Today, we welcome Boston native Nico Varano. From the days spent at his father's renowned North End restaurant spot, Strega, to starting his own franchise of SweatHouz wellness facilities here and around Boston, Nico knows how to hustle in the Boston entrepreneurship scene. We talk his "why's" behind joining the SweatHouz mission, what it's like scaling in Boston, and his vision for the future.

Welcome to the premiere of "Setting the Bar," a captivating 12-episode interview series that dives deep into Boston's dynamic business ecosystem. Join the vibrant Workbar duo, Sarah and Maddie, as they tee up an inaugural season of insightful interviews, joined by some of Boston’s greatest entrepreneurs. They offer a warm introduction to their roles within Workbar, dive into the history of Workbar and the evolution of the coworking movement, and discuss how Workbar is raising the standards for innovation and collaboration in Boston's business scene.