Why Industrious Outlasted WeWork—and What Comes Next for the Office

The flexible office space sector has seen its share of volatility, from the collapse of WeWork to a wave of overfunded startups chasing growth at the expense of sustainability. Amid that chaos, Industrious followed a more disciplined path. Built around management contracts instead of leases, the company steadily grew into one of the most stable and respected players in the category, culminating in its $800 million acquisition by CBRE.

In a recent episode of the Thesis Driven Leader Series, Industrious co-founder Jamie Hodari spoke with host Brad Hargreaves about how the company outlasted its peers. Now serving as CEO of Building Operations and Experience at CBRE, Hodari shared insights on the problems with VC-fueled office models, what tenants actually want from hybrid space, and how operations, not just real estate, are shaping the future of the workplace.   ...more

RSK: Brilliant mind here to recognize what tenants really admire most in co-work spaces. And, the exact reason WeWork failed under Adam. Good read for any employer and landlord.