The uncomfortable truth about coworking: a candid conversation with Uri Iskin

About this episode

Marc Navarro and Uri Iskin discuss the hidden challenges in the coworking industry and the future of flexible workspaces.

What's really going on in the coworking industry? Marc Navarro sits down with Uri Iskin of HIT to talk about the stuff that usually stays behind closed doors. They get real about the challenges of working with landlords, the complicated world of brokers, and what the future actually holds for flexible workspaces. A refreshingly honest conversation. Learn more about HIT coworking: https://hitcowork.co/ Discover more from host Marc Navarro: ⁠ https://marcnavarro.com/⁠ Explore the CWSC: ⁠ https://coworkingspainconference.es/⁠ Learn about Spacebring: ⁠ https://www.spacebring.com/⁠

People in this episode

Host: Marc Navarro

Guest: Uri Iskin

Topics covered

• coworking
• flexible workspaces
• landlords
• brokers
• industry challenges

Keywords

• coworking industry
• HIT
• challenges
• future of work

Mentioned in this episode

Products: HIT coworking

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