In this episode of the This Week in Coworking podcast, host Hector Kolonas welcomes Ryan Fogelman, co-founder of COhatch. They discuss the serendipitous origins of COhatch, their initial ventures into coworking, and the incredible growth from one accidental space to over 40 locations across the U.S. Ryan shares insights into the COhatch community, including the Boost and Give Scholarship programs designed to empower entrepreneurs and nonprofits. They also delve into Ryan's personal ventures, Fire Rover and Stick Grip, and how coworking played a pivotal role in their development. Lastly, Ryan reveals the ambitious Startup Village project in Dublin, Ohio, aiming to create a tight-knit, supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:46 The Origin Story of COhatch

03:03 COhatch's Growth and Expansion

03:52 Ryan's Role and Personal Journey

06:39 The Boost and Gift Scholarship Programs

12:57 Building Fire Rover and Other Ventures

18:24 The Startup Village Project

22:30 Conclusion and Contact Information

Ryan Fogelman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjayfogelman

The Everyday Entrepreneur Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-everyday-entrepreneur-7238522004595732481

COhatch Impact Scholarship Information and Application: https://www.cohatch.com/impact/

The 🔥 Fire Safety Report 🔥 Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/%F0%9F%94%A5-fire-safety-report-%F0%9F%94%A5-6897330434980880384

As always, check out ThisWeekInCoworking.com for summaries on what you may have missed from across the coworking world each week.