The increasing popularity and usage of coworking space by startup and other working class makes service providers trying hard to bring more alternatives. Various model of services and products wrapped, not only for coworking space as a place for work, but more. Today’s coworking space currently offers working space and chance for self-development, from startup ecosystem to entrepreneurial events. Other than those are still trying to present another concept, such as Avenue8.
Located in Menteng, Avenue8 provides working space with five-star hotel (concierge) experience. Although this is not a substantial service for working class in need for coworking space, yet claimed to be the first in Indonesia. This could be a trend or new standard regarding virtual working-space service. The “unusual” service is said to be an attempt in providing privacy and safety for users.
The concierge is one thing that differentiate Avenue8 and other coworking space, all avenue8 users will get special treatment such as; morning coffee, food and vehicle reservation, even restaurant reservation.
Catrin Marcellina, Avenue8’s co-founder, said, “The existence of startup creates Avenue8 as an answer for what Indonesia’s startup needed. Hotel’s concierge plays important role in guest service in daily operations. This system is what we applied to Avenue8 in helping users solve problems and they can fully focus on their work. We want to give the best and a different one from any other coworking spaces.”
Avenue8 is currently a part of Loop.Space, allowing members to access more than 160 coworking spaces in the entire world. Loop.Space is a portal connecting all coworking space in the world to get access in one door. For all traveler workers can use the same ID as in the coworking space registered to access other’s services.
The role of coworking space in building startup ecosystem
Behind the existing coworking space model, there are fundamental things to be optimized, along with business process in development. It’s to build startup ecosystem in Indonesia. Besides facility, accessibility is an important part of coworking space service. This is important since digital startup has an unique business mode that needs optimum information and understanding from its player.
Thus, are the existing ones already match the expectation? Half of them, yes. They can connect startup activist with other players by various components such as investors. With better coverage, it expected to build optimized ecosystem. While one ecosystem stands firm, the coworking players will get the positive impact.
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Original article is in Indonesian, translated by Kristin Siagian
