Listen "Week 12 in Coworking - Frictionless Tech, Offitels & Mixed Use"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' Hector Kolonas and co-host Mike LaRosa are joined by guest James Shannon from essensys, this week's sponsor and product lead for their new product, elumo. They discuss the challenges of managing bookable spaces in the coworking and flex office industry and how essensys' new project addresses these challenges by integrating booking and access control into a single, user-friendly product. The conversation delves into the evolution of tech stacks, the importance of seamless user experiences, ongoing trends like mixed-use spaces, and the rise of aggregators. The episode also highlights the role of community and social impact in coworking spaces, underscored by a heartwarming story of community service from the Village Hive team. Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive look at how technology is shaping the future of coworking spaces.00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap00:38 Introducing Guest Host James Shannon00:48 Exploring Luo Biosense03:13 Technical Integration and User Experience05:08 Payment and Billing Solutions09:17 Industry Trends and Tech Stacks15:23 Aggregator Market Insights23:07 Mixed-Use Spaces and Flexibility30:38 Community Impact and Conclusion
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