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Office Investors | Building Owners | Office Operators

Happy Friday! (from the Big Apple)

What a week! (Feels like I've been saying that a lot lately)

This week we published the final episode of Season 13 - our last podcast episode of the year. And I flew to NYC to attend the Global Workspace Association 's Immersive NYC event and record our next season (to be released next year).

Sponsored by Sam Gamble 's ReturnSuite , Season 14 will dive deeper into the financial data lenders and investors want, how to underwrite hybrid leases and management agreements, why some operators prefer the lease arbitrage model and much more! So stay tuned...

ReturnSuite is launching their flex modeling and valuation module next year and has 2 spots left for an operator or landlord to join their launch cohort. You'll get credits to use the software in return for your feedback and critique to help shape the final touches of code. Email sam@returnsuite.com to become a launch partner.

And if you haven't listened to our last episode of Season 13, you're missing out on the big announcement for 2025 (wink wink)

FLEX UNCENSORED

BIG SHOUT OUT to Giovanni Palavicini for organizing a kick ass event full of insightful content and interactive discussions. it felt like GWA UNCENSORED, and I believe we all learned more than one nugget that will help our respective businesses.

Gio adds tremendous value to the the flex office / coworking industry in his leadership role at the GWA, as well as Fronteras, his own Flex Advisory company and the FLEX UNCENSORED Podcast he co-hosts with Jamie Russo .

🎙️ Stay tuned for our own unscripted/uncensored podcast.

This Week's Brain Food

Brave Ideas is curated by Lucy McInally and features ideas, insights, best practices and analysis all categorized under the 6 Pillars of Space-as-a-Service.

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COMMUNITY

The Best Leaders Create More Leaders

says Cat Johnson

When leaders emerge in your community, empower them. Read more from Cat. 

The Community in Coworking: Fresh Ideas and New Perspective

by Asen Stoyanchev

It’s not a secret that community is the heart of coworking spaces. Beyond Wi-Fi, coffee, and desks, it’s the human connections and shared experiences that make coworking special. Read Asen’s article on the officernd blog. 

What if Development Didn’t Just Change a Neighbourhood but Uplifted its People?

asks Tom Larsson

By prioritising local employment, offering micro-ownership in new ventures, and supporting cultural artisans, we drive economic growth directly back into the community. Read more from Tom. 

HOSPITALITY

🎙️ Blending Hospitality with Innovation to Create Meaningful, Flexible Spaces

in conversation with Liz Elam and Amina Moreau

Amina discusses the challenges of scaling a venture-backed startup, how Radius is making workspaces more accessible and cost-effective, and the powerful impact of offering people the freedom to choose where they work. Tap into the conversation. 

I'll Tell You Why the Latest Office Buzzword “Hotellification” is Bugging Me

says Jeremy Bamberg

The way I see it, hotels are moving in a different direction than the office sector. Office design today looks to bring people together. And hotels, well… it’s really no different than 20 years ago. Read more from Jeremy. 

TECHNOLOGY

We All Want it Online…Why Hasn’t Coworking Caught Up?

asks Graham Clarke

Clients now expect booking a coworking space to be as seamless as booking a hotel or ordering a takeaway. Read more from Graham. 

The Challenge Is Not Just Adopting AI But Doing So Strategically

says Antony Slumbers, Brave Board Member

While most CRE professionals are not yet using generative AI daily, the industry’s slow adoption presents an enormous opportunity for early movers. Read more from Antony.

WORKSPACES

How to Design a Workplace for Enjoyable Work

by Michal Matlon

Now more than ever, is a great opportunity to ask yourself: “What is my office space really about?” Read Michal’s article in the Living Core. 

Innovation Depends on Intentional Design for Hybrid Work

says Albert DePlazaola

While employees report wanting to come to the office for effective collaboration and focus, open-plan office designs provide little to no reprieve from distraction or noise, which can make both meetings and heads-down work a hassle. Read Albert’s Allwork.Space article. 

Adaptive Reuse For the Win!

says Phil Kirschner

The real estate asset square dance continues! Offices become houses. Retail stores become offices!...‘The conversion of retail properties to other uses is set to become a widespread trend.’ Read more from Phil. 

MANAGEMENT

We Cracked the Code on Coworking for Teams

says Sarah Travers

Individuals and teams from diverse companies, generations, and job functions can work productively together all in a shared space without the need for private offices by having the following four things. 

"The Office is Dead"

says Alexandra Livesey

This headline has appeared countless times in the media over the last few years…But the answer is not black and white. Not all fixed workstations, not all hotdesking but a good blend of both. Space for focused work and space for collaboration. Designed for workers who need quiet space and those who need to collaborate and work creatively. Read more from Alexandra. 

Discovering the Purpose Driven Workplace 

by Stephanie Wood and Jennifer Nye

We want to know what the client thinks of their space and why they use the space…How can your environment be more effective? Read Stephanie and Jennifer’s Work Design Magazine article. 

BRAND

🎙️ What Happens when Dozens of Coworking Brands Share Data?

in conversation with Caleb Parker, Founder of Brave Corporation Ltd. , and Elliot Gold

Caleb and Elliot explore the importance of data collection in the coworking sector, the need for trust and integrity in data sharing, and the potential for collaboration over competition. Tap into the conversation. 

What Does the Future of Community and Marketing Engagement Look Like in 2025?

asks Lara Sheldrake

Brands will lean into hybrid strategies, combining the scalability of online platforms with the depth of in-person experiences to foster deeper connections. Read Lara’s article.

FINANCE

Creating the Workspaces of the Future – the Full Spectrum Workspace

by John Preece

We can’t continue to focus on outdated metrics like cost per sqm and space utilisation per head, BUT CRE thinking seems to be so entrenched that all we can achieve will be ‘better offices’ (like faster horses or better candles). Read more from John. 

How to Crack the European Office Market

by Carlo Benigni, Development Management Partner 

Buildings are ageing, and tenant demands are evolving. If you own assets, this can be risky. Vacancies and declining property values are real threats. Read more from Carlo. 

Why is mixed-use the future of office redevelopments?

Clip from Anticipate London

Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker, shares why he's focused on mixed-use developments. Tap here to watch the full panel discussion.

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