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he Brief
FlexDesk is an all-in-one solution for searching and booking coworking spaces, providing spend controls, data visibility, and access to a global network of locations.
Founders
CEO, Clark Jacobs
CTO, Dhanvi Reddy
Y Combinator (W23) Just Launched
David J. Phillips @davj / 12:00 PM PST • January 23, 2023
Picture it - you've prepared for the work week, and have all your ducks in a row: TPS reports ready for submission? Check. Daily schedule perfectly constructed to avoid as many calls as possible? Check. Office space for your workforce? Ch...Wait. You don't have a place for them to work from - yikes!
Well, luckily, your company has a coworking space rental policy (hopefully) - perfect - now your search has begun! Naturally, you start your search with the more popular coworking spaces: WeWork, Regus etc.
As it turns out, the nearest WeWork is 50 miles away from your employees, and Regus isn't even a thing in their area, not to mention you've just wasted an hour or more searching...now what.
Okay - you've managed to find a desk or office for them to work out of, now just let your employees spend $400 on the daily use fee. You tell them to put it on their personal credit cards, and assure them they'll get reimbursed by accounting in a week. "3 months later", says the SpongeBob narrator. Having fun yet?
If only there were a super easy-to-use service that could help you out. There is, and it's called FlexDesk: your all-in-one solution for searching for and booking coworking spaces. Founded by Clark Jacobs and Dhanvi Reddy, the platform accesses a network of over 7,000 coworking locations globally, and helps you book a suitable space quickly and easily. You can now remove your name from the crowds of people spending 30 minutes or longer to identify and book a working space.
Companies are facing an ongoing need to support employees with space for in-person collaboration, meetings with clients, and a break from working from home. Coworking spaces offer an ideal solution for these needs, providing companies with the flexibility they require at a significantly lower cost than a traditional lease.
FlexDesk is a cost-effective solution that benefits all major stakeholders within a company. Real Estate teams will see a significant reduction in manual work, with an estimated 15% of their workweek being eliminated. Finance teams will also see a significant cost savings, with FlexDesk resulting in 10% savings compared to going direct with a single coworking brand, and 60%+ savings compared to a traditional lease strategy.
Most companies find it challenging to create spending policies for coworking spaces, let alone enforce them. Flexdesk's spend controls, data visibility, and global coverage help with all of this. Additionally, employees will appreciate the freedom of choice offered, allowing them to find a coworking space that fits their needs and within a short commute. Overall, FlexDesk is a win-win for all parties involved.
If your business currently uses coworking space or is thinking about it, the FlexDesk team would love to chat with you or the appropriate person at your company.
