419. How to Use AI in Your Coworking Space Without Losing the Human Touch

419. How to Use AI in Your Coworking Space Without Losing the Human Touch

March 25, 2026 · 54 min

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Courtney Schwartz discusses how AI can enhance community management in coworking spaces without losing the human touch.

What if AI didn't replace your community manager… but actually made them better at their job? That's exactly what Courtney Schwartz is doing at FireWorks Coworking—and it's such a refreshing take on a topic that can feel overwhelming (or even a little threatening) in our industry. Courtney is deeply passionate about people, community, and creating meaningful connections. And instead of letting AI take over, she's using it to take admin work off her plate so she can spend more time doing what actually matters inside her space. In this episode, we cover: How Courtney uses AI to streamline time-consuming tasks like blog writing and content repurposing Why "garbage in, garbage out" is the reality of AI—and how to get better outputs How indie operators can use AI for local SEO and even demographic research The role of AI in helping you identify and reach your ideal member Why community managers who embrace AI will have a huge advantage How to use AI as an extension of your voice, not a replacement I've had the chance to work with the FireWorks team through Coworking Startup School and Community Manager University, and Courtney is such a great example of what happens when you invest in…

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