WorkSpace 3: Next Generation Office Space

Unfortunately, I missed MinneBar.

MinneBar, from what I can tell, appears to be a large annual gathering of uber-intelligent technology devotees. Mostly software and web-development types.

What on earth do I have in common with these people? The short answer: not much. But, they did have an entire session devoted to exploring this idea they call CoWorking. Sounds fantastic.

It appears that they’re looking to create a central, community-focused space where entrepreneurs and technolgists can use office space, and also hang out together to share ideas and opportunities.

For now, the WorkSpace 3 model is, frankly, a bit lower on the office space ‘hierarchy of needs.’ We’re just trying to create a space where sales-people don’t have to bake (or freeze) in their cars making phone calls between appointments. So, we’re still thinking multiple locations in fast-access areas like strip malls (think Curves for the mobile office worker).

That’s not to say our path might not evolve to a CoWorking type model. After all, those MinneBar people look pretty smart (these photos of the event are pretty cool, actually).