Author Archives: noneck

i’m traveling around the world documenting free culture, open source communities and global change.

Coworking + Work at Jelly + Twitter = Saving US Democracy

well, here comes the magic! i hope you can join us this friday, Nov 24 We have an extra special Work at Jelly in store for you at Williamsburg Coworking @ The Change You Want to See Gallery in Brooklyn this Friday!
At the typical Jelly, everyone brings their own work to do. For this Jelly, [...]

la cantine, coworking paris is now open

as my round the world tour of coworking places is now drawing to a close, i had a great opportunity to follow up on the status of la cantine, the parisian version of coworking. the place is a true hybrid between conference/meeting space, offices, hot desking and café. if you get a chance check out my summer [...]

Umbrella Offices in South Brooklyn, it’s kinda like coworking

without using the word “coworking,” umbrella office’s founder David Krieger states his goal is “to bring people together, host meaningful seminars, speakers, dinner parties and put some art on the walls.”
if you click on the Christopher Batchelder’s profile you’ll see his goal to be “to create an innovative office-share that fosters committed, diligent and excellent [...]

21 Sept. an invite to brooklyn coworking’s metamorphosed location

dear fellow NYC freelancer,

it’s been a while since we shared the wifi-hotspot-double-mocha-frappa-whatchamacallit, exchanged tips on client management, conference hangovers and discussed the virtues of Kurt Weill and Yochai Benkler’s Wealth of Networks. i’m sorry i haven’t been back to that coffee shop.

i have to let you in on secret. well, it isn’t really a [...]

future coworking software and the importance of community

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after helping fortify the idea of coworking in NYC, i’ve set forth to travel the world and meet fellow coworkers. here’s just a few minutes with christopher aguiton, one of the Parisian coworking/barcamp leaders.
if you have a chance, also check out my interview with two freelancers in berlin.

NY Post Article: Creating a Wireless Hub

“It’s impossible to go through life with blinders on in New York City,” says Economopoulos. “You have to figure out how to live with millions of other people. That’s what coworking is about.”

when elliot winard transplanted himself to nyc, not only did he find a new city, but a new community of like minded folk. [...]

Brooklyn Coworking March Open House

Tired of arguing with your cat about a bad client?
Wondering what is the next wave of social networking technology?
Looking for an invigorating environment to call an “office?”
You are invited to Brooklyn Coworking’s monthly open house and happy hour!
Break free from hourly coffee purchases and grab a slice of Williamsburg’s alternative working community – Coworking @ [...]

Barcamp Austin 2 – Coworking Meeting on Saturday

for those of you who are at SXSW interactive and Barcamp Austin 2, TODAY (saturday) at 3.30, we’ll be meeting to talk about the coworking movement. please spread the word to your fellow attendants…
Saturday, 10 March @ 3.30 pm
Barcamp Austin 2
508 East Sixth Street, Austin, TX

Technorati Tags: barcamp, barcamp austin, coworking, SXSW, SXSW interactive

NYC cafeSlamming

while the name is more violent than the actual practice. on friday, nextNY’ers are gathering to host a coworking session hang out, and talk:
THIS FRIDAY, lets “cafeSlam” at ini ani cafe on Stanton between Orchard and Ludlow. From 1 – 6pm, open house style.
If anyone is interested? Sign up on the nextNY wiki.
Info/directions to ini [...]

brooklyn coworking – anniversaries, upgrades and new friends!

this month celebrates six months of brooklyn coworking!! not only have they upgraded their space with bookshelves and a super plush couch, but they are looking for new friends. located in the gallery space of Not an Alternative / The Change You Want to See at 84 havemeyer, just a stones throw from L, G, [...]