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The Password is Irony: When coworking becomes a closed circuit
Are some coworking spaces evolving into private clubs? This week NPR reported that NYC coworking space Grind is now accepting members by application, meaning that some freelancers may not make the cut to become “part of the family” – a … Continue reading →
Big Companies: Tune into Coworking
Coworking is exploding worldwide, with 500+ new spaces launching in the past year. In Philadelphia alone, Venturef0rth, SeedPhilly, Philadelphia Game Lab and Green Village came on the scene within the just past few months. With the growth and prevalence of … Continue reading →
Collapse is the New Expansion
All this talk of disruption. Every startup seeks to break something old, speed something slow, and create efficiency in the wake of the inefficient. Readyforce, for example, is working to dramatically change the landscape of hiring on a national scale. … Continue reading →
Are You Collaborating the Hell out of Each Other?
We’re in a rhythm the past couple weeks. Last week we shipped our first Android App. Over the next few weeks we’ll be rolling out some new exciting capabilities. Yesterday in the office I exclaimed, “We’re ‘collaborating’ here, making things … Continue reading →
The Most Useful Form of Activism Possible
This is one of the most insightful observations I’ve heard a writer make in years, well done Devin Coldewey. While not evidenced by my recent burst of protesting SOPA/PIPA, I’ve become more and more apolitical since being (believe or not) … Continue reading →




