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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the This Week in Coworking podcast, hosts Hector Kolonas and Mike LaRosa discuss two major coworking sector mergers.
The first merger is CBRE's acquisition of Industrious, valuing it at $800 million and forming a new business unit within CBRE.
The second is Yardi’s acquisition of Deskpass and Hubble, with an eye on creating a cohesive global coworking network.
The episode also introduces FLOC, a new peer support network for mid-career coworking professionals, aiming to facilitate career growth within the industry.
Additionally, upcoming deep dive studies from 'Undercurrents' are previewed, focusing on e-commerce, AI, and revenue stacks.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:23 Mega Mergers in Coworking
02:41 CBRE's Acquisition of Industrious
10:39 Yardi's Acquisition of DeskPass and Hubble
18:10 Introduction to FLOC: Future Leaders of Coworking
23:40 Undercurrents and Upcoming Topics
24:26 Conclusion and Farewell
The first merger is CBRE's acquisition of Industrious, valuing it at $800 million and forming a new business unit within CBRE.
The second is Yardi’s acquisition of Deskpass and Hubble, with an eye on creating a cohesive global coworking network.
The episode also introduces FLOC, a new peer support network for mid-career coworking professionals, aiming to facilitate career growth within the industry.
Additionally, upcoming deep dive studies from 'Undercurrents' are previewed, focusing on e-commerce, AI, and revenue stacks.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:23 Mega Mergers in Coworking
02:41 CBRE's Acquisition of Industrious
10:39 Yardi's Acquisition of DeskPass and Hubble
18:10 Introduction to FLOC: Future Leaders of Coworking
23:40 Undercurrents and Upcoming Topics
24:26 Conclusion and Farewell
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