January 15, 2018 January 15, 2018 Creativity and Culture How to organize a winning company retreat From setting the tone and incorporating a fun atmosphere to finding time for work, here’s how to plan the perfect retreat By Brandon Bruce
November 9, 2017 November 9, 2017 Member Spotlight No egos, no ranks: Veteran jobs thrive in community vibes On May 11, 2017, I took part in a pilot program called WeWork Veterans in Residence in Denver. The program was founded to support military veterans and spouses who are preoccupied with finding a new purpose, a new mission, a new way to serve and lead after military service. I believed the greatest impediment facing these […] By Josh Anderson
October 17, 2017 October 17, 2017 Member Spotlight These nonprofits get women and girls a seat in the classroom Worldwide, women and girls are underrepresented in the classroom. The United Nations reports that 5 million more primary school age girls than boys will never learn to read and write. Three nonprofits in the WeWork creator community—one fusing skateboarding with education, one led by a 20-year-old Nobel Laureate, and one empowering women with tech—work to bridge the […] By Bridget Riley
August 30, 2017 August 30, 2017 Employee Spotlight At WeWork, connecting people touched by cancer Emily Keeton says that once you are diagnosed with cancer, you’re suddenly part of a community. At first you need a shoulder to lean on. Later on, you’re the one supporting others. “I still get calls every few weeks,” says Keeton, a breast cancer survivor. “They need someone to refer them to doctors, tell them […] By Mark Sullivan
August 24, 2017 August 24, 2017 Member Spotlight At Scarlet Macaw, travel is all about making connections For Sahara Borja, a vacation is more than just a chance to relax. She believes that traveling should help you connect with the people in your destination. That’s why Borja founded Scarlet Macaw, a trip-planning service that helps connect travelers with the local culture. This not only helps ensure that tourism directly benefits those living […] By Victoria Taylor
August 22, 2017 August 22, 2017 Member Spotlight How this tough mom changed the lives of kids with Crohn’s Disease Four years ago, Cindy Frei’s son Caleb was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The solution, a very restrictive diet, wasn’t ideal for an active kid. “This takes all food out of his diet that would increase inflammation: gluten, grains, sugar, and all preservatives,” says Frei. “Basically everything a kid […] By Aoife Geary
July 5, 2017 July 5, 2017 Member Spotlight Austin’s Matt Glazer wins WeWork’s Community Award Matt Glazer jokes that he “blacked out a little” when he heard his name from the stage of the Austin Creator Awards. Glazer, executive director of the Austin Young Chamber of Commerce, had no idea he was going to win WeWork’s Community Award. That award, presented on June 27 by cofounder Miguel McKelvey, is given […] By Mark Sullivan
July 5, 2017 July 5, 2017 Creativity and Culture Want to build community? Here’s how over 150 startups did it What do over 60 percent of startups valued at over $1 billion have in common? Community. They either employ a community team, or collaboration is fundamental to their business model. Think Airbnb, Lyft, Xiaomi, Pinterest, Dropbox, DocuSign, Instacart—the list goes on. They all invest in community. Why? Because community is disruptive, and it’s how many […] By Carrie Jones
