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How Coworking Works For Everyone: From Side Hustlers to Suite Life-ers

At Workbar, we always say the best part of our workspace isn’t the abundance of natural light or the ergonomic furniture (although both are next-level). It’s the community. The people. The Worbar fam. From founders launching bold new ventures to teams making the leap from traditional leases, our members prove every day that the future of work isn’t one-size-fits-all. It's flexible. It's personal. And it looks a little different for everyone.

The Founder: From “what if?” to “I built it.”

Lindsey Whiteley was working her day, her way, at Workbar when someone tossed out a question that would change everything: “Why don’t you just build it?” That spark of encouragement, fueled by the energy of being surrounded by other innovators, turned into the start of a brand-new company, CampNexxus. For founders like Lindsey, Workbar isn’t just a workspace. It’s an incubator, a launchpad, and a daily dose of momentum.

The Remote-First, Now Hybrid Team: It’s better when we’re together 🎶

Like many startups, Jay Green’s company ClosedWon Talent launched fully remote. But as they grew, so did the need for face time—and not the kind that happens on a screen.

Switching to hybrid helped his team onboard new hires faster, collaborate better, and feel more connected. At Workbar, hybrid teams can gather when it matters most, without paying for space they don’t need. Because sometimes, the best way to grow is to get the gang back together. 

The Solo Worker: Big commute, bigger reward.

Kimberly Evans isn’t afraid of a little commute. She makes the trek from Rhode Island to Workbar Needham once a month to work the way she wants to. Why? “It’s worth the drive,” she says. “Workbar fills my cup personally and professionally.”

For solo workers, community is essential. Whether it’s a spontaneous coffee chat in The Cafe, a helpful intro in The Commons, or just a friendly smile in The Study, Workbar brings the human side of work back into focus. We fill your cup figuratively and literally, with an incredible community and free coffee, to boot. Even for teams of one.

The Commuter-Conscious Crew: Trading commute for connection. 

Not everyone voluntarily signs up for a long commute. After less than a year at another coworking space, SDL Search Partners knew that where they launched their company was not where they wanted to grow it. With only city-centric locations and no new work friends on the horizon, the women-owned firm set their sights somewhere new. 

They landed at Workbar and now their employees use our suburban locations closer to home, meet clients at our Downtown and BackBay locations, and collaborate in-person from their Woburn hub. Less commuting, more connecting, and a workday that fits into the life of everyone on the team.

The Think Tank Team: Came for elasticity, stayed for innovation.

When the team at CustomGPT joined Workbar, they were looking for a space that could stretch and shift with the demands of a fast-moving AI startup. What they didn’t expect? The inspiration. The innovation. The ideas sparked by being surrounded by other ambitious, leading-edge companies.  At Workbar, innovation isn’t scheduled—it’s sparked. Whether it’s in The Commons, a brainstorming session in one of our vibrant meeting rooms, or a good ole’ bump-and-connect in The Cafe., CustomGPT proves that the right environment makes all the difference. 

The Lease Liberators: The right time to rightsize.

When Overture Partners ditched their traditional lease, they didn’t lose their sense of place. With Unlimited coworking memberships plus a group of Dedicated Desks at Workbar, they have a consistent spot to call their own, plus access to meeting rooms, phone booths, and the entire Workbar network.

No private office needed. No wasted square footage. Just the right amount of space at a fraction of the cost of traditional Boston office space. Their lease? Rightsized. Their work life? Upgraded. 

The Suite Spot: Community, customized.

Opus turned one of our Private Enterprise Suites into a fully branded HQ, customized exactly how they wanted, and it looks stunning. But even though their digs are designed to fill their needs, they don’t just stay in their suite all day. Instead, they access the entire coworking community - engaging events, impromptu intros, new perspectives, and a shared sense of purpose. For teams like Opus, it’s the best of both worlds: autonomy and connection.

The Hybrid Employee: Once a Workbar girlie, always a Workbar girlie.

When Maddie Powers made the move from full-time Workbar employee to Workbar contractor with another full time job, she knew keeping Workbar Needham as a home base was critical. While all of her tasks could be done from home, one all-important part of the day could not be, and that is connecting with other people. 

So now, Maddie heads into Workbar a couple of days a week, and gets everything she needs, plus everything she wants. 

Whether you’re building a company, scaling a team, or simply looking for a better way to work—there’s a space (and a vibe) for you at Workbar. 

Come find your fit! We saved you a seat.