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Where Are They Now? Web 1.0 Pioneers in a Web 2.0 World

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  We hear about the Steve Jobses and Jerry Yangs who first led the charge in the brave new world of tech. Let’s not forget that they didn’t do it alone. What about the people who turned their backs on traditional industry in those nascent days and helped the pioneers build those companies – and […]

Pulse of the Cowork|rs: RentShare. The Startup That Keeps Roommates Honest (and Landlords Paid)

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So, you have roommates and every month, the rent comes due. Not to mention the utilities and the various and sundries that you split, too, come the end of the month. Instead of chasing your cohabiters down for the money for each and every bill, RentShare makes it easy. Add utilities and other household expenses […]

If It’s Monday, It Must Be Cowork|rs

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Moving offices is never enjoyable, even when you’re moving little more than that just-in-case umbrella that you always leave at the office and the laptop and files in your backpack. AlleyWatch moved last week, from a nicely appointed co-working space in midtown to a private office on the third floor of COWORK|RS, one of the newest […]

The Complete Guide to Coworking Spaces in NYC

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So you’ve quit your soul-sucking corporate job and are ready to enter the big, bad world of startups. You’ve got your idea all laid out and even managed to find a few partners to work with. But somehow, working at home in your pajamas isn’t as motivating and productive as you’d hoped it’d be? Don’t […]

The Benefits of Coworking

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When my business partner and I founded our company ‘ZinePak in 2011, there was no immediate need for an office. We design and create custom entertainment packages for celebrities. In the beginning, we needed no equipment, no staff and no permanent location. Working from home seemed like the logical (not to mention fiscally responsible!) thing […]