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Building Communities That Thrive: Lessons from 50+ Coliving Spaces (with Mayank Pokharna)


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🏠 What makes some coliving spaces thrive while others struggle?

Join me for an honest conversation with Mayank Pokharna - CEO of ⁠Fllat.com,⁠ co-author of "The Art of Coliving," and host of the Coliving Innovators podcast. After visiting coliving spaces across 6 continents and working with 50+ brands, Mayank shares practical insights that go beyond the typical startup narratives.


What We Explore:

  • The difference between shared living and meaningful coliving
  • Why some communities naturally self-organize while others need constant management
  • How local integration creates authentic experiences for residents
  • The business realities behind coliving's biggest successes and failures
  • Practical advice for anyone considering or building alternative living spaces


Perfect for:Digital nomads, remote workers, community builders, real estate professionals, and anyone interested in the future of living and working together.

Mayank brings a refreshingly practical perspective to coliving, backed by real experience working with everyone from 10-bed spaces to international brands. His insights come from genuine conversations with 400+ industry stakeholders and hands-on work helping founders build sustainable communities.

Key Topics:

  • Finding the right balance between niche focus and market viability
  • The essential role of community facilitators (and when you don't need them)
  • Human-centered marketing vs. traditional property promotion
  • Why institutional investment is changing the game


Connect with Mayank:

Everything Coliving: ⁠everythingcoliving.com⁠

Newsletter reaching 36,000+ coliving founders worldwide


About Nomad Spark:

Thoughtful conversations about remote work, innovation, and community. Hosted by Thomas Seiger, founder of ⁠LIBRAlab⁠ - an AI-focused coliving space in the Tyrolean Alps.

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