable.”
– Fast Company
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DIY
COWORKING SPACES
Coworking is a movement, and anyone can join it. You don’t need dedicated office space to make coworking work for you. All you need is spare seats, fast wi-fi, and an interest in gathering great people.
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DIY
COWORKING SPACES
HERE’S A LOOK AT 3
DO-IT-YOURSELF
COWORKING SPACES
IN AUSTIN…
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Perry-Casteneda Library
DETAILS: § Collabora6ve Commons work space (5th floor, length of a football field) § 7AM-‐2AM, M-‐T; 7AM-‐11PM F; 9AM-‐11PM Sat; noon-‐2AM Sun § Internet and plenty of outlets § Mul6-‐screen media areas to prac6ce presenta6ons § Comfortable furniture § Books and librarians PRICING: § Coworking: Free § Public space, but bring an ID
LOCATION: 101 E 21st Street Aus6n, Texas 78712
CONTACT: @utlibraries www.lib.utexas.edu/pcl
NICHE: THE COLLABORATORS
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Java Austin
DETAILS: § 7AM-‐10PM M-‐F; 8AM-‐10PM weekends § Internet § Accept credit cards § Wheelchair accessible
PRICING: § Coworking: Free
LOCATION: The Original: 1206 Parkway @ 12th & Lamar 5 addi6onal loca6ons across Aus6n
CONTACT: @Aus6nJava www.aus6njava.com
NICHE: THE CAFFEINATED
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WELEET TESTED™
UT Austin: Flawn Academic Center
DETAILS: § State-‐of-‐the-‐art technology and collabora6on facility § 6AM-‐midnight, M-‐T; 6AM-‐10PM F; 10AM-‐10PM weekends § Internet § Robo6c barista § Flexible study spaces, mul6media services, and computer labs § Bright ligh6ng and cozy furniture
PRICING: § Coworking: Free § Public space, but bring an ID
LOCATION: 2400 Inner Campus Drive Aus6n, Texas 78712
CONTACT: @UTAus6n www.utexas.edu/its/fac
NICHE: THE SCHOLARS
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Austin apartment
DETAILS: § Internet § Comfy space § Interest in mee6ng new people § Desire to be produc6ve, but not alone
PRICING: § Coworking: Free
LOCATION: Aus6n, Texas
CONTACT: @weleetweet Weleet.co
NICHE: THE DIY-‐ERS
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WHY IS WELEET AWESOME FOR COWORKERS? • Working from home alone is lonely • Coffee shops are crowded • Coworking spaces are expensive
WHY WELEET ? ™
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WHAT WELEET DOES:
Weleet™ helps you find the right
people, in the right space, at the
right time, working on the right
things to help you work better
and be better at what you do.
WHY WELEET ? ™
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WHY IS WELEET AWESOME FOR COMPANIES? • Ability to curate who works from your space based on your hiring needs • Increased word-of-mouth marketing for your business • Chance to be an industry leader instead of being left behind
WHY WELEET ? ™
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IN OTHER WORDS:
Free coworking for curated
Independent Workers
equals free networking and
word of mouth marketing
for your business.
WHY WELEET ? ™
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“Belonging to a dynamic community
makes you feel supported and it helps
to create important short-term and
long-term bonds that lead to greater
influence and more exploration.”
- Jennifer Gore, Weleet
WHY WELEET ? ™
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FREELANCERS!
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INDEPENDENT WORKERS!
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CONTRACTORS!
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SOLOPRENEURS!
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CONSULTANTS!
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