Lighthouse CEO Randy Harris joins host Joe Ray on this episode to share the backstory behind the business's move to Seneca One in downtown Buffalo, bootstrapping an office buildout during a global pandemic, and designing a space that aligns with your company's culture and values.

In late 2019 and into 2020, Randy saw the possibility of what Seneca One could become: a home for technologists eager to build in Buffalo, and a hub for a community to gather, connect, and discover ways to grow together.

Randy and Joe have some great stories to share that illustrate the spirit of the Lighthouse office space, emphasizing the importance of creativity and flexibility, particularly in a hybrid work environment - and how that all comes together to support talent attraction and building relationships with clients.

This episode also touches on a conversation that often draws polarizing opinions: the in-office/remote/hybrid debate for businesses. Randy brings some insightful thinking to help business leaders cut through the noise and ask the right questions to find their right answer to that question in an always-evolving world.

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0:00 - Welcome to Level Up With Lighthouse

1:29 - Story time: Joe's first experience at the Lighthouse office

5:09 - The journey to a new space at Seneca One

10:00 - The power of a tech hub for a community

14:00 - Designing an office built for hybrid work

22:58 - Adaptability of office space in a changing world

28:33 - The future of the in-office/remote/hybrid debate

30:40 - Technology's impact on an office space

32:21 - Connecting office space to your company's culture and brand

34:49 - The Hero's Journey: Get to Know Randy