One third of the US workforce is currently comprised of Independent Workers - those who work for themselves (usually from home or coffee shops) as freelancers, independent contractors, consultants, and more. Experts predict that by the year 2020 over 50% of the US workforce will be Independent Workers. This begs the question, where will all of these Independent Workers work from? And that's where a whole new world and professional lifestyle - in fact a movement - called "coworking" comes in. Here's a look at Austin, a city where its quickly taking root in, and a fresh and fun new way for people to begin to connect and cowork for themselves. Just in time for SXSW!

1. TOGETHER
WE WORK
BETTER™
“AUSTIN,TX!”
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

2. WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?
• What is coworking?
• Why is coworking awesome for independent workers?
• Where’s a coworker to cowork?
• Spotlight on 11 dedicated coworking spaces in Austin
• Why should everybody, not just designated coworking spaces, embrace
the coworking movement?
• Companies can cowork, too!
• Spotlight on 3 DIY coworking spaces in Austin
• How can I make my coworking experience better?
• Coworking sounds awesome. Now what?
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

3. WHY IS COWORKING
AWESOME FOR YOU?
• Connects people, builds
communities, combats isolation
• Working with and/or around people
increases productivity
• Sparks innovation by connecting like
and unlike-minded people
• Offers a stable place to work with
plugs and wi-fi – unlike coffee shops
• Creates curated networking and
business opportunities
• More friendly for the environment
and the pocketbook
COWORKING
&
YOU
“Coworking is a style of work that involves a
shared working environment and
independent activity. Unlike a typical office
environment, those coworking are usually not
employed by the same organization.”
– Wikipedia
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

4. Coworking is a rapidly
growing global trend.
Coworking spaces are
popping up across
Austin.
Here’s a look at 11 of
them…
DEDICATED
COWORKING
SPACES
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

5. Capital Factory
DETAILS:
§
24/7
access
§
Cafeteria
with
coffee
and
snacks
§
Conference
rooms
and
common
areas
§
Mail
services
§
Meet-­‐ups
and
programming
§
Capital
Factory
Incubator
and
Accelerator
on-­‐site
PRICING:
§
$20/month
or
$200/year
membership
§
$150/month:
15
half
day
visits
§
$350/month:
shared
desk
§
$650/month:
private
office
§
$750/month:
private
desk
LOCATION:
701
Brazos
Street,
Suite
1601
Aus6n,
Texas
78701
CONTACT:
@CapitalFactory
www.capitalfactory.com
NICHE:
THE
INCUBATED
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

6. Center 61
DETAILS:
§
Coffee
§
Parking
§
Conference
rooms
§
24/7
access:
$25/month
§
Mail
service:
$50/month
PRICING:
§
$25/month
membership
fee
§
$300/month:
dedicated
desk*
§
$600/month:
private
office*
§
$25/hour:
conference
board
room
*
Require
6
month
contracts
LOCATION:
2921
E
17th
St
#4
Aus6n,
Texas
78702
CONTACT:
@Center61ATX
www.center61.com
NICHE:
THE
DO-­‐GOODERS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

7. Conjunctured
DETAILS:
§
First
day
of
coworking
is
free
§
Internet
§
Coffee
§
Kitcheneae
with
fridge
&
microwave
§
Mail
services
§
Pet
friendly
§
Phone
rooms
§
Bike
racks
and
lockers
PRICING:
§
$25/day:
daily
rate
§
$275/month:
24/7
access
§
Packages
for
once
and
twice/week
LOCATION:
1309
E.
7th
Street
Aus6n,
Texas
78702
CONTACT:
@conjunctured
www.conjunctured.com
NICHE:
THE
CONSULTANTS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

8. GoLab
DETAILS:
§
9-­‐5,
M-­‐F
(24-­‐7
access
available)
§
Open-­‐mesh
Wi-­‐Fi
access,
high-­‐speed
Internet
connec6on,
and
hosted
VoIP
§
Color
laser
printer
§
Coffee
§
Private
offices
and
conference
rooms
§
Community
events
e.g.,
Aus6n
Startup
Week,
lunch-­‐and-­‐learn
series
PRICING:
§
$250/month:
9-­‐5
shared
desk
§
$350/month:
24/7
shared
desk
§
$100/half
day:
conference
room
§
$50/month:
cloud
membership
LOCATION:
621
E
6th
Street
Aus6n,
TX
78702
CONTACT:
@thegolab
golabaus6n.com
NICHE:
THE
BOOTSTRAPPERS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

9. Link Coworking
DETAILS:
§
Fast
Internet
§
Beverages
and
snacks
§
Quiet
spaces
and
phone
booths
§
Mail
services
PRICING:
§
$200/year
membership
fee
§
$300-­‐$550/month:
coworking
§
$400
for
10
visits
in
3
months
§
$150-­‐$500:
conference
rooms
§
$1,500/day:
event
space
(weekends)
§
$500/2
hours:
event
space
(evenings)
LOCATION:
2700
West
Anderson
Lane,
Suites
205
&
305
Aus6n,
Texas
78757
CONTACT:
@LinkCoworking
www.linkcoworking.com
NICHE:
THE
EXPERTS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

10. Opportunity Space
DETAILS:
§
100%
dedicated
offices
§
24/7
§
Internet
§
Coffee,
snacks,
filtered
water
§
Printer,
scanner,
shredder
§
Mailing
address
§
Conference
rooms
PRICING:
§
Monthly
rates
based
on
size
of
room
§
Contact:
hello@opportunityspace.com
for
details
LOCATION:
2125
E.
Cesar
Chavez
Street
Aus6n,
Texas
78702
CONTACT:
@OpptySpace
opportunityspace.com
NICHE:
THE
FAMILY
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

11. Perch Coworking
DETAILS:
§
9-­‐5,
M-­‐F
(24/7
access
addi6onal)
§
Secure
high-­‐speed
Internet
§
Coffee,
boaled
water
and
snacks
§
Light-­‐usage
printer/copier/scan/fax
§
Video
projector
and
whiteboard
§
Personal
lockers
§
Ergonomic
chairs
§
Mail
service
PRICING:
§
Free
one
day
trial
by
appointment
§
$25/day:
daily
rate
§
$175/month:
shared
desk
LOCATION:
2235
East
6th
Street,
Unit
107
Aus6n,
TX
78702
CONTACT:
@PerchCoWorking
www.perchcoworking.com
NICHE:
THE
PRODUCTIVES
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

12. Posh Coworking
DETAILS:
§
Women
only
§
9-­‐5,
M-­‐F
§
High-­‐speed
Internet
§
Coffee,
tea,
and
snacks
§
Private
mee6ng
rooms
and
classroom
PRICING:
§
$125-­‐$250/month:
9-­‐5
coworking
§
$400/month:
24/7
coworking
§
$35/hour:
mee6ng
room
for
4
LOCATION:
3027
North
Lamar
Blvd.,
Suite
202
Aus6n,
Texas
78705
CONTACT:
@Poshcoworking
www.poshcoworking.com
NICHE:
THE
GLITTERATI
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

13. Soma Vida
DETAILS:
§
Wireless
high
speed
Internet
§
Coffee
§
Printer,
copier,
scanner,
fax
PRICING:
§
$15/day:
shared
space
§
$90:
5
visits
§
$150:
10
visits
§
$25-­‐40/hour:
conference
room
§
$60-­‐125/hour:
events
LOCATION:
1210
Rosewood
Ave
Aus6n,
Texas
78702
CONTACT:
@SomaVida
www.somavida.net/workspace/
NICHE:
THE
YOGIS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

14. Space 12
DETAILS:
§
10-­‐5,
T-­‐F
§
Internet
§
Ping-­‐pong
§
Gallery,
yoga,
and
rental
space
PRICING:
§
$10/day
or
by
dona6on:
shared
desk
§
Contact
for
group
rates
LOCATION:
3121
East
12th
Street
Aus6n,
Texas
78702
CONTACT:
@space12
www.space12.org/coworking/
NICHE:
THE
SOCIALISTS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

15. Vuka
DETAILS:
§
9-­‐6,
M-­‐F
§
Internet
§
Coffee
§
Kitchen
§
Lounge
areas,
private
conference
rooms,
and
an
art
sta6on
§
Classes,
e.g.,
daily
yoga,
ac6ng
§
Events,
e.g.
potlucks,
happy
hours
PRICING:
§
$15/day:
daily
rate
§
$175/month:
shared
desk
§
$350/month:
dedicated
desk
§
$25-­‐$75/hour:
conference
rooms
LOCATION:
411
West
Monroe
Aus6n,
Texas
78704
CONTACT:
@VukaAus6n
www.vukaaus6n.com
NICHE:
THE
HIPSTERS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

16. YETspaceATX
DETAILS:
§
Hi-­‐speed
Internet
&
A/V
equipment
§
Prime
loca6on
a
block
from
the
Capital
§
Lockers
and
white
boards
§
Art
installa6on
and
event
space
§
Great
for
coworkers
visi6ng
Aus6n
PRICING:
§
Free
1
day
trial
by
appt
(Aus6nites)
§
$20/day:
daily
rate
§
$20/hour:
mee6ng
room
§
$300/month:
shared
desk
§
$900/month:
designated,
customizable
pod
(fits
3-­‐5
coworkers)
§
$50/month:
mail,
scan,
print
service
LOCATION:
912
Congress
Avenue
Aus6n,
Texas
78701
CONTACT:
@yetspaceatx
YETspaceATX.com
NICHE:
THE
YETIS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.
WELEET
TESTED™

17. WHY IS
COWORKING
AWESOME
FOR ALL?
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

18. WHY DO SMART
COMPANIES LOVE
COWORKING?
• Boosts the energy in an office space
• Increases innovation in businesses
• Allows you to work with people based
on your hiring needs like never before
• Keeps employee morale up
• Provides the opportunity for new and
different people to spread the word
about your business
• Companies who embrace it are first
movers and leaders in their industry
• Being part of a community is the
future of business
COWORKING
&
CO.
“The type of company – and people – that
will thrive in this new environment will
embrace collaboration and teamwork. I call
them Betas.The old-fashioned Alpha way of
doing business – top down, command-and-
control – will no longer be viable.”
– Fast Company
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

19. DIY
COWORKING
SPACES
Coworking is a movement,
and anyone can join it.
You don’t need dedicated
office space to make
coworking work for you.
All you need is spare seats,
fast wi-fi, and an interest in
gathering great people.
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

20. DIY
COWORKING
SPACES
HERE’S A LOOK AT 3
DO-IT-YOURSELF
COWORKING SPACES
IN AUSTIN…
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

21. Perry-Casteneda Library
DETAILS:
§
Collabora6ve
Commons
work
space
(5th
floor,
length
of
a
football
field)
§
7AM-­‐2AM,
M-­‐T;
7AM-­‐11PM
F;
9AM-­‐11PM
Sat;
noon-­‐2AM
Sun
§
Internet
and
plenty
of
outlets
§
Mul6-­‐screen
media
areas
to
prac6ce
presenta6ons
§
Comfortable
furniture
§
Books
and
librarians
PRICING:
§
Coworking:
Free
§
Public
space,
but
bring
an
ID
LOCATION:
101
E
21st
Street
Aus6n,
Texas
78712
CONTACT:
@utlibraries
www.lib.utexas.edu/pcl
NICHE:
THE
COLLABORATORS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

22. Java Austin
DETAILS:
§
7AM-­‐10PM
M-­‐F;
8AM-­‐10PM
weekends
§
Internet
§
Accept
credit
cards
§
Wheelchair
accessible
PRICING:
§
Coworking:
Free
LOCATION:
The
Original:
1206
Parkway
@
12th
&
Lamar
5
addi6onal
loca6ons
across
Aus6n
CONTACT:
@Aus6nJava
www.aus6njava.com
NICHE:
THE
CAFFEINATED
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.
WELEET
TESTED™

23. UT Austin: Flawn Academic Center
DETAILS:
§
State-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art
technology
and
collabora6on
facility
§
6AM-­‐midnight,
M-­‐T;
6AM-­‐10PM
F;
10AM-­‐10PM
weekends
§
Internet
§
Robo6c
barista
§
Flexible
study
spaces,
mul6media
services,
and
computer
labs
§
Bright
ligh6ng
and
cozy
furniture
PRICING:
§
Coworking:
Free
§
Public
space,
but
bring
an
ID
LOCATION:
2400
Inner
Campus
Drive
Aus6n,
Texas
78712
CONTACT:
@UTAus6n
www.utexas.edu/its/fac
NICHE:
THE
SCHOLARS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.
WELEET
TESTED™

24. Austin apartment
DETAILS:
§
Internet
§
Comfy
space
§
Interest
in
mee6ng
new
people
§
Desire
to
be
produc6ve,
but
not
alone
PRICING:
§
Coworking:
Free
LOCATION:
Aus6n,
Texas
CONTACT:
@weleetweet
Weleet.co
NICHE:
THE
DIY-­‐ERS
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

25. WHY IS WELEET
AWESOME FOR
COWORKERS?
• Working from home alone is lonely
• Coffee shops are crowded
• Coworking spaces are expensive
WHY
WELEET ?
™
™
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

26. WHAT WELEET DOES:
Weleet™ helps you find the right
people, in the right space, at the
right time, working on the right
things to help you work better
and be better at what you do.
WHY
WELEET ?
™
™
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

27. WHY IS WELEET
AWESOME FOR
COMPANIES?
• Ability to curate who works from your
space based on your hiring needs
• Increased word-of-mouth marketing
for your business
• Chance to be an industry leader
instead of being left behind
WHY
WELEET ?
™
™
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

28. IN OTHER WORDS:
Free coworking for curated
Independent Workers
equals free networking and
word of mouth marketing
for your business.
WHY
WELEET ?
™
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

29. “Belonging to a dynamic community
makes you feel supported and it helps
to create important short-term and
long-term bonds that lead to greater
influence and more exploration.”
- Jennifer Gore, Weleet
WHY
WELEET ?
™
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

30. FREELANCERS!
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

31. INDEPENDENT
WORKERS!
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

32. CONTRACTORS!
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

33. SOLOPRENEURS!
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

34. CONSULTANTS!
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

35. UNITE!
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

36. UNITE!
Sign-­‐up
to
meet
other
coworkers
and
trade
and
share
space
today
at
Weleet.co
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

37. UNITE!
On
Twiaer:
@Weleetweet
On
Facebook
Facebook.com/WeleetInc
On
LinkedIn
Linkedin.com/company/weleet-­‐inc-­‐
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

38. UNITE!
Join
our
community
today
by
clicking
here
A
Slide
Share
brought
to
you
by
Weleet.co
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
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at
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©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.

39. A
community
of
independent
workers
who
trade
and
share
space.
A
Slide
Share
brought
to
you
by
Weleet.co
TOGETHER
WE WORK
BETTER™
Why
Coworking
is
Awesome:
A
Look
at
Aus6n.
©
2014
Weleet,
Inc.