What are you working on right now? I work remotely as a quantitative analyst for Demand Side Analytics. Since my server is currently down, I’m eating Nilla Wafers and checking emails. What is your big picture vision for your business? I’m trying to learn as much as possible so my boss views me as irreplaceable! What is your superpower? Donating platelets! What is your favorite business or productivity tool? Google Calendar, I can’t function without
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Guest Blog by Alkaloid Member, Lauren Keith President & Founder Information Exchange Today, I am taking a moment to celebrate International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme, #BalanceforBetter. I find myself reflecting on how coworking mirrors this kind of equality and support in communities across our world. #BalanceforBetter is about gender equality and spreading awareness on discriminations that are still tolerated today, while also highlighting women’s achievements. From my perspective, coworking is a microcosm emphasizing
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Guest Blog by Alkaloid Member, Sunil Vatave President Canopy Workforce Solutions In 1938, David Packard and William Hewlett started Hewlett Packard in a garage in Palo Alto, California. They did this at the recommendation of Stanford’s Dean of Engineering, Fred Terman, who encouraged alumni to set up shop in what is now Silicon Valley. Professor Terman’s goal was to “create a community of technical scholars”. Terman realized the power of community when it came to
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We Need Human Interaction Most everyone has heard of or participated in the gig economy: an entire marketplace based on businesses pairing up with independent contractors that specialize in niche tasks. Although its arrival has made it easier than ever before for entrepreneurs to do what they love, it has also introduced a new wave of loneliness that is entirely unprecedented. Solopreneurs, freelancers, and start-ups certainly enjoy their fair share of benefits: individuals can now do
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What are you working on right now? Rooftop Soccer! As the President of Sons Of Pitches FC, the largest intown soccer league, I’m all about making soccer available for everyone. What are you passionate about? Political strategy and destroying my enemies. Why Alkaloid? Everyone is laid back. Tell us an interesting work story. One of our soccer league referees came to our office only to realize that Alkaloid was his old art studio. He actually
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The New Year has officially arrived, which means you’re probably planning for a productive, fruitful, and lucrative year ahead of you and your personal venture. For most startups, entrepreneurs, and fledgling businesses, the dream of owning a personal business space is out of the question. Consider the alternative of coworking instead of staying at home and working on the couch. That just doesn’t get the motivational juices flowing. And the cat isn’t a great coworker.
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What are you working on right now? I’m the publisher of ArtsATL, as well as an author of comic books like THE FLASH and JAMES BOND, and I also just sold my first TV show. What are you passionate about? Changing the world through storytelling. Why Alkaloid? It’s a welcoming place with loads of personality, both in the building itself and the people who inhabit it. What is one thing that people don’t know about
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What are you working on right now? As Talent Buyer for Bowery South, I’m currently sending out performance offers for Saturn, our club in Birmingham, AL. Then I’m heading to Terminal West for our sold out Big Thief show. Their last record is one of my favorites of the last few years and I’ve never seen them perform. What are you passionate about? Music, of course, but also running, family and trying to be decent.
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With the holidays upon us, the pressure starts to mount up. We attend gatherings, prep for big holiday events, and grab presents. It can seem near impossible to run a personal business during these times, especially if you work from home or rely on cafes. With everyone in a flurry, the collective public stress can make it harder than ever to really buckle down. Not to mention maintaining a work-life balance that is conducive to
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What are you working on right now? No Usual is working on several cinematography projects right now; two of our favorite ones are a documentary on the Icelandic volcanoes and the effects it had on its country, and also a documentary highlighting the art and murals of a local Atlanta artist. You can see more of my work here and here. What are you passionate about? I’m passionate about creating very beautiful work, being happy
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