GCUC Podcast - Coworking, Hospitality & The Future of Work

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GCUC Podcast - Coworking, Hospitality & The Future of Work episodes

January 05, 2021 Larissa Murphy - Co-Founder at Contrast in Singapore • Episode 1
Liz Elam and Larissa Murphy, Co-Founder at Contrast talk about how she turned the design approach upside down to achieve high density coworking without a bunch of straight boring corridors - think origami. Together they talk about the importance of challenging design in new and innovative ways to create an experience and moving away from oppressive work environments. As a guest lecturer in psychology, Larissa explores how to design to promote mental health and the ergonomics behind it all.
#WorkplaceTrends #GCUCpodcast #LarissaMurphy #Design #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #coworking #community
28 min
December 07, 2020 Jenny Poon - Founder and CEO at CO+HOOTS
Liz Elam and Jenny Poon, founder and CEO at CO+HOOTS talk about where it all began, where it is now, and where Jenny is going next. We explore how Jenny’s parents continue to fuel her love for creating equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems with their own inspiring story of perseverance and persistence. We talk about the importance of lowering the risk of entrepreneurship and small businesses, especially for people of color, using the government as a connector, and scaling on a city level. You don’t want to miss this.
#gcucpodcast #JennyPoon #CO+HOOTS #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #poc #coworking #community
37 min
November 23, 2020 Jean-Yves Huwart - Founder at Social Workplaces and the Coworking Europe Conference
Liz Elam and Jean-Yves Huwart, founder at Social Workplaces and the Coworking Europe Conference talk about how they met and how Jean-Yves began. We explore the survival of coworking during the pandemic and how to keep high quality connection through each lock down wave. We talk about future offerings, high coworking demand and how we are going to handle the “coworking bonanza”. You’re going to love it!
#gcucpodcast #JeanYves #SocialWorkplaces #CoworkingEurope #entrepreneur #coworking #community
30 min
November 09, 2020 Nick Clark - Founder and CEO at Common Desk: A Texas built, boutique coworking brand
Liz Elam and Nick Clark, founder and CEO at Common Desk talk about how they met and how Nick eventually bought Liz’s coworking brand. We explore tactics Nick is using to raise morale and check in on all of the Common Desk team during the pandemic. We talk about expansion, deals, and how GCUC was a major player in Common Desk’s early years. You’re gonna enjoy it!
#gcucpodcast #NickClark #CommonDesk #entrepreneur #coworking #community
30 min
October 26, 2020 Claire Carpenter - Founder and CEO at The Melting Pot: Scotland’s Center for Social Innovation
In this episode, Liz Elam interviews Claire Carpenter, founder and CEO at The Melting Pot – Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation. We explore the motivations guiding the genius behind the first coworking space in Scotland, the accelerating trajectory of coworking and the human ecology driving it all. Claire discusses the highs and lows that are plaguing us all, taking care of oneself and keeping the balance to persevere. Enjoy the conversation!
#gcucpodcast #ClaireCarpenter #TheMeltingPot #CoworkingAccelerator #entrepreneur #coworking #community
36 min
October 05, 2020 Reeves Wiedeman, author of Billion Dollar Loser - The Rise & Spectacular Fall of WeWork
In this episode, Liz Elam interviews Reeves Wiedeman, contributing editor at New York Magazine and author of Billion Dollar Loser. We got a first look at the inside story of the rise and fall of WeWork and CEO, Adam Neumann. Whether positive or negative, it is undeniable that WeWork changed the world and facilitated a massive shift in coworking culture. What do you think?
Don’t forget to order Billion Dollar Loser – out on October 20!
#gcucpodcast #ReevesWiedeman #entrepreneur #coworking #community #business
37 min
September 04, 2020 Neal Gemassmer of Yardi Systems
In this episode Liz Elam interviews Neal Gemassmer, Vice President International at Yardi Systems. We talk about how COVID is impacting Yardi and their employees. We discuss why Yardi is strategically focusing on Coworking and the Flexible workspace industry. We also learned about Yardi's impressive commitment to giving back. Give it a listen!
28 min
June 12, 2020 Communication & Connection During Racial Unrest
We facilitated a conversation (on zoom) about communication during racial unrest with three accomplished and notable black leaders who specialize in Diversity and Inclusion.
Valerie Williams formerly led Diversity & Inclusion efforts at Airbnb and Stripe and is now the Managing Partner and Founder of her own practice the Converge Firm.
Rory Verrett served as head of talent acquisition of talent at the NFL and is now a managing partner at Protege Search
Ebbie Parsons- After working at Fortune 500 companies including Intel, Medtronic and American Express, Ebbie is now the managing partner at Yardstick Management.
59 min
May 29, 2020 James Shannon of essensys
James Shannon is an entrepreneur and technology leader with a deep passion for creating innovative and inspiring products. In the past, he’s developed large-scale cloud services, award-winning mobile apps, integrated smart devices, and cutting-edge consumer hardware for leading global brands.
Today, James is responsible for the vision and implementation of essensys software features and functionality that empower space providers with greater control and visibility over their operation.
Essensys empowers ambitious space providers to grow and thrive. Our secure, all-in-one platform combines enterprise-grade technology that is efficient and simple to manage. At the touch of a button, you have complete control of your workspace operations and infrastructure, allowing you to deliver friction-free member and employee experiences, whilst gaining valuable insights.
Learn more about essensys here:
https://hubs.ly/H0q2KnS0
27 min
May 07, 2020 Where’s coworking headed post-pandemic? Our interview with Dror Poleg of Rethinking Real Estate
Dror Poleg is the author of Rethinking Real Estate and the Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute's Technology and Innovation Council in New York. His insights on the future of cities and buildings have been featured in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Globe and Mail, and Business Insider.
He's got some great insights into the big picture of coworking and the real estate industry in the coming years, and—good news!—he's not at all worried about the implications of the pandemic on the long term.
For more about Dror and his new book:
https://www.rethinking.re/
GCUC has moved swiftly to producing its content online—that means you can participate in a GCUC event from anywhere in the world now. What a silver lining!
Check out all of its upcoming online events here:
http://gcuc.co
35 min

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Step into the dynamic world of coworking and flexible workspaces with the GCUC Podcast, where industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries converge to explore the future of work. Hosted by seasoned…