A Whole New Slice of Flex with Rafi Sands

18/02/2025 29 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Hector welcomes Rafi Sands from Tandem, a company innovating in the flexible office space market. Rafi discusses Tandem's origins, its unique position in the FlexSpace industry, and its recent shift from fractional offices to offering flexible, short-term lease arrangements. Rafi emphasizes how Tandem differentiates itself from traditional coworking platforms by targeting well-funded, growing companies seeking flexible office spaces. He also explains Tandem's business model, which includes the use of AI to enhance customer experience and streamline leasing processes. The episode also delves into Tandem's recent $6.1 million funding round and future plans focused on advancing their tech infrastructure.00:00 Introduction01:08 Tandem's Origin and Concept of Fractional Offices02:01 Expansion Beyond Fractional Offices02:16 Tandem's Position in the FlexSpace Industry03:35 The Stanford Connection and Early Data Insights04:58 How Tandem Works Today09:37 Business Model and Revenue Streams19:02 AI and Technology in Office Leasing22:49 Y Combinator Experience and Market Insights26:55 Recent Funding and Future Plans28:41 Conclusion and Contact Information