Perhaps you could elaborate on what would be your ideal coworking space -- what amenities, features, community size, culture and the like -- would be like.
I think this is a great opportunity to look at what different folks want and how different people think about how coworking could work for them. I'm sure you're not alone in your preferences, so it'd be great to get a sense for what *your* ideal coworking space might offer (recognizing and acknowledging that at the same time, Betahouse is someone else's ideal vision of coworking). Chris On 9/19/07, Nikita Bernstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > No worries, I am glad I was helpful! J > > > > > > --- > > > > Nikita Bernstein > > CTO/Co-Founder > > p: 609.462.6715 > > > > Journal of Visualized Experiments > > www.jove.com > > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Alex Hillman > Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:46 AM > > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Coworking] Re: Co-working in Boston > > > > > Very cool, thanks for being open about that. > > We had a similar situation right after we opened where a small business was > interested in utilizing a portion of our space, and while they were a great > group the fit just didn't seem right, chiefly from that growth perspective > you described. That's a tough thing to monitor as a space owner. > > Glad that you felt positively about the space though, it sounds great. > > Good luck with your search! > > -Alex > > > On 9/19/07, Nikita Bernstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > From my end, betahouse would have been perfect for us, but they felt > differently, so you might want to ask them. If I had to guess, it could be > a multitude of things ranging from the fact that we are likely to grow > making betahouse a temporary arrangement to the nature/technology of our > venture being different from what they are interested in. It could also > simply be different personal styles/energies. > > > > Just to be clear: having seen it, it looks like a great cozy space and > anybody interested in co-working spaces in Boston should definitely check it > out. It is a completely different flavor from the CooBrick in NY though - > in CooBrick you are in a café with anybody being able to drop in as they > please with daily rates whereas Betahouse is more of a co-working laid-back > office environment. > > > > It would be interesting to know what other types of co-working environments > exist. > > > > Cheers, > > Nikita > > > > > > --- > > > > Nikita Bernstein > > CTO/Co-Founder > > p: 609.462.6715 > > > > Journal of Visualized Experiments > > www.jove.com > > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Alex Hillman > Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:19 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Coworking] Re: Co-working in Boston > > > > > Nikita, > Can you elaborate on what about Betahouse made you not the right fit? I'm > sure they would appreciate knowing why, and I'm always interested in > different use cases. > > Thanks, and good luck finding the right fit! > > -Alex > > > On 9/19/07, Nikita Bernstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > It seems that Betahouse in Boston is not a good match for us. Are there > any > other groups in the area? Are there any people interested in organizing > something like the NY CooBric at one of the venues? > > Drop be a line if interested, > Nikita > > --- > > Nikita Bernstein > CTO/Co-Founder > p: 609.462.6715 > > Journal of Visualized Experiments > www.jove.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of John Bilotta Jr > Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:39 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Logo > > > Hey Chris, > > I am mocking up a few more now. I also want to send you a typestudy, see > if > any thing there tickles your fancy. The typefaces I used were chosen due > to > their neutral nature. > > Johnny > web / graphic designer > > 609-680-8247 > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > www.jbiljr.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Chris Messina > Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 2:57 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Logo > > > Also, you might check out the explanation of the CoWorking Institute's > logo: > > http://www.smartmobs.com/2007/09/14/the-idea-of-working-together-for-fun/ > > I think that the starfish is a good symbol and I really like John's > efforts so far. I'm not sold on the typefaces but I think his shape is > a good direction... > > Chris > > On 9/18/07, Sean O'Steen < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I love John Bilotta's latest submissions! Especially #2 (black > > starfish, yellow background). Plus, the broad starfish will allow > > derivative works to add small logos and/or country colors within. > > > > Very nice! > > Sean > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > ----- > -- > ----- > Alex Hillman > web.developer.innovation.consultant > vocal: 484.597.6256 > digital: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | skype: dangerouslyawesome > visual: www.weknowhtml.com | www.dangerouslyawesome.com > local: www.independentshall.org <--if you can work from anywhere, why not > work from here? > > > > > > > > > -- > ----- > -- > ----- > Alex Hillman > web.developer.innovation.consultant > vocal: 484.597.6256 > digital: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | skype: dangerouslyawesome > visual: www.weknowhtml.com | www.dangerouslyawesome.com > local: www.independentshall.org <--if you can work from anywhere, why not > work from here? > > > > > -- Chris Messina Citizen Provocateur & Open Source Advocate-at-Large Work: http://citizenagency.com Blog: http://factoryjoe.com/blog Cell: 412 225-1051 Skype: factoryjoe This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. 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