Our Mission
CoworkingConsulting.com goes beyond building workspaces.
Our mission is to help build the infrastructure that updates the ‘source code’ of traditional office models, transforming them into newly monetized, flexible, vibrant, coworking-driven environments.
We design business models and deploy operational frameworks that activate space, catalyze experience, drive revenue, and serve as centers for innovation, collaboration, and community. Our consultancy has been instrumental in pioneering strategies that enhance asset value and ensure sustainability in the rapidly evolving workspace landscape. We offer innovative solutions to commercial real estate (CRE) owners, facilitating the evolution of legacy systems into flexible models through micro-leasing and coworking strategies, positioning them for long-term success and profitability.
Who We Are
For over 16 years, CoworkingConsulting.com has co-pioneered the evolution of coworking space development. Helping to co-launch the movement, we opened one of the initial 50 coworking spaces globally in Austin, Texas, setting the stage before coworking ascended to its current global prominence.
Our diverse portfolio of client engagements includes spearheading a multi-country coworking strategy for a multi-billion dollar Asian real estate firm, orchestrating a multifamily coworking model for a US-based real estate firm across several states, and crafting a new coworking cafe franchise for a US publicly traded company. Over time, our focus has broadened from operating coworking spaces to consulting and aiding real estate developers, asset owners, and various organizations in modeling, planning, developing, and launching coworking and shared workspace ventures globally. Our projects have spanned across the US, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, covering a diverse range of workspace models including coworking cafes, executive suite shared workspaces, and tech hub incubators and accelerators.
Today, as the coworking landscape boasts over 30,000 spaces, our foundational role and extensive experience equip us with unmatched insights and solutions, deeply rooted in the very inception of the coworking phenomenon.
Our Approach to Deploying the Coworking Model
At CoworkingConsulting.com, our Coworking Blueprint framework orchestrates the transformation of real estate into prosperous coworking enterprises. In partnership with a global network of implementors and stakeholders, we infuse properties with innovative micro-leasing strategies and strategic financial planning. Our approach embraces the entire project lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies to long-term operational success, ensuring every coworking space we develop is positioned for sustainable growth and community impact.
The Coworking Story: A Journey Through Time
The coworking industry has undergone significant transformation since its inception. Let’s take a walk down memory lane:
The Emergence (2005-2010)
Early coworking spaces were grassroots initiatives, often started by freelancers or entrepreneurs looking for a community-centric workspace. These spaces were basic, focusing on open desks and community events.
Expansion & Diversification (2010-2015)
As the demand grew, coworking spaces began to expand in size and number. This phase saw the rise of major players like WeWork. Spaces began to offer private offices, dedicated desks, and more amenities. Niche coworking spaces, catering to specific industries or demographics, also emerged.
Global Proliferation (2015-2020)
Coworking went global, with spaces opening in cities around the world. Large corporations began to see the value in coworking, leading to the rise of enterprise coworking solutions. This phase also saw increased investment and valuations in the coworking industry.
Adaptation & Resilience (2020-Present)
The COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges but also highlighted the value of flexibility. While some spaces struggled, the industry as a whole adapted, with an emphasis on safety, hybrid work models, and more localized solutions.
Our Legacy in the Coworking Industry
Two Years before the founding of WeWork, we were helping to pioneer the coworking movement. With 15 years of industry leadership, CoworkingConsulting.com, initially known as OpenWork Agency, has been at the forefront of this evolution, the first full-service consultancy to introduce the world to the Turnkey Coworking Development Model, setting the stage for a new era of workspace innovation.
Conjunctured (2008-2014)
Our roots trace back to 2008 when we launched Conjunctured, Austin’s first coworking community. It was a pioneering venture that not only fostered a collaborative environment for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creatives but also played a significant role in shaping the coworking movement locally and globally. Our mission was simple yet profound: to create a space where innovation, collaboration, and community thrived.
OpenWork Agency (2014-2023)
As the coworking concept gained traction, we evolved into OpenWork Agency in 2014. Our focus broadened from operating a coworking space to consulting and aiding real estate developers, asset owners, and various organizations in modeling, planning, developing, and launching coworking and shared workspace ventures globally. Our projects spanned across the US, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, covering a diverse range of workspace models including coworking cafes, executive suite shared workspaces, and tech hub incubators and accelerators. We also ventured into advising multinational corporations on rightsizing their portfolio and multifamily real estate companies on deploying coworking models.
CoworkingConsulting.com (2023)
In February 2023, we launched CoworkingConsulting.com, marking a new chapter in our journey. With a rich legacy and a decade of expertise from OpenWork Agency, CoworkingConsulting.com was established to further our mission in a digital domain. We introduced the Global Coworking Development Partnership Ecosystem, a collective of coworking development related providers & solutions, to offer a comprehensive, flexible, and expert approach to deploying coworking businesses worldwide. Our vision is to continue evolving with the industry, providing tailored solutions that not only make commercial real estate assets future-ready but also foster sustainable and vibrant work communities.
Why Choose CoworkingConsulting.com?
- Experience: A decade and a half of industry leadership and innovation.
- Global Footprint: From North America to Asia, our expertise spans continents and cultures.
- Innovation: Pioneers of the Turnkey Coworking Development Model.
- Comprehensive Solutions: From concept to operations, we offer end-to-end solutions tailored to your vision.
- Aspirational Approach: Beyond micro-leasing, we envision spaces that inspire, connect, and evolve.
Our Vision
Update the Operating System of Work
In an ever-evolving work landscape, we aim to be the catalysts for spaces that are sustainable, flexible, and community-driven, redefining the essence of work and collaboration.