Join Mike LaRosa and Hector Kolonas, along with special guest Sophia Stolberg from Piloto, as they discuss week 41 of 2025 in the coworking industry.
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This episode dives into FreedomFromSqFt.com, a new hub for making coworking spaces more profitable through various business lines beyond just square footage, highlighting the success of virtual offices. The conversation then shifts to AI innovations, specifically OpenAI's integration of major apps into ChatGPT, and what this means for the coworking industry. They also discuss the recent closure of Google's Madrid campus and the potential opportunities it creates for local coworking operators. In addition, the episode explores NORNORM’s circular economy furniture model and its implications for coworking spaces.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:51 Courses and Offerings at FreedomFromSqFt
04:51 OpenAI's New Integration with ChatGPT
05:49 Implications of AI for Coworking Spaces
16:43 Google Campus Closures and Opportunities
21:10 Circular Economy in Furniture for Coworking Spaces
26:21 Challenges and Opportunities in Flex Spaces
28:17 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
