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Episode #132
GCUC Podcast - Elliott Sparsis, Co-Founder of Together
Aug 18, 202639 min
What happens when you run a meeting and events business like a hospitality company? For Elliott Sparsis, it means creating spaces where every detail. From the food and air quality to the technology and, most importantly, the people, they are designed around the experience. In this episode of the GCUC Podcast, host Liz Elam sits down with Elliott Sparsis, Co-Founder of Together, to talk about his journey from Blackstone and Convene to launching Together in London. They explore why physical experiences are becoming more valuable in an increasingly digital world, how COVID changed the corporate meeting landscape, and why companies are moving away from traditional hotel meeting spaces. Elliott also shares what it takes to build a hospitality-first team, the thinking behind Together's technology and food offerings, the realities of raising £10 million to launch the business, and why giving back through their partnership with James's Place is an important part of their mission. Come experience Together for yourself and join the GCUC community in London for conversations, connections, and fresh ideas about the future of coworking and flexible work. Get your tickets today at uk.gcuc.co/tickets . Listen & Connect Connect with Elliott Sparsis https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-sparsis/ Learn more about Together https://together.space/ Connect with Liz Elam https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizelam GCUC Events https://gcuc.co/coworking-events/ Watch the GCUC Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GCUCPodcast/videos
GCUC Podcast - Paul Keursten, Co-founder of Workshop17
Aug 4, 202637 min
Building Coworking Communities Across Africa with Paul Keursten of Workshop 17 In this episode of the GCUC Podcast, Liz Elam sits down with Paul Keursten, co-founder of Workshop17, to explore his journey from launching coworking spaces in the Netherlands in 2008 to building a 16+ location operation across Africa. Paul shares lessons from scaling a coworking business while staying true to community, hospitality, and culture. They discuss: Why coworking has always been about people, not just space How Workshop 17 navigated the WeWork acquisition talks and COVID uncertainty Why you can’t scale community and why you have to nurture culture Building a coworking ecosystem across Africa through partnerships The future of flexible work beyond traditional office spaces A conversation about resilience, innovation, and creating workplaces where people feel connected and inspired. Connect with Paul Keursten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-keursten-b6b1625/ Connect with Liz Elam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizelam Learn more about GCUC & get your tickets for GCUC Africa: The conversations shaping the future of coworking don't stop with the podcast. Join operators, founders, and industry leaders from across the continent this October at GCUC Africa. https://africa.gcuc.co/ GCUC Events https://gcuc.co/coworking-events/ Watch the GCUC Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GCUCPodcast/videos Learn more about Workshop 17: workshop17.co.za Check out our Juicy Podcast Sponsor, Workspace Geek Workspace Geek helps coworking operators simplify billing, automate operations, and spend less time managing software so they can focus on building thriving communities. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the GCUC Podcast, leave a review, and share it with another coworking operator. Follow GCUC for more conversations with the people shaping the future of flexible work.
GCUC Podcast x Brave - Chiko Abengowe, CEO of Perfect Office Solutions
Jul 1, 202638 min
What does it really take to build a sustainable flex office business in today’s evolving market? In this episode of the GCUC Podcast, recorded live at GCUC 50 in New York City in partnership with Brave Ideas, host Caleb Parker sits down with Chiko Abengowe to unpack how disciplined leasing, operational clarity, and cash-flow-first thinking can still outperform increasingly complex industry models. While much of the flex office sector has shifted toward management agreements, hybrid leases, and profit-sharing structures, Chiko has taken a different path by sticking with a lease-based model, prioritizing private offices, and focusing on simplicity as a core competitive advantage. The result is a scaled portfolio built on fundamentals rather than financial engineering. Together, they explore how operators can grow sustainably without overcomplicating the business and why understanding both landlords and customers is essential to long-term success. They cover: Why Chiko has stayed committed to a lease-driven growth model while the industry shifts toward hybrid structures How simplicity in deal structure can become a competitive advantage at scale What landlords actually care about and how to structure deals that work for both sides Why private offices continue to drive the majority of demand in flex space portfolios How Chiko underwrites deals using straightforward, cash-flow-first logic rather than complex modeling Why is rent collection a more important metric than occupancy How founder-led authenticity and social media presence can directly drive customer acquisition What it takes to scale during downturns and why flex space performs differently in market cycles Whether you're a coworking operator, landlord, investor, or workplace strategist, this episode offers a grounded look at how real operators build resilient businesses by focusing on fundamentals instead of industry hype. Connect with Chiko Abengowe: www.linkedin.com/in/chiko-abengowe-6124452/ Connect with Caleb Parker: www.linkedin.com/in/calebparker/ Learn more about GCUC: gcuc.co/ Learn more about Brave Ideas: www.braveideas.media/ GCUC Events: gcuc.co/coworking-events/ Watch more episodes of the GCUC Podcast: www.youtube.com/@GCUCPodcast/videos
What are enterprise occupiers really looking for from flexible workspace? In this episode of the GCUC Podcast, recorded live at GCUC 50 in New York City in partnership with Brave Ideas, host Caleb Parker sits down with Shay Bolton and Kirill Azovtsev of Savills to explore how enterprise occupiers are evaluating flexible workspace and what operators and landlords need to understand to win more deals. As flexible workspace becomes a permanent part of corporate real estate strategies, occupiers are looking beyond desks and short-term leases. They're evaluating hospitality, amenities, operational partnerships, and the overall experience a building can provide. Together, Caleb, Shay, and Kirill discuss how enterprise demand is evolving, why landlord-operator partnerships are becoming more important, and what separates successful flex deals from the ones that fall apart. They cover: How enterprise occupiers are using flexible workspace as part of their long-term portfolio strategy Why hospitality and customer experience have become competitive advantages for office buildings How coworking operators can create more value for landlords beyond leasing space Why management agreements and profit-sharing models are replacing traditional lease structures The biggest reasons flex deals fall apart and how operators can avoid them What landlords look for when evaluating coworking partners How operators should qualify buildings before investing time and capital Why are larger office buildings increasingly incorporating flexible workspace Whether "coworking" still defines the industry or if it's time for a new language Whether you're a coworking operator, landlord, broker, or workplace strategist, this episode offers an inside look at how occupiers are making workplace decisions and what it takes to build successful partnerships in today's commercial real estate market. Connect with Shay Bolton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shay-bolton-873a566b/ Connect with Kirill Azovtsev: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirillazovtsev/ Connect with Caleb Parker: www.linkedin.com/in/calebparker/ Learn more about GCUC: gcuc.co/ Learn more about Brave Ideas: www.braveideas.media/ GCUC Events: gcuc.co/coworking-events/ Watch more episodes of the GCUC Podcast: www.youtube.com/@GCUCPodcast/videos
GCUC Podcast x Brave - Phil Kirschner, Founder of PK Consulting
Jul 1, 202644 min
What if the biggest problem with today's office isn't where we work but how we've designed work itself? In this episode of the GCUC Podcast, recorded live at GCUC 50 in New York City in partnership with Brave Ideas, host Caleb Parker sits down with Phil Kirschner, workplace strategist, founder of PK Consulting, and author of the Work/Life newsletter, to explore why the future of work demands a completely new way of thinking about the office. As organizations become more agile and teams gain greater autonomy, traditional office models are struggling to keep up. Phil argues that tomorrow's workplaces won't be defined by fixed desks or long-term leases. They'll be built around flexibility, shared infrastructure, and experiences that help people do their best work. Together, Caleb and Phil unpack what this shift means for landlords, occupiers, coworking operators, and anyone shaping the future of the built environment. They cover: Why today's offices are still designed for a world that no longer exists What "octopus organizations" can teach us about the future of work The concept of "full stack flex" and why buildings need to become more adaptable How shared infrastructure creates better workplaces and stronger communities Why team autonomy is reshaping workplace strategy The role data and AI will play in helping people move through workspaces more intelligently Why landlords and occupiers need to collaborate instead of operating in silos How coworking principles can influence the future of corporate real estate Whether you're a coworking operator, landlord, workplace strategist, or corporate real estate leader, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how flexibility, hospitality, and human-centered design will shape the next generation of work. Connect with Phil Kirschner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philkirschner/ Connect with Caleb Parker: www.linkedin.com/in/calebparker/ Learn more about GCUC: gcuc.co/ Learn more about Brave Ideas: www.braveideas.media/ GCUC Events: gcuc.co/coworking-events/ Watch more episodes of the GCUC Podcast: www.youtube.com/@GCUCPodcast/videos
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