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Stern Signature project . Co-Working market in u.s.a. Stern signature project - the co-working market in u.s. YISHAN “EVA” LIN. Sudharsun " Sud " Jagannathan. Agenda Co-working Definition & History Market Attractiveness Type of Co-working Spaces & Business Models
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Stern Signature project Co-Working market in u.s.a
Stern signature project - the co-working market in u.s. YISHAN “EVA” LIN Sudharsun "Sud" Jagannathan Agenda • Co-working Definition & History • Market Attractiveness • Type of Co-working Spaces & Business Models • Market Challenges & Opportunities • Next Step • Panel Speakers Introduction • NYU Stern MBA Class of 2015 • Major in Strategy and Finance • Project Manager at Alacriti • sj1449@stern.nyu.edu • NYU Stern MBA Class of 2016 • Major in Strategy and Business Analytics • Business Analytics Manager at EMS • yl856@stern.nyu.edu
What is coworking? Coworkingis a style of work that involves a shared working environment, often an office, and independent activity. Unlike in a typical office environment, those co-working are usually not employed by the same organization. - Wikipedia Office Space Office Supply “Coworking Space” could share: Projects Service Talent Know ledge Comm unity
How did co-working start? • Emergence of freelance IT professionals in late 90’s • The very first co-working space was based out of San Francisco. • The term “co-work” was coined by Brad Neuberg, a noted software engineer. • The rise of a technology enabled workforce, real estate crash of 2008 and dismal job opportunities for young people fostered the growth of co-working
Market attractiveness % of Total Workforce 7% 16% 29% 40% • Industry growth drivers: • Mobile technologies • Internet access • Low costs of starting business • High reward for startups • Changed social image on self-employment
The Market Need for Co-working Problems Market Need Innovation & Growth Isolation Social Connection Collaboration • Share expertise • New ideas or idea breakthrough • Refer biz to each other • Combine talents for larger projects • Found company together Chemistry Distractions Professional Workspace Sharing High Capital Infrastructure Business Infrastructure
Type of Co-working space Type 5: Provide Full-Service Acceleration & Funding BizOp & Equipment Service Type 5: Accommodate Larger Team Type 4: Provide Additional Biz Services Type 3: Enhance Knowledge Sharing Education / Knowledge Program Facilities’ Involvement in Customers’ Business Growth Services and Costs by Space Providers Type 2: Build Community Sense Networking Events i.e. Happy Hour Traditional Office Lease Type1: Office Rental for Small Teams Office Space & Amenity Type of Customers 12+ ppl team 4-12 ppl team Individuals 1-3 ppl team Startup Life Stage
Common Business Models & challenges Typical co-workingservice provider Rising real estate cost Fixed amount of real estate Limited ability to raise membership dues (small firms, short tenure, increasing competition) Limited profitability per square foot Specialized co-working service provider ? ? ?
The industry future : Increasing players New Work City Entrepreneur Real Estate Coworking Market B-Corp Lab Central The Yard Startup Service Provider Fueled Collective Rocket Space Incubator
The industry future : growth strategies Invest in retention program Turn on customer acquisition budgets A. Marketing Programs Increase value-added services Expand into private offices Build virtual member network Growth Strategy B. Extension of Brand Geographic expansion Merger & Acquisition C. Physical Expansion
Next phase of research • What is the total number of co-working spaces in U.S.? • Is co-working a result of the new just-in-time model of large corporation, a lifestyle, or a function of bad economy? • Does co-working environment have substantial impact on startup’s team formation, productivity, or future success?
Panel speakers Tony Bacigalupo Marissa Feinberg James Wahba Jason Saltzman Evan Malone Molly WenigRubenstein Jason Juliano